Tax Implications of Attorney Fees in Consumer Cases

The recently passed federal tax law may have significant consequences for all consumer lawyers and their clients.  All legal aid and private consumer lawyers need to understand the potential impact…

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Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) 201

Webinars Intersection between FCRA, Chapter 7, Mortgages, and Loan Modification Don’t Make this Mistake—Accuracy: Avoiding the Landmine in FCRA Cases Preparing to Beat the Credit Reporting Agencies in Summary Judgment…

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Maximizing Case Value

Webinars Maximizing Value of TCPA cases Maximizing Actual and Punitive Damages under the FDCPA How to Keep the Lights On How to Succeed in Consumer Arbitration Why These Videos Are…

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How to Set up a Successful Mortgage Practice

Dodd-Frank Mortgage Servicing Rules, alone or in conjunction with Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, are effective tools to assist homeowners with mortgage-related financial problems. You have heard about the rules, but how…

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Maximizing Damages under the FDCPA

With the right storytelling and common law theories, you can maximize actual and punitive damages under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). Use of recent trial verdicts and arbitration…

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Used Car Cases Can Be More Profitable Than You Think

The used automobile sales industry is well known for its consumer protection abuses. However, because used car consumer cases often do not involve financially stable dealerships or claims against manufacturers,…

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Tax Initiative Update – 2015

Benjamin Franklin quipped that “nothing can be certain, except death and taxes.” It is surprising, however, that your clients are taxed on the attorney’s fees that you earn while representing…

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How to Recover the Full Amount of Attorneys Fees

Many consumer protection cases are litigated under fee-shifting laws. If you prevail on behalf of the consumer in your case, you may be able to recover attorney fees from the…

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How Much is My FCRA Case Worth?

Why You Should Attend This webinar is for anyone who wants to get a better handle on how to valuate FCRA cases. We will look at the types of recovery…

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