By: Robert J. Nahoum Client Discovered Judgment At The Law Offices of Robert J. Nahoum, our clients cover every demographic of society rich, working class, middle class, blue collar and white collar. It is often assumed that those with debt collection problems are always people struggling with money. However, this is not always the case as we were recently reminded. […]
The Law Offices of Robert J. Nahoum Settles Client’s Judgment With Discover Bank
What to Do If You Have Been Sued by a Debt Collector in a New York Debt Collection Lawsuit
By: Robert J. Nahoum Being sued by a debt collector can be a stressful and overwhelming experience. If you are facing this situation, it is important to know your rights and what steps you need to take to protect yourself. What to do when you are served with a summons and complaint The first thing you should do if you […]
New York State’s New 3-year Statute of Limitations on Consumer Debt
By: Robert J. Nahoum In New York State, there has been a recent change to the statute of limitations for consumer debt collection lawsuits. This change will have a significant impact on both consumers and debt collectors in the state. Prior to the change, the statute of limitations for consumer debt collection lawsuits in New York was up to six […]
Developments in Medical Debt Collection to Help Consumers
By: Robert J. Nahoum Medical debt collection has become a hot topic in recent years, as healthcare costs continue to rise, and more people struggle to pay their medical bills. According to a study by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”), around 43 million Americans have medical debt on their credit reports, with the average amount owed being around $579. […]
Default in Consumer Debt is on the Rise in 2023
By: Robert J. Nahoum Consumer credit defaults have been on the rise in recent years, and this trend is causing concern among economists and policymakers. When individuals are unable to pay their debts, it not only affects their financial well-being but also has a ripple effect on the larger economy. One of the primary reasons for the rise in consumer […]
Consumer Credit Card Debt is on the Increase in 2023
By: Robert J. Nahoum Consumer credit card debt has been increasing at an alarming rate in recent years. According to the Federal Reserve, consumer credit card debt in the United States has increased by more than $70 billion since 2015, with the total amount of outstanding credit card debt now standing at over $1 trillion. I’ve seen this movie before […]
Sued By Tromberg, Morris and Poulin, PLLC in New York or New Jersey?
By: Robert J. Nahoum THE PROBLEM: Three scenarios might have led you this article: You have just been notified by your bank that your account has been frozen because there is a debt collection judgment against you. You call the bank to find out what’s going on and are told to speak some law-firm called Tromberg, Morris and Poulin, PLLC. […]
Sued By Collins Financial Services, Inc. In New York or New Jersey?
By: Robert J. Nahoum THE PROBLEM: Three scenarios might have led you this article: You have just been notified by your bank that your account has been frozen because there is a debt collection judgment against you by some company called Collins Financial Services, Inc.. You’ve received a notice from your County Sheriff or a New York City Marshall that […]
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NCLC Resource – Protecting Against Creditor Seizure of Stimulus Checks
The consumer heroes at the National Consumer Law Center have issued the following resource to help consumer protect their corona stimulus checks from levy and seizure by heartless and unscrupulous debt collectors: “The CARES Act authorizes payments up to $1200 to individuals and $2400 for couples, with an additional $500 for children under 17 years old. The payments phase out […]
Sued By Mandarich Law Group in New York or New Jersey?
By: Robert J. Nahoum THE PROBLEM: Three scenarios might have led you this article: You have just been notified by your bank that your account has been frozen because there is a debt collection judgment against you. You call the bank to find out what’s going on and are told to speak some law-firm called Mandarich Law Group. You’ve received […]