While the housing market continues to recover for some homeowners, many are still fighting to stop foreclosure. Many new laws to prevent illegal foreclosures from predatory lenders proceeding with the foreclosure process have recently come into effect and may be able to help you. These new laws have given homeowners options on how to stop […]
Lemon Law Attorney in Los Angeles
Southern Californians spend more time behind the wheel of their car than almost anyone else in the country. With a lack of far-reaching and reliable public transportation, there are actually three times the amount of cars registered in Los Angeles than there are residents. With so many cars being bought in Los Angeles County, it’s […]
Foreclosure Prevention Help in Los Angeles
Facing foreclosure alone, without any help, can be a very scary predicament for any homeowner. Mortgage companies are known for giving individuals the run-around during the foreclosure process, and promising assistance while only making the situation more confusing and difficult. If you’re facing foreclosure in Los Angeles, it’s important that you find help that you […]
Problems with Foreclosure Settlement Checks?
The problems with the independent foreclosure review settlement checks keep coming. Most recently, it’s been exposed that over 400,000 settlement checks have been mailed to the wrong addresses. This blunder comes after other foreclosure settlement checks bounced, or we issued for far less than what the homeowner was owed. It’s unfortunate that so many homeowners […]
Dealer Sold Me a Prior Rental Car: What California Consumers Can Do
Discovering that the used car you just purchased was previously a rental vehicle can be frustrating and concerning. If a dealer sold you a prior rental car without disclosing this important information, you may have been a victim of auto fraud. This situation is more common than many California consumers realize, and it’s important to […]
Daunte Culpepper’s Foreclosure – Foreclosure Sale Prevention Help
It’s upsetting to see yet another prominent figure, this time an athlete, lose their home to foreclosure. Former NFL Quarterback Daunte Culpepper’s property, worth more than $3 Million, was foreclosed on by SunTrust Bank back in April of 2013. After a successful career with the Minnesota Vikings, Culpepper went to the Miami Dolphins in 2006 […]
We Sue Car Dealer for Odometer Fraud
It seems that used car dealerships will do anything they can to get the sale. There are many different types of Auto Fraud, and rolling back an odometer to trick a consumer into thinking the vehicle has fewer miles than it really does, is illegal. In the past, it was difficult to prove that a […]
Can You Get a Loan if You Are Currently in Foreclosure?
In the past, the social stigma of bankruptcy and foreclosure not only ruined the life of the consumers but also their credit reports for seven to 10 years. Therefore, bankruptcy and foreclosure are considered to be the two most regrettable ways to regain control over the financial situation and start afresh. If you filed for […]
Eliminate Medical Debt by Filling Bankruptcy
Making the decision to file for bankruptcy for any reason can be difficult. It’s common knowledge that filing bankruptcy will be evident on your credit record for several years, and could affect the potential to get a car or home loan for a period of time. While that may all be true, bankruptcy is often […]
Options for Stopping Foreclosure
Many Americans are still facing the possibility of losing their home, and are in need of options to stop foreclosure. Falling behind on monthly mortgage payments and applying for a loan modification in hopes of getting a lower rate works for some homeowners, but the vast majority are left in even worse shape than where […]
New Law Office Location
Consumer Action Law Group is making a big move. Our team has continued to grow both in size and practice areas, leaving us with no option but to move to a new office location. Rather than moving from one large office building to the next, our firm will make the transition to our very own […]
Bankruptcy Attorney in Los Angeles
Nobody gets into today’s debt with the intention of falling behind on payments and being forced to declare bankruptcy. We understand personal debt and have been helping clients in Los Angeles properly file Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy for years. It’s not uncommon to find cheap Bankruptcy Lawyers that will prepare legal documents, only […]
How to Qualify for Bankruptcy
In order to file for Bankruptcy, you must first take a credit counseling class. The credit counseling class is simple, and quick and can be taken in an online course that lasts just an hour. For many people who have been struggling with debt, taking this course is typically the last step before they actually […]
Bait and Switch at the Dealership
If a car dealer advertises one price for a specific vehicle and then asks another amount once you’re ready to make the purchase, it’s a bait and switch tactic and you can sue the dealer.
Los Angeles Foreclosure Attorneys
California was one of the hardest-hit states during the housing collapse of the late 2000s, and many homeowners are still struggling to make their monthly mortgage payments on time. Missing just one mortgage payment can force a homeowner into a financial downturn, making it even more difficult to catch up on bills due to late […]
Strategies to Prevent or Stop Foreclosure
Consumer Center for Resources will be hosting an event to inform consumers of their legal rights, and their options when struggling with foreclosure and financial hardship. (Glendale, CA – May 28th, 2013) – Consumer Center for Resources will be hosting an event to inform consumers of their legal rights and their options when struggling with […]
How to Find a Bankruptcy Attorney?
