This paper focuses on consumer debt -- specifically, what to do when you've been sued by debt collector, how to protect your rights and avoid pitfalls.

1. Secrets To A Successful
Debt Defense
What Creditors
Won’t Tell You,
The Mastriani Law
Firm Will Show You
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2. At the Mastriani Law Firm,
we have helped thousands
of people fight back against
aggressive creditors and
debt collectors.
Find out what strategies
we use to achieve a
95% success rate in getting
debts reduced or eliminated.
95%

3. In The Following Slides,
You’ll Learn:
• What not to do if you’ve been sued for a debt
• How the economics of a debt collection lawsuit
can work in your favor
• Why hiring a debt defense lawyer may be the
best decision you make
• What to look for in the right lawyer

4. Sued For A Debt?
You’re not alone. Nearly 40 percent of
American households struggle with debt.

5. When you’re facing A lawsuit,
You have an important opportunity
to take action and get your debt
under control.
However, missteps can end up landing you in a
worse place than when you started.

6. What Not To Do If You’ve Been Sued For A Debt
Don’t ignore it. The problem won’t just go away on its own.
Don’t miss deadlines. The sooner you involve a lawyer, the
better chance you have of meeting the many inflexible deadlines.
Don’t throw away any paperwork. Keeping good records can go
a long way toward preparing a strong defense.
Don’t try to handle the lawsuit on your own. You could end up
making things worse for yourself.
Don’t trust debt consolidation companies. You have a far
better chance at getting a good outcome by enlisting a lawyer.

7. Instead, Level The Playing Field
• The creditor is betting that you won’t
bother to hire an attorney and fight the
lawsuit.
• Once you prove them wrong, they now
have a choice – invest large sums of time
and money to pursue their claim against
you, or settle the debt for pennies on the
dollar.
At the Mastriani Law Firm, we can help you
take advantage of these economic realities
to reduce or eliminate your debt.

8. What A Lawyer Can Do That Non-Lawyers
(Including Debt Consolidation Companies) Can’t
Defend you in court
Go on the offense by raising claims against
creditors when appropriate
Identify opportunities to put money back in
your pocket
Stop creditor harassment

9. But Can You Afford A Lawyer?
Considering what’s at stake, a better question
is whether you can afford to go without one.
At the Mastriani Law Firm, experienced legal
representation is more affordable than you
might think.

10. What To Look For When Choosing
The Right Lawyer
We Meet All
Of These
Requirements
And More.
Experience
Connections
A Local Practice
A Respected Reputation
A Record Of Proven Results
Litigation And Negotiation Skills
Determination

11. Pay Nothing To Discuss
Your Next Steps
You have nothing to lose by
contacting us for a free consultation.
You can also read our free white
paper, Secrets To A Successful Debt
Defense, or visit our website to
learn more.
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