Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Georgia
Arbitration threat if I respond or do not respond
from law firm in georgia sent me a paper I had to sign for that says ''you have 30 days to serve the claiment with a written response. If you do not serve the claimant and file with the national arbitration forum a written response an award may be entered against you. What do I do? I made a settlement with them but they dated it prior to the mailed date and said if not paid by the date that passed the agrement would be void. I went to the branch manager with cashiers check, but they would not change the due date in writing only verbal. But they wanted the money, they wanted me to trust against what they wrote on the
agreement. I have cognitive impairment so do not know how to understand this 17 page document. I want my side heard
in Michigan court if possible.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Arbitration threat if I respond or do not respond
It doesn't look like an arbitration "threat" - it looks like you are IN an arbitration proceeding. You need a lawyer far in advance of any response date, especially since you have trouble reading and all the documents. Obviously, that is beyond the scope of this forum.
Re: Arbitration threat if I respond or do not respond
Even though there is an arbitration proceeding in process, you can still settle with the creditor now or at any time. Just make sure the settlement is in writing. You can usually settle for less than the full balance.
I do a lot of this type of legal work, and I would be glad to help you out at my regular hourly fee which is quite reasonable. You can call me at 248.679.1552.
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