Testimonials – Abusive Debt Collectors
I am writing to express my appreciation for Attorney Watts with a recent issue with a credit collection agency. Attorney Watts assisted me with an issue that was damaging to my credit and painful to me. I was provided with information about my rights against credit collection agencies. After talking with Attorney Watts and Mrs. Carolyn I have a better understanding about what I can and should do, if I am ever faced with an issue with a credit collection… (Read more)
When I first received notification from LVNV that they were suing me, I was devastated and did not know where to turn. I was embarrassed and was afraid they would contact my employer.
After many nights of no sleep, I googled “what to do if sued by debt collector” and I immediately found the information John had posted on their website regarding what a debt collector can and cannot do. There is so much information there!
I spoke with John… (Read more)
Above all, John cares about his clients and righting wrongs when they get pushed around. His clients come first, and he is not afraid of taking on the Goliaths in this country who take advantage of consumers whenever they can. John is also among the sharpest lawyers around, committed to paving new paths for his clients in the field of consumer law. I can’t imagine anyone I would rather have on my side!… (Read more)
I have known John for over 10 years. John is an exceptional lawyer and a legal intellectual. He is a man of faith who tirelessly endeavors to serve his clients, the community, and the law. John has tremendous character in the representation of his clients and the virtue to do so with honesty and integrity.… (Read more)
I would highly recommend this attorney. He helped my father after the unexpected loss of my mother with some very difficult financial problems with credit card companies. Don’t know what we would have done without John and Randi.… (Read more)
John & Stan recently helped me settle a debt collection lawsuit where I was being harassed by a company day after day for several months with excessive phone calls and exposing my personal debt to a third party. This was a long and trying process which was very stressful to me but in the end we succeeded. I really don’t know if I could have come through this without these two guys. They are both AWESOME attorneys and both complement… (Read more)
Why they are not so busy to help in times of need is beyond me. People who need help just seem to take their time calling for help. JOHN AND STAN AND THE OFFICE STAFF HEATHER AND RANDI are great and want to help solve our issues with creditors, they have been a great resource to us and continue to be the strong help needed to face the adversarial creditors who don’t want to help us. Don’t be afraid to… (Read more)
John Watts and his staff have been a Godsend to us. They have helped us stop the harassing telephone calls and letters from debt collection companies and instead of them suing us we sued them. When we didn’t know which way to turn they showed us that there was a way out of the darkness. He treated us with respect, never judging or condemning us. We always felt that during consultation there was nothing more important at that moment than… (Read more)
Thank you all for all you do, I did not know what to do when the calls and letters started. You’re making a difference, Thank you.… (Read more)
Recently John G. Watts helped me settle a debt collection lawsuit where I was being harassed by a company day after day for several months with excessive phone calls. I didn’t know that they were breaking the law until I spoke with John; he then informed me that my rights were being violated. I even received a cash settlement because of the collections agencies failure to follow the law. John kept me up to date on everything that was going… (Read more)
John is an honest guy who is genuinely dedicated to helping those in difficult situations. I was impressed with his staff and how well they kept me informed throughout the entire process. They quickly resolved my case and had money in my pocket in no time. I would highly recommend John & if I should need the services of a lawyer in the future, he will be who I turn to.… (Read more)
A debt collector was wreaking havoc on my life. First the letters and phone calls, then a judgment and finally they tried garnishment of wages! That’s when I called John. He explained to me they were breaking the law. Within no time the bullies left me alone. John was able to clear my name from the judgment and the debt. I was pleasantly surprised with the amount of the settlement. I would recommend John to anyone having trouble with debt… (Read more)
I had debt collectors calling me over bills that were not mine! The debt collectors had also reported these inaccurate debts to all three collection agencies. Some even tried to sue me! I contacted John and he was instantly willing to help me. He is very knowledge in this area of the law. John was able to stop the harassing phone calls, clear my credit reports of all false information, and did a wonderful job representing me in the court.… (Read more)
I hired John when some debt collectors were harassing my family and me. I was so frustrated and embarrassed and felt I couldn’t do anything to stop them until I talked to John. He made sure we understood everything that would happen and kept us updated throughout the process. Now I feel so relieved and John helped me to see I don’t deserve to be treated how the collectors were treating me. I recommend John to everyone.… (Read more)
John is easygoing and a pleasure to work with, but he’s also a strong advocate and knows how to get the most for his clients. Very knowledgeable about consumer law, especially about all these mortgage issues.… (Read more)
I met John last May after being sued for credit card debt. John represented me against the junk debt buyer and won the case outright. I have since learned about consumer protections in place and continue to exercise my rights. I have collected monies from one collection agency already on FDCPA violations and have two more suits yet to be filed this fall. These debt collection agencies are clearly guilty of violating federal law and they too will be writing… (Read more)
I endorse this lawyer’s work. John has become an accomplished attorney prosecuting credit reporting agencies and unscrupulous creditors for violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and has obtained good results on behalf of Alabama consumers.… (Read more)
Having worked with John on cases, I can say he is an astute and highly qualified lawyer. John takes his clients’ cases very seriously and devotes himself to bringing about the best result possible for every client.… (Read more)
I have known John and he is very well respected and does top quality work in protecting and assisting consumers with financial and debt issues. In the past I have had issues with clients relating to credit card debt and John was the lawyer I turned to, to get advice and direction. He is truly the top in this field of law.… (Read more)
I endorse this lawyer’s work. John and I have worked on a project together and he is an excellent lawyer who is genuinely concerned for his clients.… (Read more)
I have worked with John Watts on a legal matter and can attest to his solid legal mind as well as his high professional character. John is well recognized as a leader in the Alabama legal community in the areas of foreclosures, fair debt collection, credit reporting and consumer law. He has my highest endorsement.… (Read more)
I have known John Watts for several years, and through that time, I have come to know John as an attorney of integrity who will fight for his client’s rights. In light of the current economic crisis, John has studied issues related to wrongful foreclosures and other foreclosure issues, and as a result, he has been able to help his clients prevent abusive practices from financial institutions. In addition, John has helped clients recover compensation as a result of abusive… (Read more)
I have known John for over ten years. He does excellent work and really cares about his clients. If you feel that your home is being foreclosed upon wrongfully, John is the guy to see!… (Read more)
Hi, my name is Farah. Last year I was treated unfairly by a debt collector. I was feeling a lot of anxiety and was uncomfortable with the situation. I felt like I was pushed against the wall.
