Patrick Austin  J.D.

Patrick Austin J.D.

Attorney

Patrick Austin is a licensed attorney with a background in data privacy and information security law. Patrick received his law degree at George Mason University's Antonin Scalia Law School, where he served as the Editor-in-Chief for the National Security Law Journal.

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Arbitration

Sample Motion to Compel Arbitration

A motion requests the court for a specific ruling, direction, or order. One such motion is the motion to compel arbitration. You can compel arbitration as long as you have a valid and enforceable written agreement to force the other party to submit the dispute to arbitration.

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Arbitration

How to Make a Motion to Compel Arbitration

If you were served with a debt collection lawsuit and are terrified at the prospect of having to go to argue and make an argument before a judge, do not fret. You have options. For example, it may be possible to resolve the debt collection lawsuit before going to court through an alternative form of dispute resolution. A well-known form of dispute resolution that takes place outside the courtroom is arbitration.

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State Debt Collection Laws

Debt Collection Laws in Oregon

Being pursued by a debt collector is generally considered to be an unpleasant experience that routinely triggers people to be stressed, anxious, and concerned every time the phone rings. If you are being contacted by a debt collector and are a resident of the Beaver State, do not fret. There are legal protections codified under Oregon law and under federal law to help you when engaging with a debt collector about a delinquent account.

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Debt Collector Guides

How to Settle with Hunt and Henriques

To settle a debt with Hunt & Henriques, verify the debt and ensure it's accurate before negotiating, offer a lump sum or payment plan, typically 30-50% of the total amount, and secure a written agreement to finalize the settlement and ensure no further action.

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Medical Debt

New Maine Medical Debt Collection Laws

Residents in Maine with medical debt can sleep a little easier tonight considering the Maine legislature enacted a new law that places limitations on the collection of medical debt. The new law provides further protection for consumers, on top of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

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Credit

How Long Do Creditors Have to Collect a Debt from an Estate?

Basically, when someone with outstanding debts passes away, the debt continues to survive. An apt description would be “The Walking Debtor.” But before we dive into what happens with debts in the wake of someone’s death and the amount of time a creditor is allotted to try and collect on that debt, let’s go over some basics about time limitations placed on debts.

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