Colorado Law Compass

What to Do When You Get Served by a Debt Collector

Full disclosure: most on my work involves filing lawsuits on behalf of creditors collecting debts.  I am not here to convince you to give in to whatever the creditor demands, but I am here to share with you what are some standard practices in this kind of lawsuit. If I file a lawsuit against a debtor, [...]

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Colorado Contract Cancellation Laws

I often get calls from people who want to know if they can get out of a contract they just signed.  Unfortunately, Colorado law doesn’t have a general right to cancel a consumer contract, although there are some exceptions.  Below is a quick guide to what those exceptions are. From the Colorado Attorney General’s website: One of [...]

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Debt Collection Defenses that Do Not Work

Full disclosure: In my practice, I represent creditors in debt collection lawsuits. Obviously, I am interested in a quick resolution on behalf of my client.  The fact remains, however, that Colorado law requires you to have a legal defense to a claimed debt.  If you come to court with one of the defenses below, I [...]

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