Pursuing an End to Creditor Harassment
If you are overwhelmed from harassing creditor calls, you are not alone. Countless people are hounded for late payments they are simply unable to cover. This situation can be alleviated through filing for consumer bankruptcy.
For more than 30 years, attorney P. Jeffrey Schlesinger has helped hundreds of clients obtain debt relief through Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. This is an opportunity to gain a fresh financial start and walk away from creditor harassment. Once you file for bankruptcy, creditors are legally responsible to immediately stop calling you. If fact, once you notify creditors that you have a lawyer, they are legally required to call your attorney — not you. For experienced counsel, contact northwest Indiana creditor harassment lawyer Schlesinger.
Filing Consumer Bankruptcy Provides a Fresh Start
Attorney Schlesinger understands that financial concerns are highly personal. When you feel like you are up against a wall struggling to make ends meet, you want real answers. Bankruptcy attorney Schlesinger offer a hands-on approach focused on addressing any of your concerns, while explaining the benefits of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy.
Once you file for consumer bankruptcy, the bankruptcy court will immediately implement an automatic stay putting an end to any debt collection efforts. Creditors are legally required to take the following measures:
- Stop making creditor calls to your home or work
- Stop garnishing your wages
- Stop lawsuits and pending court hearings
- Stop repossessions
- Temporarily halt foreclosure proceedings
If you are unable to make your late payments, take legal action, so you can put an end to creditor harassment. Attorney Schlesinger is available to address any of your debt relief concerns, while explaining how the creditor harassment laws can be used to your advantage. During an initial consultation, he will explain the bankruptcy process and will evaluate your financial situation to help you understand if Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy is the right solution for you.
Consumer Protection Provides a Safeguard Against Creditor Harassment
Even if you are significantly behind on your payments, creditors are legally required to treat you with respect. Creditors who choose to harass you or pressure you into making your late payments are simply breaking the law. Bankruptcy attorney Schlesinger will pursue every angle possible to protect your rights.
In 1991, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) was passed banning creditors from using automatic telephone dialing systems to call landlines or cell phones without your permission. Consumer protection attorney Schlesinger is committed to protecting your rights, while uncovering all possible sources of financial relief. If a creditor contacted you using an automatic dialer, attorney Schlesinger will aggressively file a claim through the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
Contact Our Firm's Merrillville Chapter 7 and 13 Bankruptcy Lawyer
To learn more about stopping creditor harassment through filing bankruptcy, contact attorney Schlesinger, today to schedule a free initial consultation.
