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DIGIULIO
UTLEY , LLC
Attorneys at Law
422 Notre Dame Street
Suite 100
New Orleans, LA 70130-3610
Phone: (504)
524-4080
Fax: (504) 524-4084
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DIGIULIO
UTLEY, LLC
We also represent clients who have been
harassed by debt collectors in violation
of the Fair Debt Collection Practices
Act ("FDCPA"). The FDCPA allows
harassed consumers to sue debt collectors
who unlawfully threaten, berate, intimidate
or harass you; call you during odd hours,
make false representations about the debt
or their intentions, or otherwise act
in ways proscribed by the act. The FDCPA
provides for a private right of action
against violators. Some of the awardable
damages are:
Statutory damages
up to $1,000 for each case.
Actual damages including:
Inability to think or function at
work; Headaches;
Shortness of breath; Anxiety, nervousness;
fear and worry; Hypertension (elevation
of blood pressure); Stress to children;
Irritability; Hysteria; Embarrassment,
humiliation;
Indignation and pain and suffering;
Stress related injuries: Heart attack,
angina, chest constrictions; Miscarriage;
Ulcers, diabetic flare-up; Shock;
Loss of appetite; Crying; Nightmares;
insomnia, night sweats; and Emotional
paralysis.
Monetary damages:
Payment of a debt barred by the
statute of limitations;
Damages for intentional infliction
of emotional distress;
Taking one's property unlawfully
or intimidating a debtor to return
property by violating the FDCPA;
Long distance telephone charges;
and
Attorney's fees.
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As a law firm, we are compassionate in
guiding our clients through the court
system and work to resolve every case
in the best interests of our clients.
Contact
us now for an immediate, free evaluation
of your case.
Contact
DiGiulio Utley, LLC, Attorneys at Law
for a free consultation.
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