Are you being harassed by debt collectors? Lately, there has been a rise of aggressive behavior in the part of debt collection agencies and other parties. It’s important to know, however, that debt collection is highly regulated. This doesn’t stop debt collectors from engaging in illegal behavior, but it does provide an avenue for you to fight back.

Some of the debt collection matters involve the following types of debt:

• Credit card Debt
• Department Store / Retail Credit Card Debt
• Car, Truck, Vehicle Loans
• Boat and other Recreational Vehicle Loans
• Home Loans
• Personal Loans

Atlanta Debt Collection Attorneys Help You Stand Up To Debt Collectors

You shouldn’t have to deal with being victimized by a debt collection agency. Seek the advice of an experienced debt collection attorney in Atlanta, who can assist you pursue litigation towards debt collectors that are engaging in illegal or prohibited activities. Laws and regulations in Atlanta, GA prohibit creditors from activities such as:

• Calling at your workplace after you have asked them to stop
• Calling before 8:00 am and after 9:00 pm
• Adding undisclosed fees to the debt
• Threatening you with legal action
• Threatening you with criminal charges or arrest
• Informing third parties about the specifics of your debt

Spotlight: Peter Strott, Esq

The previous blog was provided by Mr. Peter Strott, who has been an Atlanta Bar Association Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) panel attorney in good standing since 2005. Moreover, he is a current member of the LRIS Board of Trustees.

He represents local, national and international clients in a wide range of disputes, including commercial matters, construction claims, contract disputes, real estate disputes, personal injury claims, collections, and insurance coverage issues. Mr. Strott also prepares and reviews contracts and other business agreements. He has litigated matters in all metro-Atlanta counties, as well as in many states throughout the country.

His practice often involves alternative dispute resolution, such as meditation and arbitration. Mr. Strott has an impressive history of successful representation of clients at the appellate level, including in appeals before the Georgia Court of Appeals, the Georgia Supreme Court, and various Federal Circuit Courts of Appeals.

Mr. Strott is known for a balanced, even-tempered approach to the dispute resolution process, and is adept at guiding clients through what can be a laborious and intense process. Mr. Strott is focused on achieving a quick resolution for his clients’ problems, as he recognizes that the longer it takes to reach resolution, the more expensive and disruptive it is for the client. He believes in open, frank and direct communications with clients and is very responsive to his clients’ needs.

Mr. Strott obtained a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from Emory University in 1983, and graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1986, cum laude. Mr. Strott’s stellar first year performance in law school earned him a scholarship for his final two years of study. During his second year of law school, he served on the editorial board of the Georgia Law Review and was an Articles Editor during his third year.

Following graduation from law school, Mr. Strott accepted a prestigious position as a law clerk to the Honorable Robert M. Hill, Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. After his clerkship, Mr. Strott joined Hansell & Post (now Jones Day) as a litigation associate. He later left with a group of attorneys to form the Atlanta office of Hunton & Williams. In 1991, Mr. Strott began working with Griffin, Cochrane & Marshall, a boutique law firm serving the needs of the construction industry. In 1993 he formed his own firm, while also continuing his professional relationship with Griffin, Cochrane & Marshall, which lasted until 2005.

Mr. Strott was born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1960, and relocated to Atlanta, Georgia in 1978. He is married and he and his wife have a daughter. Mr. Strott is a long-time resident of the Dunwoody, Georgia area and enjoys golfing, skiing, boating and fishing in his spare time.