At the San Fernando Valley Law Offices of The Leventhal Law Group, I provide personal attention in matters related to debt collectors and debt collection agencies who violate the FDCPA and the Rosenthal Act. I serve clients throughout Los Angeles and Ventura. Including, Woodland Hills, Encino, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Northridge, Santa Clarita, Glendale, Burbank, and Pasadena.

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Harassed by Debt Collectors? A Los Angeles Lawyer to Help

Consumers Who Have Suffered Harassment Can Receive Monetary Compensation

If a company or a debt collection agency is violating your rights when they are trying to collect a debt, you may be able to bring legal action through a lawsuit. The law allows for you to recover money when your rights are violated by their harassing phone calls and letters.

As an attorney focused on helping people, I founded the Leventhal Law Group in Los Angeles, CA. My experience as a bankruptcy lawyer, has given me insight to the methods debt collectors use. These methods can go beyond aggressive, and several laws (both federal statutes in the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and California state statutes in the Rosenthal Act) specify what debt collectors can and cannot do - and what specifies harassment.

What is Considered Harassment When Debt Collectors Attempt to Collect a Debt?

Debt collectors may try to establish contact with you in efforts to collect a debt that they think you you owe. But you have certain legal rights, and they must follow certain rules. It may be considered harassment when debt collectors:

Repeatedly call to annoy you
Call you too early or too late in the day (before 8 AM or after 9 PM in your time zone)
Mention threats of violence or harm
Use dirty, foul, profane, obscene, vulgar, or abusive language
Publish a list of names of people who refuse to pay their debts (but this type of list may be provided to credit reporting agencies)

Get Compensated for Harassing Behavior from a Debt Collector

The law does state the debt collectors may be made to pay you statutory damages of up to $1,000 for each violation against you, any actual damages you incurred, and your attorney's fees and costs. A written response to a debt collector is required to protect rights under the FDCPA and/or the Rosenthal Act. Also, having a detailed written record of the actions of debt collectors is very important in building your case of their harassment of you. You may find useful forms and examples on this site for your reference and use.

I Take Debt Collector Harassment Cases on Contingency. No Recovery, No Fee

From my Los Angeles area office, located in Woodland Hills, I handle debt collector harassment cases for practically all types of debt, such as mortgage payments, credit cards, medical bills, auto payments, and personal loans. When I represent consumers in cases against debt collectors, I take no up-front money from you, and you will owe me nothing unless I can recover compensation for you.

Free Lawyer Consultations at My Los Angeles Office or Over the Phone.

If you have been harassed by debt collectors, you can get justice and compensation. My Los Angeles Office is in Woodland Hills, located in the Warner Center Towers, just off the 101 Ventura Freeway. In addition to normal business hours, we can arrange evening and weekend appointments at your convenience. To schedule a free consultation. email me or call 818-347-5800.