Washington DC Area Tops List for CFPB Complaints Nationwide
As of March 1, 2016, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) handled approximately 834,400 complaints, including approximately 22,800 complaints. The Washington, DC area has three of the top seven jurisdictions for CFPB complaints per capita. By a wide margin, Washington, D.C. leads the nation in CFPB complaints per capita with 713 complaints per 100,000 residents. […]
Raise the Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour
On April 4, 2016, D.C. Superior Court Judge Maurice Ross cleared the way for a $15-an-hour minimum wage ballot initiative in the District of Columbia this November. The bill is getting support from Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser, who formerly opposed the measure. Will D.C. vote to raise the minimum wage this November? Previous initiatives in […]
Why is My Mortgage Company Suing Me in Washington, DC?
With just 97 completed foreclosures, the District of Columbia had the nation’s lowest annual number of completed foreclosures in January 2016. But Washington, D.C. also had the fourth highest foreclosure inventory rate in January 2016 at 2.3 percent. So why is my mortgage company suing me in Washington, D.C.? The answer is: because now they have […]
Fannie Mae: DC is Now a Judicial Foreclosure Jurisdiction
On March 16, 2016, Fannie Mae updated its Foreclosure Time Frames and Compensatory Fee schedules to recognize that DC is now a judicial foreclosure jurisdiction. The table specifies Fannie Mae’s maximum number of allowable days between the due date of the last paid installment (or “LPI”) and the foreclosure sale date. Fannie Mae had originally […]
Structural Changes in the Washington Region Economy
The Roadmap for the Washington Region’s Future Economy is a fascinating new report by Stephen Fuller, head of the Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason University. Below are some takeaways from the report, which highlights several structural changes in the Washington region economy. One of the key points of the report is that the […]
Saturday Office Hours for Bankruptcy Clients
Lee Legal offers Saturday office hours for bankruptcy client consultations. We know you’re busy. It can be tough to take time off work. If you prefer weekend appointments, we can accommodate you. Flexible office hours for busy clients Our Saturday office hours are between 9AM and 3PM in the Washington, D.C. office, located a block […]
Debt Settlement Attorney in Washington D.C. and Virginia
You may not want to file personal bankruptcy on a debt. You may owe just a single debt, or maybe just a few. In some cases, it makes more sense to consider debt settlement over bankruptcy. Consider hiring an experienced debt settlement attorney in Washington D.C. and Virginia to engage in debt settlement on your behalf. A creditor […]
Mistakes People Make Before Calling a Bankruptcy Lawyer
Many people find it difficult to take the first step when facing debts they can’t pay. There is nothing wrong with being confused or uncertain. Dealing with collections calls and bills you cannot pay is a hassle. However, you can act to protect yourself so you don’t accidentally end up making your financial situation worse. […]
Stop Foreclosure in Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland
Lee Legal assists real estate agents representing sellers who are facing foreclosure. We stop foreclosure in Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland. We work with realtors to ensure a smooth sale outside of the foreclosure process. When a Seller is Facing Foreclosure Often realtors are approached by sellers who have lots of equity in their homes, […]