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Schlanger & Schlanger focuses on consumer law -- including debt collection abuse, negotiating with collectors, and lending fraud -- as a core practice area.
Debt Collection Abuse
Are you being harassed by a debt collector or debt collection agency?
Know the law.
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Defending Collection Suits
If you are sued by a debt collector, you will automatically
lose unless you respond.
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Lending Fraud
Are you the victim of lending fraud or predatory lending practices?
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Negotiating with Creditors
You are free to negotiate with a creditor. And you’d be wise to have a lawyer help you do so.
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Breaking News
05/18/2012: Veteran Legal Services Attorney Liz Shollenberger Joins Schlanger & Schlanger, LLP. Learn More.
- Consumer Attorney Dan Schlanger Speaks On Panel Regarding Consumer Collection Defense At New York County Bar Association, Over 100 Attorneys In Attendance.. Read More.
- Schlanger & Schlanger Files Complaint Against Debt Collector NES And Citibank Alleging Improper Seizure of Bank Funds, Violation of the FDCPA and EFTA. Read More.
- Schlanger & Schlanger Obtains Vacatur and Dismissal in Case Brought by Debt Collection Firm Mel S. Harris & Associates on behalf of Debt Buyer Pinpoint Technologies Too, LLC. Consumer Lived in Pennsylvania At the Time She Was “Served” in New York.. Read More.
- Schlanger & Schlanger Files FDCPA Lawsuit Against Debt Collector NCO Financial Systems, Inc. and Debt Collection Law Firm Forster & Garbus, LLP Alleging Failure to Credit Prior Payments on Loan.. Read More.
- Schlanger & Schlanger Obtains Vacatur and Dismissal For Consumer Living in California But Sued By CSGA in New York and “Served” at his Childhood Home.. Read More.
- 03/01/2012: United States Magistrate Pollak Issues Report & Recommendation In Diaz v. Portfolio Recovery Associates, Finding That Consumer Can Proceed On All Claims. Read More.
We are a full service law firm dedicated to zealously representing consumers with debt and credit related problems:
- Consumer protection lawsuits against abusive debt collectors, debt collection attorneys,
auto dealers, and financing companies;
- Defending collection actions;
- Bankruptcies for consumer debtors
Testimonials
"I found myself in a nasty bind with an auto finance company. . . when I met Mr. Schlanger for an initial consultation, I was able to start breathing again"
- David Rattner
White Plains, New York
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Recent Results
- Unfair debt collection: Schlanger & Schlanger settles federal lawsuit against Navy Federal Credit Union for $15,000, reduces and restructures consumer’s debt
- Unfair debt collection: Court finds no personal jurisdiction over consumer based on “unrefuted documentary evidence” that debt collection firm Goldman, Warshaw & Parella served papers at wrong address
- Unfair debt collection: Schlanger & Schlanger takes default judgment against debt collector Enterprise Recovery Systems for $7,400
- Auto Fraud: Northern Auto Traders, M&T Bank, forced to unwind fraudulent car loan, and pay consumer $38,000
- Mistaken Identity: Forster & Garbus sues wrong person, Schlanger & Schlanger gets case dismissed, and the debt collector pays consumer for her trouble
- Auto Fraud: Turning the tables on auto dealers who hide finance charges
- Unfair Debt Collection: Cohen & Slamowitz sanctioned for filing a frivolous motion, settles case in consumer’s favor shortly thereafter
- Debt Collection Defense: Forcing a collection firm to release a young couple’s bank account
- Unfair Debt Collection: Turning the tables on a collection firm that committed unfair and deceptive practices
- Auto Fraud/Truth In Lending: Protecting a businessperson victimized by fraud at an auto financing company
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About Daniel A. Schlanger, Esq.
Dan's law practice focuses on protecting consumers in cases involving predatory debt collectors, lending fraud, and debt-related litigation and negotiation.
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