The Offer-in-Compromise Process

Posted by Roderick WoodsJul 01, 20190 Comments

Do you owe past-due taxes to the IRS? An IRS offer in compromise (OIC) can be a good tax relief option. This program can allow you to settle your tax liability for less than the original amount you owe, sometimes known as settling for pennies on the dollar. Negotiating an IRS offer in compromis...

How to Avoid Short Sale Scams

Posted by Roderick WoodsJun 01, 20190 Comments

If you are considering a short sale as a way to avoid foreclosure or bankruptcy, you may be wondering how to find an experienced foreclosure defense attorney. Short sales can be extremely beneficial for homeowners who would rather relinquish possession of their home than file bankruptcy or lose t...

FDCPA Violations Are More Common Than You Would Think

Posted by Roderick WoodsMay 15, 20190 Comments

When confronted with a constant barrage of telephone calls and letters from debt collectors, sometimes it is difficult to determine whether and in what fashion a debt collector's conduct violates the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). After all, there are literally dozens of scenarios ...

Debt Collectors Must Sue You Where You Reside

Posted by Roderick WoodsMay 01, 20190 Comments

Many debt collection activities culminate in the court system. In instances of consumer debt, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) limits where a consumer can be sued. Under 15 U. S. C. § 1692 i, a debt collector can only sue a consumer either: (a) in the judicial district where the c...

Make Harassing Telephone Calls Stop!

Posted by Roderick WoodsApr 15, 20190 Comments

Receiving incessant telephone calls from debt collectors can wreak havoc with your life. It can be frustrating, embarassing, and upsetting. The Woods Law Firm, LLC can make the calls stop immediately and potentially recover monetary damages for a debt collector's harassment of you. Our Hartford...

Debt Collectors Cannot Call You At Inconvenient Times

Posted by Roderick WoodsApr 01, 20190 Comments

Congress enacted the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) in the 1970's to regulate collection activity and curtail collection abuse. One common area that collection abuse occurs is via harassing telephone calls from debt collectors. Many of The Woods Law Firm's 2014 FDCPA cases centered ar...

Defenses to Debt Buyer Lawsuits

Posted by Roderick WoodsFeb 15, 20190 Comments

If you are being sued by a debt buyer such as Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC or Midland Funding, LLC, our firm has the ability to fight for your rights throughout the duration of your case. We stand with you and do not back down. Several debt defenses may be available to you depending on your...

Connecticut Tax Relief

Posted by Roderick WoodsJan 15, 20190 Comments

Sometimes, for any number of reasons, a taxpayer will end up owing significant tax liabilities. The Woods Law Firm, LLC can help you obtain tax relief in Connecticut. We assist delinquent taxpayers throughout the state in addressing serious tax debt, helping them to land on solid financial footin...

Get Out of Debt Now!

Posted by Roderick WoodsDec 15, 20180 Comments

If you have been struggling to keep up with your payments on loans, credit cards, housing payments, automobile payments, and cannot seem to get any relief or help from your creditors, you may need to consider filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Filing for bankruptcy could be the chance you need to ...

Re-Establishing Credit After Bankruptcy Is Pivotal

Posted by Roderick WoodsDec 01, 20180 Comments

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy offers a fresh start, a way to begin your financial life anew. To help consumers navigate a minefield of debt, The Woods Law Firm, LLC offers low-cost flat fee Chapter 7 bankruptcy representation. Although someone just wrapping up a bankruptcy may be averse to seeking new c...

Taking on Debt Buyers

Posted by Roderick WoodsNov 15, 20180 Comments

Interesting article from The Washington Post regarding how debt buyers navigate through the court system. http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/taking-on-the-countrys-biggest-debt-buyer/2014/05/09/fbd65a24-a94d-11e3-b61e-8051b8b52d06_story.html If you are sued by a debt buyer in Co...

Filing For Bankruptcy FAQ

Posted by Roderick WoodsNov 01, 20180 Comments

Can I keep my property if I file for bankruptcy? Filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy enables you to keep all of your property. What happens is, a plan for the repayment of your debts is devised which fits within your budget. Over the course of 3 years, payments are made by you to the trustee assi...

Harassed by a Debt Collector?

Posted by Roderick WoodsOct 15, 20180 Comments

Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), consumers are entitled to protections against harassment and other forms of unfair treatment from creditors. Individuals who owe debts to entities, such as credit card companies or debt buyers, can look to our legal team for the guidance they ...

Am I Eligible for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Posted by Roderick WoodsOct 01, 20180 Comments

If you have been struggling to keep up with your payments on loans, credit cards, housing payments, automobile payments, and cannot seem to get any relief or help from your creditors, you may need to consider filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Attorney Roderick Woods can help! Filing for bankruptc...

Using Bankruptcy To Save Your Home in Connecticut

Posted by Roderick WoodsSep 15, 20180 Comments

Are you a Connecticut homeowner who has fallen behind on mortgage payments? Have you been served with a foreclosure lawsuit? You are probably losing sleep each night and your mind is probably racing during the day, envisioning all sorts of nightmarish scenarios under which you will lose your home...

A Loan Modification Can Stop Foreclosure

Posted by Roderick WoodsSep 01, 20180 Comments

The terms of your mortgage are not written in stone. You and your creditor can agree to alter them. While this is entirely at the discretion of your lender, internal loan modification has proven a viable solution for many homeowners facing foreclosure. Our firm can help you with the negotiation p...

How Late is Too Late to File An FDCPA Case?

Posted by Roderick WoodsAug 15, 20180 Comments

If you are being harassed by a debt collector in Connecticut, don't wait to assert your rights. Under 15 U.S.C. § 1692, a party aggrieved by a debt collector's violations of the FDCPA has one year from the date of the violation to commence an action in a court of competent jurisdiction. Viola...

Telephone Calls At Work Can Violate The FDCPA

Posted by Roderick WoodsAug 01, 20180 Comments

If a debt collector telephones a debtor at his or her place of employment, this act may violate the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). Such a violation is signficant. Some debtors may not be able to receive telephone calls at work. If they do, their jobs may be in jeopardy. Instructiv...

Fighting Default Judgments in Connecticut

Posted by Roderick WoodsJul 15, 20180 Comments

Many times a client will not learn of a default Judgment until after wages have been garnished or a bank account emptied. There actually may be a variety of reasons why a default Judgment has entered in a case. Defaults, and, ultimately default judgments, can be entered for failing to file an a...

Defenses to Lawsuits Brought by Original Creditors

Posted by Roderick WoodsJul 01, 20180 Comments

If you are being sued by a credit card company such as Citibank, Bank of America, or American Express, we can help you. Our firm has the ability to fight for your rights throughout the duration of your case. We stand with you and do not back down. Several debt defenses may be available to you dep...

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