Warning to California Consumers
Beware of companies that offer debt consolidation and negotiation services to reduce your credit card or other debt. Many of the companies that provide these services are unlicensed and unregulated. Many are not even located in California. You may end up paying thousands of dollars in monthly payments or auto debits from your bank account which are nothing more than disguised up-front fees to a company you have no relationship with and that has no responsibility to protect your interests.
At Weintraub & Selth, APC, we are a law firm that provides both debt negotiation and bankruptcy services. As lawyers, we have a duty of loyalty to put your interests before all other interests, including our own. In other words, we have to do what is best for you as our client.
Here are some reasons why you should hire a lawyer to perform debt negotiation services:
- Lawyers are licensed by the California state bar.
- Lawyers have a high level of responsibility (known as a fiduciary duty) for handling client funds. If a lawyer misuses your money, he or she faces disbarment.
- A lawyer has a professional reputation to protect in the community.
- A lawyer can advise you in legal ways to protect your assets.
- Anything you say to your lawyer is confidential and cannot be used against you.
- A lawyer can threaten bankruptcy if the creditor is unwilling to negotiate.
Our attorney fees for debt negotiation are comparable with those charged by unlicensed professionals. We represent individuals and businesses across the United States and in Los Angeles, Santa Monica, the San Fernando Valley, South Bay and surrounding communities in southern California.
For more information: To discuss debt negotiation with one of our Los Angeles attorneys, call (310) 584-7702 ((866) 572-2423 toll free) or complete the contact form on this Web site. Se habla español.
