If you are being sued, then it is important to contact an attorney immediately. Your response, "Sounds great, but if I'm being sued, then I can't afford to hire an attorney as well." Let me tell you how an attorney can help.
1. Even if you have a defense, if you do not file a timely and appropriate response to the Court, then a default can be entered. A default can lead to collection of the Judgment amount without your input.
2. You may also have claims against the Plaintiff that must be addressed or included.
3. Your defense may have to be filed in your first response to the Complaint or it can be forever barred from being addressed.
4. People or businesses can sue others for anything, regardless of whether they have the legal right to sue. You owe it to yourself to consult with an attorney and to see if the case is legitimate or pursue dismissal.
5. The Plaintiff may not have the proper proof or documentation of the damages. For example, debts are sold, resold, and resold again. During these transfers, the documentation of the debt or origination contract could be lost leaving the collection company without the factual proof to sell. However, if you acknowledge the debt without this information, then you confirming the debt for them.
6. If the case is legitimate, then an attorney may be able to negotiate a lesser amount and/or request an installment payment plan.
7. A default can appear on your credit report or be reported to your employer for garnishment.
Contact Torni Gaudenzi Law, PLLC at 248.702.5303 or online for a free consultation.
2. You may also have claims against the Plaintiff that must be addressed or included.
3. Your defense may have to be filed in your first response to the Complaint or it can be forever barred from being addressed.
4. People or businesses can sue others for anything, regardless of whether they have the legal right to sue. You owe it to yourself to consult with an attorney and to see if the case is legitimate or pursue dismissal.
5. The Plaintiff may not have the proper proof or documentation of the damages. For example, debts are sold, resold, and resold again. During these transfers, the documentation of the debt or origination contract could be lost leaving the collection company without the factual proof to sell. However, if you acknowledge the debt without this information, then you confirming the debt for them.
6. If the case is legitimate, then an attorney may be able to negotiate a lesser amount and/or request an installment payment plan.
7. A default can appear on your credit report or be reported to your employer for garnishment.
Contact Torni Gaudenzi Law, PLLC at 248.702.5303 or online for a free consultation.
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