An attorney who specializes in the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act is an attorney who assists consumers in problems that involve debt collection practices by third-party debt collectors. The FDCPA is a federal law enacted to protect consumers from abusive, deceptive, and unfair debt collection practices by third-party debt collectors.
FDCPA attorneys advise and counsel consumers when they believe their rights under the FDCPA have been violated. They review the consumer's situation, explain his or her rights under the law, and consider what may be done.
FDCPA attorneys review debt collection communications, such as collection letters, phone calls, and emails, to ensure they meet the requirements of the FDCPA. They may consider whether a debt collector has engaged in abusive, deceptive, or unfair practices prohibited by the FDCPA.
FDCPA attorneys help consumers prepare documents and other forms of evidence to support their claims of FDCPA violations. This can include copies…