I got hold of John. He reassured me that we could find a way to take care of the situation. He has. I am a very happy person and have knowledge now as to what goes along with debt collectors and how to… (Read more)
I am Shaletha. I had an experience with a collection agency calling my house. I informed my husband that a collection agency was calling the house. I wasn’t aware of that particular collection agency.
He told me that he was familiar with a lawyer by the name of John Watts and Associates. He said he would explain the situation that he was being harassed by a collection agency that kept calling the house. He got with John and talked
I… (Read more)
Hello, my name is Tanisha. I had a legal issue occur and I didn’t know what to go or which direction to turn.
I went on the internet and located Watts Law Group. I called and they were very efficient. They called me back within 24 hours. I came down from Gadsden and within 48 hours, they were discussing my legal issue with me.
They made me feel very comfortable. Any questions that I had, they answered. They were very… (Read more)
John is very knowledgeable of the matters he handles. He has not only represented me but he maintains an open line of communication with his clients. I feel comfortable calling him to ask for advice. I would definitely use him again if the need arises.… (Read more)
When a debt collector called my employer (I work in child care) and told my boss that I had committed a felony and that she should run a records check on me, it was devastating. I was afraid, not only of losing my job, but a beloved career. I went online to a site with lawyers from all over Alabama and asked if what the collector had done was legal. Within fifteen minutes I was contacted by Watt’s office, informed… (Read more)
I am one of those that thought I could never stand a chance against the unlawful actions of the biggest violators of law in America. I was just a “consumer” which by corporate definition is a “nobody” that no one cares about.
Talk about being wrong!!!
John and Randi saved my bacon, and the bacon I needed to provide for my family from a very large and obviously well monied collection agency.
I will continue to use him, and consider… (Read more)
John has a way of explaining legal matters that removes the mystery and intimidation that I would normally feel. I have watched his videos and listened to his teleseminars on various consumer law topics and he has a way of simplifying the law into useful information for those of us who aren’t lawyers but who need guidance. When I had questions about Power of Attorney and Living Wills, etc. to help with my aging mother, he took the time to… (Read more)
John Watts assisted me with violations of the TCPA & FDCPA due to identity theft issues. When John and I sat down, and began reviewing my information he took each situation we were dealing with, and explained it to me in detail. He also provided me with reports, and links to videos on each topic to better educate me. John really goes the extra mile to educate his clients on their case.
John also assisted me in disputing the discrepancies… (Read more)
I had a situation where a debt collector called my home and left voice messages saying I needed to call them to settle a debt. I did not owe this collector nor did I ever have dealings with them but they continued harassing me with phone calls which totally stress me out. My husband got in touch with John Watts and explained the situation to him. John informed him that my rights were being violated. John’s assistant Heather contacted me… (Read more)
John was very helpful to me in defending me in a law suit brought by a junk debt buyer. I even received a cash settlement because of the collections agencies failure to follow the law – Thanks to John and Stan for all their help!… (Read more)
John Watts and his staff assisted me with TCPA, FDCPA, and Third Party Contact Claims against debt collectors.
Debt Collectors were contacting my parents, calling me at work, and calling my daughter’s cell phone for a debt the collectors had been made aware was fraudulent. It had gotten to the point that my wife, and I spent more time arguing over debt collectors calling then we did enjoying the small amount of time we have together.
Then we found Watts… (Read more)
Mr. Watts has successfully represented me in over seven cases against abusive debt collectors. I fully recommend Mr. Watts and his team.… (Read more)
I called Mr. Watts after I started receiving calls 2-3 times a day from a collector for a debt I did not owe. He helped me through this and was my advocate during the process even though I was 800 miles away from him. I felt like he still gave me the same service as if I was walking into his office and doing business face to face since then he has helped my wife and myself on another case… (Read more)
I hired Mr, John Watts back in Febuary of this year for a creditor calling for someone on my cell phone harrassing me.I was not the person they we’re looking for but they keep calling over and over again.Mr. Watts and Heather are the best in the business,they sued and I got my settlement check today.05/14/2010.If you need and Attorney I will advise you to hire John Watts and Heather a.s.a.p. They work so hard for me and stayed in… (Read more)
When I pulled my credit report a few months ago I found a credit card I had no knowledge of this card until I looked at my report! I was so sick over this! I was served papers at my home that the company was suing me for this large amount of money that was charged to this credit card. I had no clue what to do so I called John Watts. I had heard how great of an attorney… (Read more)
I would highly recommend this attorney. He helped my father after the unexpected loss of my mother with some very difficult financial problems with credit card companies. Don’t know what we would have done without John and Randi.… (Read more)