[StBernard] "How to Deal with Debt Collectors" seminar on April 11

[Westley Annis]

Free Seminar on Debt Collection on April 11 

On Saturday April 11, 2009, the Law Offices of Marc R. Michaud will
partner with the Community Center of St. Bernard to offer a free
seminar on “Debt Collector Abuse and Harassment: Finally Free to
Answer Your Phone.”  The seminar will begin at noon at the Community
Center, located at 1107 LeBeau St in Arabi.

The guest speaker will be Attorney Marc R. Michaud, who has extensive
experience working with debt collection agencies. Before opening his
solo law practice, Mr. Michaud represented some of the world’s largest
collection agencies, debt buyers and their affiliated financial
services companies.  

According to Attorney Michaud, “Debt collectors are usually paid by
commission. During difficult economic times like these, debt
collectors are calling more and more people, and sometimes even
abusing them, just to earn these commissions. It’s very important that
consumers understand their rights and know how to protect themselves
from unfair and unscrupulous collection agents.”

Attorney Michaud’s presentation will include an overview of the
techniques collectors use to circumvent the Fair Debt Collection
Practices Act and other consumer protection laws.  Participants will
learn what their rights are and what to say when a debt collector
calls them.  They’ll also find out what collectors legally can and can
not say or threaten them with. 

Notes Attorney Michaud, “After the session, participants will know how
to take control of the situation and be aware of their legal rights
under both federal and state law if debt collectors get out of line.”

The Debt Collector Abuse and Harassment seminar on April 11 is open to
the public and no reservations are needed.  For more information,
please call the Law Offices of Marc R. Michaud at (504) 267-1657 or go
to marcmichaudlaw.com.