Question: When I was involved in a car accident, I hired an attorney. I have had a disagreement with my attorney. Now I want to find a new attorney. Can I? The simple answer is: yes. You can fire your…
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California Debt Blog: FAQ: What can a debt collector not do?
More from last week on what a debt collector cannot do. This is based on the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and the California Rosenthal Act (also called the Rosenthal FDCPA). You may have seen these tactics from…
Stop taking advice from non-attorneys
Please, stop taking advice from non-attorneys. They may be nice people. Some of them may be friends. Very few of them know what they are talking about. I went online today to see what was new in the world of…
5 Mistakes to Avoid in Your Personal Injury Case
Everyone makes mistakes. We are human, after all. But when you are involved in a car accident, what I prefer to call a car crash, there are some mistakes that you can easily avoid. Here are 5 mistakes to avoid…
California Debt Blog: FAQ: What is a validation letter and why should I send it?
Q: What is a validation letter and why should I send it? A: A validation letter is simply a letter to the debt collector telling them that you dispute the debt. It can be sent by either the consumer or…
California Debt Blog: Keep track of your settlements
I have had two cases recently that have shown me a disturbing trend: debt collectors settling issues and then turning around and demanding more money! In one case, Erica Brachfeld, who also goes by Brachfeld Law Group, settled a case…
FAQ: Why is my case not worth the same as my friend’s case?
I have talked about case values before. Typically, the question is why is my friend’s case worth more than mine? Why is Billy getting more money than I am?Or, my friend had the same exact injury as me, so why…
California Debt Blog: Talking to an attorney
I have written on the California Personal Injury and Insurance Blog about talking to an attorney after a car accident. But, it is also important to talk to an attorney if you are in debt or receiving calls or letters…
Prior Results Mean NOTHING!
In my report on hiring an attorney, my first point is very important, especially these days. Prior results mean nothing. As I say in my report ” A lot of attorneys like to tell you about their other cases. However,…
What makes a trial lawyer?
This is always a fascinating argument. Here is the debate out of Memphis, TN from my friend James Ferrell. This is simple from my perspective. First, if you want to call yourself a trial attorney, you need to try cases….