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The story features Pete's FDCPA Boot Camp for consumer attorneys. As one boot camper,Daniel T. LeBel,recently put it, "If you haveany interest in representing consumers whove been abused by debt collectorsgo to Pete Barrys FDCPA Boot Camp. Pete seamlessly weaves together the various provisions of the statute, his insight into the collections business, and his battle-tested strategies for exposing the truth about illegal collections."

Minneapolis FDCPA Boot Camp A Huge Success!

Attorneys travelled from all over the country to attend the FDCPA Boot Camp. During a rapid-fire weekend, they learned how to quickly assess consumer clients as well as learned effective litigation strategies in suing debt collectors. Consumer Lawyer Pete Barry spent 30 hours over 2.5 days with a razor sharp focus on effective, practical, and ethical approaches to litigation against illegal debt collectors.
Here's how one recent Boot Camper, Blake Fieldfrom Las Vegas, put it: "The FDCPA Boot Camp is, without a doubt, the single most effective tool for getting up to speed on claims under the act and maximizing damages for your clients. This isnt your typical lecture: Mr. Barrys dynamic, in-your-face speaking and litigation style captivates your attention and inspires you to achieve."

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You Have A Right to Sue Harassing Debt Collectors
Debt collectors must treat you with truth, fairness, dignity, and respect. Period. Any debt collector who crosses the line and abuses you for the collection of a consumer debt can be sued in federal court for damages under a law called the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).
Debt Collectors Are Prohibited From Doing Lots of Things

Threatening lawsuits, garnishment, liens, or arrest for not paying a bill
Calling your family, friends, neighbors or employers to collect a debt
Leaving abusive phone messages
Insulting, yelling or swearing at you
Calling your workplace after telling the collector not to call you there
Lying, threatening, or otherwise harassing you in any way

If you have suffered from any of these abusive bill collection practices, you may be entitled to compensation. We can help any consumer who is currently in collections, or has suffered from collection harassment. Call us today at (612) 379-8800 to speak with an attorney and get a free phone consultation on your case.
What to Do if You're Abused By a Collector

Important Steps You Can Take To Help Your Case

Save copies of all letters and notices from collection agencies.
Save all phone messages and voice mails- this is very important!
Make note of your conversations with these bill collectors.
Call a consumer rights attorney to help you recover your damages.

There Is No Fee In Your Case Unless We Recover
The law says that any debt collector who violates your rights may be made to pay you statutory damages of up to $1,000, actual damages, and attorney's fees and costs, if you win your FDCPA case. If we agree to represent you in an FDCPA case, you won't pay any attorney's fees unless we recover on your behalf. You may be responsible for any other costs in your lawsuit.