What are the important things you need to know before hiring an attorney for bankruptcy? Not all Los Angeles bankruptcy attorneys located in Los Angeles are equal, and choosing one based solely on price could leave you in a worse financial position than you were to begin with. We’ve all driven past a number of […]
Wrongful Repossession in California: Know Your Rights
If you think that you are a victim of auto fraud and your car is Illegal Repossession, the auto fraud attorneys at Consumer Action Law Group can…
Auto Fraud Attorney in California
Buying a car should be an exciting experience, but for many Californians, it can turn into a nightmare due to auto fraud. Every year, thousands of consumers fall victim to deceptive practices by unscrupulous car dealerships. At Consumer Action Law Group, we’re here to help you understand what auto fraud is, how to spot it, […]
Recognizing and Fighting Auto Fraud in California
Buying a car in California should be exciting, but unfortunately, some dealerships use shady tactics to take advantage of buyers. At Consumer Action Law Group, we’ve seen it all – from hidden fees to selling damaged cars without telling the buyer. That’s why our auto fraud lawyers are committed to helping consumers fight back against […]
California Homeowners Bill of Rights Prevent Foreclosure
New reports are showing that California Foreclosures have slowed drastically in the first quarter of 2013. Real estate firm, DataQuick has released numbers stating that there has been a 67% decrease in foreclosures over the first quarter of 2012 and a 51.4% drop from Q4 of last year as well. These numbers are encouraging for […]
Zombie Foreclosures – Let Our Foreclosure Attorney Help You
The horrific term “Zombie Foreclosures” proves that the housing market has still not fully recovered from the economic collapse of just a few years ago. Lenders and Real Estate professionals have used this new term to describe homes that have been left vacant by the owners who thought they were going to lose their houses […]
Foreclosure Settlement Checks Bounce
Homeowners were dealt another blow by the large lending banks when foreclosure checks bounced earlier this week. Checks were issued from a company called Rust Consulting after the leading mortgage banks agreed to a $3.6 Billion settlement earlier this year. The settlement is to pay homeowners who had their home foreclosed on in 2009 and […]
Foreclosures on Military Families – We Stop Foreclosure
The men and women who serve this country receive standing ovations at sporting events and have doors held for them when they’re in uniform, but far too often we see military families facing foreclosure just like civilians. While some mortgage lenders have been known to be willing to work with families who are having trouble […]
Eliminate Hospital Bills With Bankruptcy
An unexpected sickness or injury can quickly land someone in a large amount of debt. Uninsured patients can quickly rack up hospital bills that are far more than they could ever hope to pay back in a timely fashion. After being discharged from the hospital, the relief of being better turns to stress and harassment […]
Did You Receive a Notice of Trustee Sale?
The notice of default came months ago, but now you received the notice of trustee sale. Your lender has provided you with a date that your home is set to be sold at auction in the foreclosure process. Is all hope lost? Clients of Consumer Action Law Group in Los Angeles would confirm that you […]
Foreclosure Defense Attorneys in California
Most people who purchase a new home have every intention to make each mortgage payment on time and in full. Unfortunately, financial hardship from unexpected medical bills, a layoff, or other life emergencies can prevent homeowners from being able to make their payments as planned. After months of missed mortgage payments, the lender will send […]
Atari Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Atari has announced that it has filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy to reorganize its debt. The Atari Bankruptcy is one of many corporate reorganizations announced in the recent past. The classic video game platform is able to benefit from Chapter 11 by restructuring its management and prioritizing its creditors. In general, businesses that file for […]
Pauliana Lara
Auto Fraud Attorney Pauliana Lara- Consumer Action Law Group. Licensed in the State of California. Thomas Jefferson School of Law. 818-254-8413
Chuck Panzarella, Esq.
Admitted to practice law in the State and Federal courts of Arizona, Charles Panzarella is also a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association.
Free Bankruptcy Advice
If you are facing financial hardship, and need answers to your legal issues, we can help you. Our team of bankruptcy attorneys is dedicated to foreclosure and bankruptcy law have successfully helped clients fix their financial problems. Whether you are trying to stop foreclosure or eliminate mounting credit card debt, we can help you find […]
Bankruptcy Requirements – Requirements for Filing Bankruptcy
In order to qualify for bankruptcy either Chapter 7 bankruptcy or Chapter 13 bankruptcy; you need to pass a “Means Test for Bankruptcy” which is a…
How Much Does It Cost to File Bankruptcy?
