[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.fight13.com\/being-sued-over-an-old-credit-card-debt#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.fight13.com\/being-sued-over-an-old-credit-card-debt","headline":"Being sued over an old credit card debt? Don\u2019t speak to them before speaking to us!","name":"Being sued over an old credit card debt? Don\u2019t speak to them before speaking to us!","description":"There is an enormous number of debt collection lawsuits being filed right now.\u00a0 Most people being sued have never been in this position before and panic.\u00a0 They will call the lawyer that is suing them in a desperate attempt to work out a solution.\u00a0\u00a0 The debt collector\u2019s lawyers know that...","datePublished":"2021-04-23","dateModified":"2025-09-19","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.fight13.com\/attorneys\/matis-h-abarbanel#Person","name":"Matis Abarbanel","url":"https:\/\/www.fight13.com\/attorneys\/matis-h-abarbanel","identifier":55,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.fight13.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/matis-abarbanel_avatar-96x96.png","url":"https:\/\/www.fight13.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/matis-abarbanel_avatar-96x96.png","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Loan Lawyers, LLC","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.fight13.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/icon-logo.png","url":"https:\/\/www.fight13.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/icon-logo.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.fight13.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/credit-cards-stacked-e1605734511127.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.fight13.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/credit-cards-stacked-e1605734511127.jpg","height":800,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/www.fight13.com\/being-sued-over-an-old-credit-card-debt","about":["Credit Card and Debt Defense"],"wordCount":622,"articleBody":"There is an enormous number of debt collection lawsuits being filed right now.\u00a0 Most people being sued have never been in this position before and panic.\u00a0 They will call the lawyer that is suing them in a desperate attempt to work out a solution.\u00a0\u00a0 The debt collector\u2019s lawyers know that if you are not being represented by a competent attorney, they are going to call the shots and that you will agree to whatever they offer you.\u00a0 In fact, you may think that you got a great deal because they agreed to take 25% off of the debt.When, if you are being sued by a debt buyer that is a terrible deal.\u00a0 Remember that the debt collector\u2019s lawyer is out to extract as much money from you as they can.\u00a0 They get a percentage of what they recover in most cases, so they are looking out for themselves, not you.\u00a0 Never never never call a debt collector\u2019s attorney to work out a deal on your own.At Loan Lawyers, we have handled thousands of debt collection lawsuits over the years and we have filed lawsuits against almost every debt buyer and bank out there.\u00a0 Whenever a client calls us, we scrutinize every lawsuit to look for anything that the debt buyer or their lawyers have made mistakes on and we may sue them on your behalf.\u00a0 They have to follow the law even if you truly owe them.We have uncovered so many violations over the years.\u00a0 They may be suing you in the wrong county, they may have disclosed your credit score in the lawsuit, they may have disclosed your income or other personal information, or they may have committed another of a multitude of errors that we can use you to your advantage to help you defeat them, pay nothing, and possibly even put money in your pocket! Yes, you read that correctly, you may be entitled to compensation even if you do owe them money.We have seen so many people over the years who work out terrible deals for themselves or have inexperienced lawyers work out terrible deals for them.\u00a0 Do not fall into this trap.\u00a0 At Loan Lawyers, we have eliminated over $ 100 million in debt and have recovered over $ 20 million from banks and debt collectors for violating the law.Do not trust your case to just anyone, call Loan Lawyers right now for your 100% free consultation with one of our lawyers.\u00a0 We will take the time to explain to you what you can expect and what we should be able to accomplish for you.\u00a0 So not make the mistake of going at this alone, you owe it to yourself to at least have your free consultation with us.If you find yourself being sued over an old credit card debt, call our debt defense lawyer right now at 1-888-FIGHT-13 for your free consultation.About the AuthorLatest PostsMatis AbarbanelMatis Abarbanel is the founding partner and senior attorney at Loan Lawyers in South Florida. He focuses his practice on consumer rights, helping homeowners navigate issues such as foreclosure and financial hardship. Matis also brings a wealth of experience from his previous work in personal injury law. As a devout Chasidic Jew, he is committed to making a positive impact in his community and dedicates his efforts to charitable initiatives through his non-profit organization, The Center, which aids at-risk Jewish youth. Matis actively serves clients across South Florida and is passionate about empowering individuals to secure their rights and achieve a better future.When Foreclosure Errors by Lenders Lead to Legal Remedies for Homeowners in Fort LauderdaleWhat Homeowners Can Do When Loan Documents Contain Forged or Altered SignaturesUnderstanding Florida\u2019s Debt Forgiveness Programs and IRS Rules"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Being sued over an old credit card debt? 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