If you were sued by Pressler & Pressler, you may have the right to bring a claim against them under federal consumer protection laws.
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act prohibit debt collectors from using false, deceptive, misleading, unfair, or abusive tactics when attempting to collect a debt.
On April 25, 2016, the law firm Pressler & Pressler, LLP and debt buyer New Century Financial Services, Inc. were fined by the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau, a federal agency, for sending out deceptive, intimidating, and illegal collections lawsuits to collect money from people in New Jersey. After being sued by the CFPB the firm agreed to pay a $1,000,000 penalty.
If you have been sued by Pressler & Pressler, contact Denbeaux & Denbeaux for a free consultation to discuss your situation. We can review your case and determine whether your rights may have been violated and what options may be available to you. You may be able to collect up to $1,000 at no cost to you if a debt collector violated the FDCPA while trying to collect a debt from you.
Do I Have A Claim To Sue Pressler & Pressler?
You might have a claim. In order for us to review your case, we will need your address, the docket number of the complaint filed by Pressler and as much of the communication you sent to and received from Pressler as you saved.
Is This A Class Action Suit?
No. We are not engaged in a class action, and we are certainly not defending a class against Pressler. We are pursuing individual claims arising out of bad faith collection practices by Pressler and/or its client(s).
Are All Lawsuits By Pressler Fraudulent?
No, not all Pressler lawsuits are fraudulent. That said, in 2014, Pressler obtained over 50,000 judgments in New Jersey Courts. It is clear from recent findings by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that Pressler is less than careful in collecting money. Please get us all the communications you still have from Pressler, as well as the docket number of the suit Pressler filed against you.
What If The Debt Is More Than Six Years Old?
Please reach out to my firm right away. The statute of limitations on most debts is only six years. If they collected on a debt more than 20 years old, their attempts to collect it may violate federal law.
What If There Is An Existing Judgement?
Existing judgments might be actionable. In order to determine whether the existing judgment in your credit report is inaccurate, we need to see that you did satisfy the judgment and that it still appears on your credit report. You should contact us so we can guide you on how best to do this.
Please let us know if you receive any other communications from Pressler or any other collection outfit, and we will review your potential case at that time
In the future, no matter what happens with this potential claim, please keep a careful track of all documents you receive from any debt collector.
What If Pressler Is Harassing Me By Phone Or In Letters Related To Debt Collection?
Harassment by any means violates federal law. If Pressler harassed you, or is still harassing you, then you likely have a claim for anything that happened within the last 12 months. What records of these communications have you kept? It is strongly advised that you retain all records from all collection companies. Please give my office a call and get us your communications to and from Pressler.
Is Pressler Actively Garnishing Wages Or Paid A Judgment On A Debt That Was Old Or Not Allowed?
We are interested in speaking with you about your possible claim. Please be able to get us certain information when we speak, including: your contact information, the docket numbers of all suits that Pressler has filed against you, and any documentation to or from Pressler that you have kept.