We handle all bankruptcy cases on a flat fee basis. That means that we charge one amount for all the work that we do on your case. The fee must be paid before we file the case with the court. When you hire our firm, our bankruptcy attorney handles all the preparation of documents and […]
Real Estate Attorneys Los Angeles – We Help Stop Foreclosure
Our attorneys stop foreclosure sales in California every day. If you are trying to stop foreclosure to save your home, the real estate lawyers at our law firm are some of the best in Los Angeles when it comes to saving homes. California recently enacted new foreclosure laws to make it illegal for lenders to […]
What Is a Short Sale?
If you are thinking about walking away from your home, you need to consider the many short sale benefits compared to the damage to your credit that results…
Notice of Trustee Sale – We Stop Trustee Sale
A Notice of Trustee Sale (NTS) is the official notice that your home will be sold at auction in accordance with California foreclosure laws. If you have received a Notice of Trustee Sale, the best thing to do is call and talk to one of our foreclosure lawyers at our Los Angeles law firm to […]
Notice of Default – Learn How to Stop NOD
Upon missing a number of payments, banks and lenders issue a Notice of Default against your property. This document serves as a notice to the homeowner that mortgage payments have either been incomplete or unavailable for at least three months. Banks may then issue a Notice of Trustee Sale which gives notice that your property […]
Stop Foreclosure Attorneys in Los Angeles, California
If you are looking for a foreclosure attorney in Los Angeles to help you stop the foreclosure process, you should consider hiring Consumer Action Law Group. We are the premier California law firm that is dedicated to stopping foreclosure. We have a team of foreclosure attorneys that handle all types of foreclosure cases. We have […]
What Is a Foreclosure Auction
If you are asking: “What is a foreclosure auction?” you should know that help is a phone call away, and it is always a good idea to talk to one of our foreclosure attorneys if you are in distress. A foreclosure auction is the final step in the foreclosure process when a property is sold […]
What Is Foreclosure by Power of Sale?
Foreclosure by Power of Sale is another name for a non–judicial foreclosure. The majority of foreclosures in California are non-judicial foreclosures by the power of sale. In simple terms, non-judicial foreclosure is the process that most lenders choose to collect on a loan in default. As opposed to judicial foreclosure, which requires going through the […]
Judicial Sale and Judicial Foreclosure
In the state of California, a foreclosure sale may be conducted either through the courts (judicial sale) or outside of the courts (non-judicial). If you…
Help to Stop Foreclosure
Our foreclosure attorneys have been filing lawsuits in Los Angeles, California and throughout the state based on foreclosure laws that protect the…
Bankruptcy Discharge – What Debts Are not Discharged in Bankruptcy?
After filing your bankruptcy case and satisfying all the requirements of the court you will receive a discharge in bankruptcy. The discharge is what officially eliminates your unsecured debts, such as credit card debt. When you file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, your creditors may file claims to dispute the amount that you owe until your […]
Secured and Unsecured Debt – What Is the Difference?
Thinking about filing for Bankruptcy? You need to know the difference between Secured and Unsecured debt before moving forward with the filing process..
Benefits of Filing for Bankruptcy
Immediately upon filing your case for the first time, an Automatic Stay in bankruptcy is put in place to stop all creditor action. This means…
What Chapter Bankruptcy Should I File
In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, all of the assets and debts must be identified and disclosed to the court. We always pull a credit report to have a complete list of debts owed and companies that are creditors [such as credit card companies or auto finance companies]. Many people worry that filing a Chapter 7 […]
What Is the Difference Between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13
A Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is a reorganization plan where you make a payment each month in order to catch up when you have fallen behind on secured credit (like a mortgage or car loan). In other words, in Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you will need to pay your mortgage, car payment(s), household expenses, and a trustee […]
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Requirements
There are many benefits of filling bankruptcy. By filing either Chapter 7 bankruptcy or Chapter 13 bankruptcy you can eliminate debt, wipe out your…
How to Stop Foreclosure Fast
If you are behind on payments and need to stop foreclosure fast, meet with our foreclosure defense attorneys to explore mortgage litigation and bankruptcy…
Bankruptcy Lawyers in Los Angeles
Filling Chapter 7 Bankruptcy with a bankruptcy lawyers allows you to wipe out your debt. Filling Chapter 13 bankruptcy when you can not afford to…
