Grand Rapids Bankruptcy Attorneys | Debt Collection

GRAND RAPIDS BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY - DEBT COLLECTION

When you are facing financial problems and have questions about your debt collection and bankruptcy optionsin the Grand Rapids area, it is important to have the representation of a good bankruptcy. Krupp Law Offices P.C. has been providing quality bankruptcy representation for over 85 years. If you are facing financial problems, call the bankruptcy attorneys at Krupp Law Offices P.C. for a free phone consultation. During your phone consultation, our attorneys will provide you with immediate answers to your questions and schedule an appointment with one of our bankruptcy attorneys.

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BANKRUPTCY - DEBT COLLECTION

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act as well as other federal and state laws regulates the conduct of debt collectors. The debt collection practices act states a long list of unlawful practices. Violation of these practices can result in private lawsuits. In addition, if a party has already filed for bankruptcy actions that violate Fair Debt Collection Practices Act will also violate the automatic stay of bankruptcy court.

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act limits a debt collector’s acquisition of local information about the debtor. This information includes the address, telephone number, and place of employment of the debtor.

A debt collector cannot state that the debtor owes any debt to anyone other than the debtor. In addition, the debt collector is restricted in number of other ways in obtaining information about the debtor. Restrictions on local information are intended to protect the reputation and privacy the debtor.

Other portions of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act limit communication with the debtor and others. For example, a debt collector cannot contact the debtor at any unusual time or place (prior to 8 a.m. or later than 9 p.m.). A debt collector cannot contact the debtor at his placed employment if the debt collector knows or has reasons to know that the employer prohibits such contact. A debt collector may not discuss the debt with a third party except for local information (address and telephone number).

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act also provides that a debtor may notify the debt collector in writing it refuses to pay the debt and he wishes the debt collector to cease further contact. If this is done, the debt collector must cease contact except to advise the debtor of specific collection remedies. This section of the act is to stop contact that is solely meant to harass the debtor.

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act also limits the extent of harassment or abuse they can be used to collect a debt. The act specifically prohibits the use of the threat of violence as well as obscene and profane language. This section the act also specifically prohibits the publication of deadbeat lists.

Additional prohibitions on debt collection practices are as follows:

  • False representations that the debt collection agency is affiliated with the government.
  • False representations as to the amount of the debt or type of debt.
  • The false claims that a debt collector is an attorney.
  • That the nonpayment of debt will result in jail.

If a debt collector uses any of the above tactics you should specifically tell them that they are violating the Debt Collection Practices Act and the will take legal action against them. If you're faced with a debt collection problem you should contact attorney for a free consultation to discuss your rights and your options under the debt collection practices act and the bankruptcy code.

GRAND RAPIDS BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY

If you are facing financial problems, a good bankruptcy attorney is not optional, it is a requirement! Our bankruptcy attorneys can answer your questions about debt collection and bankruptcy options with straight talk. Having the right bankruptcy attorney on your side can relieve your stress during difficult financial times. Our bankruptcy attorneys have over 85 years of bankruptcy experience. We can provide you with excellent representation.

Krupp Law Offices P.C. is located in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan and has the right bankruptcy attorney for you. We represent clients in all bankruptcy matters throughout West Michigan, including the cities of Grand Rapids, Holland, and Grand Haven, and the counties of Kent, Ottawa, Allegan, Barry, Newaygo, Montcalm, Muskegon, and Ionia.

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Christian Krupp

CEO & Founder

Christian G Krupp II was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan.Chris attended Michigan State University and graduated in 1988.He attended Thomas M. Cooley Law School where he was a member of law review and one of the few students that had his law review article published.Christian Krupp graduated from law school with honors in the top ten percent of his class.His legal career started and Dykema Gossett, Michigan’s largest law firm.While at Dykema, he was involved in a diverse practice groups including the corporate, finance, and legislative areas.

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George Krupp

Creative Director

George Krupp was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan.He was admitted to practice law in 1961 and started practice in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1962 in the Kent County Prosecutor’s Office.After years of success in the Kent County Prosecutor’s Office in Grand Rapids, Michigan, George Krupp left for private practice where he has worked for over fifty years.Over his fifty years of experience he has represented thousands of clients in civil and criminal cases.His primary concentration has been in domestic (family law / divorce cases) and criminal cases.

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