Melissa L. SteinbergApr 2, 20136 minUPDATED: If You are Being Sued on a Consumer Debt, READ THISLawyers, especially in consumer debt cases, hear it all the time: “Why do I need a lawyer? Can’t I do this myself? I already owe so much money, I really c...
Melissa L. SteinbergNov 1, 20122 minYour Next Steps After Hurricane Sandy: We’re Here to Help!As the flood waters start to recede here in NYC, it’s useful to think about all of the different ways the storm may have had legal ramifications for you and ...
Melissa L. SteinbergOct 9, 20124 minBerman v. New York City: What Does it Mean for New York City Consumers?New York City’s interest in regulating debt collectors is nothing new. Back in 1984, the City passed Local Law 65, which required debt collection agencies t...