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Overcharging Military Personnel on Loans Investigated by Henrichsen Siegel, PLLC Law Firm
It has been reported by news outlets that federal regulators plan to accuse Sallie Mae, the giant student lending corporation, of charging military personnel excessive interest on student loans, and the government is looking into similar allegations against other lenders. The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (“SCRA”) provides legal rights and protections to military personnel and…
Read MoreConsumers Have Rights against Unfair and Deceptive Debt Collection Practices
Regardless of whether the economy is booming or busting, there may be times when some of your bills go unpaid. This situation can happen to most anyone. However, that does not mean you, as the consumer, are at the mercy of overly aggressive and abusive debt collectors. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Florida Consumer…
Read MoreFour Tips You Should Know About Contingency Fees
A contingency fee means that you pay no fees unless your case is won. For certain types of cases, attorneys will work on your behalf and pursue compensation for your claims in exchange for a portion of the recovery and if provided for by law or contract, the attorneys’ fees from the opposing party. Many…
Read MoreHenrichsen Siegel handles claims relating to Hurricane Sandy
Henrichsen Siegel, P.L.L.C., an AV Rated© and Best Insurance Recommended© law firm, is reviewing and handling all types of legal claims relating to Superstorm Sandy. With attorneys licensed in New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Virginia, the District of Columbia, Florida and Georgia as well as offices in Washington, DC, New York and Florida, we bring…
Read MoreHelen Albee confirmed as member of the Board of Directors of the Jacksonville Electric Authority
On November 27, 2012, Helen Albee, Esquire, a partner with Henrichsen Siegel, was confirmed by the City of Jacksonville City Council as a member of the Board of Directors of the Jacksonville Electric Authority. The confirmation followed Helen’s appointment by Mayor Alvin Brown. Helen is a practice leader with the firm’s commercial and consumer practices.…
Read MoreNeil Henrichsen Featured in “Washington DC & Baltimore’s Top Rated Lawyers” by ALM Media and Martindale Hubbell® (2012)
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Read MoreNeil Henrichsen in Florida Times-Union article regarding voting rights hearing
Federal Judge in Jacksonville Hears Arguments to Decide on State’s Early Voting Law Read more at Jacksonville.com: http://jacksonville.com/news/florida/2012-09-19/story/federal-judge-jacksonville-hears-arguments-decide-states-early-voting#ixzz271VSPj6A A federal judge in Jacksonville will soon decide if he will prevent election supervisors across the state from operating on shortened early voting periods. U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Corrigan heard arguments Wednesday from both sides of…
Read MoreNeil Henrichsen in Bloomberg News story regarding Florida early voting laws
Florida Cutbacks in Early-Voting Hours Face Challenge By Margaret Cronin Fisk and Melissa Blye – Sep 19, 2012 2:47 PM ET Florida’s 2011 law cutting back early voting days discriminates against black voters and should be thrown out, a lawyer for opponents of the measure said at a hearing. The law cut early voting from…
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