4/15/20 – Repost from Consumer Ed on Debt Collector Harassment
Repost from the Georgia Office of the Attorney General on Debt Collector Harassment This article has some great tips if you or someone you know is being harassed by a debt collector. Even though you may owe a debt, you still have rights and there are laws that those...
4/1/20 – Why You May Need a Consumer Protection Attorney
This article was originally published in the April 2020 issue of Georgia Mountain Laurel magazine. To view the full publication, click here. Why You May Need a Consumer Protection Attorney By: James W. Hurt, Jr. Financial injuries are much like physical injuries in...
3/10/20 – Credit Card Debt and the Statute of Limitations
Credit Card Debt and the Statute of Limitations In Georgia, the statute of limitations on credit card debt is generally six years. After six years of non-payment on the credit card debt, it becomes “time-barred,” meaning a collector or creditor cannot sue you to...
3/1/20 – What is the NCSLT and Why You Need a Consumer Lawyer
What is the NCSLT and Why You Need a Consumer Lawyer Most college students look to federal loans to fund their education, however, this often isn’t enough. As a result, people turn to privately-funded loans to cover their education expenses. These loans typically...