Defense of Assigned Consumer Debts

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Debt collection occupies an increasing portion of civil trial calendars, and “debt buyers” who claim to be assignees of the original creditors file many of these cases. These plaintiffs commonly lack standing, and consumers frequently have meritorious defenses to the claims, but the consumer defense bar is small. Clients will benefit greatly from vigorous representation against debt buyers.

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By Clinton Rooney From 2010 March-April Clearinghouse Review