Creditor Harassment

Creditor harassment has become a serious problem in the current economy. Debt collectors sometimes engage is practices that are abusive and improper. If you have been subjected to harassment by your creditors or a collection agency, it is important to know that you have rights. Under the Fair Debt Collections Practices (FDCPA) and the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA), debt collectors and creditors are prohibited from engaging in behaviors that are threatening or menacing when dealing with consumers. For example, under the FDCPA, it is illegal for debt collectors to call people at their places of employment, make repeated phone calls daily, call people's relatives or friends, use verbal threats when talking to consumers, and threaten consumers with fraudulent legal action.

Hiring a Creditor Harassment Lawyer

If you have been harassed by your creditors or by collection agencies, discuss your individual situation with an aggressive consumer law attorney such as Christopher Forrest. Over the past several years, Attorney Christopher Forrest has represented many victims of creditor harassment.

When it comes to creditor harassment, The Forrest Law Firm has zero tolerance. As a consumer, you have rights and should never have to tolerate harassment from your creditors or debt collectors. Many individuals and families are currently experiencing financial problems. Creditor harassment adds to the strain and can make your situation intolerable. However, it is possible that a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy can give you the relief you need. Additionally, if you have been the victim of unfair and illegal debt collection practices by creditors, an experienced consumer lawyer can help you take action and stop abusive collection practices. You may even be able to sue the debt collection company for damages.

A bankruptcy will put an automatic stay on creditors and prevent them from taking further action to collect debts. If creditors continue to attempt to collect money from you after being informed of your bankruptcy filing, they may be held liable for damages.

Sarasota Creditor Harassment Attorney

If you are being harassed by your creditors in the state of Florida, contact The Forrest Law Firm today!

Florida creditor harassment attorney Christopher Forrest represents clients in Sarasota County, Manatee County, Pinellas County, Hillsborough County, Venice, North Port, Sarasota, Bradenton, Tampa and St. Petersburg, and surrounding areas.