Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Pennsylvania

Re: sued by electric company

You asked about being sued for an overdue electric bill.

Whose name was on the bill? If it was just yours then you will have little chance of getting out of the bill.

Instead, either contact the utility directly and work with them to find the department that can best help you set up a payment program.

You can also contact a local shelter for abused women and they will persons on staff who can help negotiate with the utility.

Also, there is the potential that you may be a candidate for bankruptcy which would allow you to truly start over.

The only alternative you may not choose is to do nothing. At the very least go to court and set up a payment arrangement through the judge. Though this is the worst of your choices. It is also preferable that you work with the utility and avoid dealing with the outside attorney representing them as the amount s/he will be seeking is large than the amount the utility will ultimately accept.

As always, you are much better off handing this matter to an attorney rather than trying to deal with it yourself.

Regards,

Roger