Archive for the ‘Gersh Blog’ Category

September 25, 2008 An Example of New York Debt Settlement Company charging absurd fees

By: Daniel Gershburg, Esq.
This past weekend I was interviewed by News 12 New York about a Brooklyn debt settlement company who was charging some strange fees to its clients.  What were the fees?  Well lets say someone comes in with about $30,000 in credit card debt.  And lets say this person makes $40,000 a year. [...]

September 9, 2008 New York City Debt Collectors Leaving Phone Messages May Be Liable!

By: Daniel Gershburg, Esq.
A short message.  Pardon the pun.  If you find that a debt collector has called you, at your home in, lets say Brooklyn, and left a message, that debt collector may have violated the FDCPA (Federal Debt Collection Practices Act) and they may be liable in court.  According to the FDCPA, a [...]

September 4, 2008 An attorney’s two cents on New York City Debt Settlement

By: Daniel Gershburg
My oh my how far these collection agencies have gone. I am now hearing stories about collection agencies threatening to put liens on homes and put them up for Foreclosure if credit cards debts aren’t paid back. A little tip. When you hear that, or any threat for that matter, [...]