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"Defense" may be the wrong word when discussing how our firm can help you when your home is in danger.  The Goodwin Law Firm takes proactive steps, using, for example, the Real Estate Settlement Practices Act, to take the fight to the mortgage servicers and holders to gain leverage in assisting you to save your home!  Many "defense" actions have been converted to actions against these entities in an attempt to recover damages FOR YOU!  In addition to these, and other Federal protections for consumers, we use State laws and procedures to protect our clients.  In a number of cases, the foreclosing entities ignore state and federal requirements, as well as your consumer rights, when pursuing legal action to remove you from your home, so talk to an experienced attorney with nearly two decades of experience keeping consumers in their homes.  While many practitioners immediately suggest the filing of bankruptcy to solve these issues - while we do have experience in this area, we believe this is not always the best choice - especially when so many other options exist.  No matter how dire you believe your situation, call us now to discuss your situation and how we can help you save your home!  

A majority of consumers facing the fear and anxiety of foreclosure have verbally expressed how much better they feel just after an initial consultation with us, no matter how they decide to proceed.  You have nothing to lose - call now for your free foreclosure defense consultation.    

Whether it is a seemingly forgotten credit card debt purchased for pennies on the dollar by some unknown debt buyer, an old automobile loan, or life-altering medical debt, consumers do have rights in these matters.  All too often, consumers receive notice of law suits, or even simply billing statements, and resign themselves to "well, I did have that debt" and either ignore it or fall victim to shady collection activities.  Default judgments run rampant and can lead to even more difficult problems - including wage garnishments and liens and property.  Consumers have many more protections in these matters than they usually believe - call now for a free consultation before it is too late!  For example, once a collector has a default judgment, they no longer have to prove you owe the money.  (Even if you already face default judgments, in many instances there are ways to get around these, so call now to discuss your options!) 

Like foreclosure defense, in debt collection actions we can often turn the table on unscrupulous collectors who violate the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and initiate action against the collector to make them owe YOU money!  If you are being harassed or are receiving deceptive communications call us now to discuss your options. Harassment includes threatening violence, using obscene or profane language, using misrepresentations, or calling repeatedly to harass or abuse you. 

Whatever your situation with a rogue debt collector, call us now for a free consultation!! 

Have you been denied credit due to incorrect information appearing on your credit reports?  Have you been denied a job or housing because of  a background check containing erroneous facts about you?  These all too common problems can be rectified through proper use of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.  Your credit score can make it hard to rent property, obtain an auto loan or secure a job..  Misinformation appearing on a background check - including incorrect criminal categorizations - can be even more harmful.  

Even and especially if you have already disputed matters, call us now to discuss your options.  The FCRA can be highly complicated and consumers can miss out on opportunities without experienced assistance so call now for your free consultation.  

BEWARE - EVEN WITH ALL OF THE PROTECTIONS AFFORDED TO CONSUMERS, THERE ARE AN EQUAL NUMBER OF SCAM ARTISTS ALWAYS WILLING TO PREY ON THE MOST VULNERABLE - SO AVOID SCAMS AND CALL NOW TO SPEAK WITH A LICENSED ATTORNEY THAT CAN GET YOU STARTED IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION.  WE OFFER AFFORDABLE FEES, INCLUDING PAYMENT PLANS, WITH IN SOME CASES, NO UPFRONT COSTS AT ALL.  CALL NOW. 

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In all areas, Consumers Have Rights!  Unfortunately, these rights are often unknown, not only the general consumer, but many attorneys!  For example, many attorneys are quick to recommend bankruptcy to solve issues that can be solved, often easier, less expensively, and with less effort.  While we have bankruptcy experience, we can knowledgeably discuss ALL of your options.  With that said, the Goodwin Law Firm realizes you may have issues that we specifically cannot assist you with - BUT, we are willing to hear you out and point you in the right direction to someone who can.  Attorney Brian R. Goodwin is a member of the National Association of Consumer Advocates, a nationwide consumer advocacy organization dedicated to assisting consumers and therefore has an enormous resource to help you find the right solution.  Furthermore, we have a vast network of attorneys throughout New York and Massachusetts where, whatever your issue, we can likely get you in touch with someone who can help. 

WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO LOSE?  CALL NOW FOR A 

FREE CONSULTATION 

WITH A LICENSED, EXPERIENCED, ATTORNEY!

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