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Call from a Debt Collector? Know Your Rights.
If you’re getting calls from debt collectors, you might have several issues going on in your life. You probably don’t have a lot of time to talk to a stranger trying to get you to pay them money. Or you might have all the time in the world but no money to give. If you…
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Don’t Get Mad — Get Paid
Most of the civil litigation clients who come to see me want some person or company to pay them. You may be angry that the defendant has broken a contract or otherwise failed to deliver on some promise or warranty. You may even want the defendant to perform some specific action, and injunctive relief is sometimes…
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Don’t Face Your Debt Alone
Don’t face your debt alone. Hire a lawyer to stand up for you to your creditors. You want a lawyer who understands you and your goals. But also you want a lawyer who understands your creditors and the entire debt collection process. An advocate who will fight for you. Don’t face your debt alone. At…
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The Adversary Proceeding: Litigation in Bankruptcy Court
An adversary proceeding is a lawsuit filed within a bankruptcy case. Creditors, bankruptcy trustees, and other interested parties can file adversary proceedings in a bankruptcy, as can the bankruptcy filer. Bankruptcy offers both debtors and creditors finality in the adjudication of debts. An adversary proceeding is litigation in bankruptcy court to resolve the obligations of…
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Legislation Would Protect Corps at the Expense of Consumers
Big, bad changes may be coming to the U.S. civil litigation court system. Four Republican-sponsored “tort reform” bills are currently making their way through Congress. Each of these pieces of pending legislation would protect corporations at the expense of consumers. And perhaps to no surprise, the bills are backed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and dozens…
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What To Do When You Get Sued
You cannot prevent a plaintiff from suing you. The case may have no merit, and the plaintiff may even be guilty of abuse of process. But you cannot avoid litigation if the plaintiff names you as a defendant. Here’s what to do when you get sued. Don’t Freak Out Maybe you were expecting a lawsuit.…
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Top 5 Worst Debt Collection Defenses
Good debt collection defenses flow from the specific circumstances of the debt. Bad debt collection defenses merely delay the lawsuit without changing its outcome. And the worst debt collection defenses are irrelevant, waste the court’s time, and possibly add costs and fees to your balance. Here are the Top 5 Worst Debt Collection Defenses. I Can’t Afford to…
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D.C. Small Claims Increase is a Big Win for Creditors
Effective immediately, the jurisdictional limit of D.C.’s Small Claims Court has increased from $5,000 to $10,000. By contrast, Virginia’s small claims (General District Court) limit is $25,000, and Maryland’s small claims (District Court) limit is $30,000. The D.C. small claims increase took effect pursuant to the District of Columbia Judicial Financial Transparency Act of 2016. Make no…
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Hire Lee Legal to Defend Your Virginia Warrant in Debt
Going into court alone (or “pro se”) to defend a Virginia warrant in debt lawsuit can not only be intimidating. It can also cost you a lot of money. Here are five good reasons why you should hire Lee Legal to defend your Virginia warrant in debt lawsuit. 1. Send a Signal of Strength Retaining Lee Legal…
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The Debt Buying Industry
Delinquent debt has given rise to an entire debt buying industry. When a debt becomes seriously delinquent, the bank holding the debt will write it off then sell it to a debt buyer, like Midland Funding, for a tiny fraction of the amount of the debt. In turn, that debt buyer might sell it to yet…
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A debt lawsuit or warrant in debt isn’t just stressful — it’s a countdown. If you don’t respond in time, the creditor wins automatically, regardless of whether the debt is valid, accurate, or even legally theirs to collect.
Creditors count on you doing nothing. When you call Lee Legal, the game changes.
Attorney Brian Lee brings over 20 years of aggressive debt defense experience to every case. We’ll dig into the details — examining whether the debt is legitimate, whether the amount is correct, and whether the creditor has the legal right to sue you at all. Then we fight for the best possible outcome: a dismissal, a negotiated settlement, a payment plan you can actually afford, or a full defense at trial.
We’ll keep you informed and in control at every stage — no confusing legal jargon, no surprises, and no judgment. Being sued for debt happens to good people. What matters is what you do next.
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