Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Texas

Can a lawyer demand payment & atty fees without giving me proof ?

I used a pool service last year. I called them up by telephone and set it up for them to come out 2x monthly at a cost of 70 dollars a month. All of a sudden, I started receiving larger bills, so I canceled my service. They did not stop the service and they continued to send the bills.

I was contacted by an attorney demanding the full payment and I sent a certified letter back disputing the charges. He did not respond to me and he sent a second demand letter this time demanding attorney fees of 200.00.

I have no problem paying my debts, but I do not owe this company the monies they claim.


Asked on 12/06/06, 3:55 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
TC Langford Langford Law Office

Re: Can a lawyer demand payment & atty fees without giving me proof ?

The lawyer can demand payment, but that doesn't mean his client is entitled to payment. Depending upon the amount of money involved, you may want to hire a lawyer for a nominal fee to respond to the demand letter. It may resolve it before it goes any further.

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Answered on 12/06/06, 5:40 pm


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