In Texas, most consumer‑debt lawsuits (credit cards, medical bills, personal loans) must be filed within four years from accrual; many promissory notes and certain checks follow six‑year limits under UCC § 3.118. Time‑barred debt buyers cannot sue or revive expired claims. Can creditors sue … [Read more...]
What to Do if Facing an Atlas Credit Lawsuit in Texas
If Atlas Credit is suing you in Texas, file a timely Answer to avoid a default judgment and require Atlas Credit to prove the debt. Your deadline depends on the court listed on your citation. After you respond, you can evaluate options like settlement, bankruptcy, or another resolution based on your … [Read more...]
Credit Card Company Sues You: First Steps
Can a credit card company sue you? And what can I do about this legal action? These are questions we get quite often at our law office. Being served with a lawsuit for unpaid credit card debt is a startling and scary experience. Whether you’ve been served by the original creditor (the credit card … [Read more...]
