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Navigating Debt Collection: Unraveling the Impact on Credit Scores

By Andrea Villasis | February 2, 2024

Credit scores and Debt Collection. The two are often linked together as they are a significantly impact individuals’ financial well-being. Understanding this connection is crucial for anyone navigating the challenges of debt collection. In this blog post, we’ll be discussing the relationship between debt collection and credit scores, learning more about the impact and seeing…

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UPDATES AND CLIENT STORIES:

How The Fair Shot Act Will Keep Families Out of Poverty

By Andrea Villasis | May 19, 2023

On May 9th, 2023 Governor Inslee signed The Fair Shot Act into law. This significant legislation was a direct response to the growing living costs…

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Tribute to National Consumer Protection Week

By Andrea Villasis | March 6, 2023

It’s the start of one of our favorite times of the year: National Consumer Protection Week!

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Making Way for a New Path

By Andrea Villasis | February 17, 2023

Alex worked as a full-time photographer and ran a soundly running small business that suffered financially when the Covid-19 pandemic hit. Alex, out of necessity,…

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Getting a Fair Shot

By Andrea Villasis | February 14, 2023

After a year since its launch, we got to see our bill, The Fair Shot Act, pass the senate on the first of February. This is exciting news as this act will bring Washington’s exemption laws to reflect the current cost of living in our state.

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Student Loans Go Before the Supreme Court

By Matt Saling | February 14, 2023

On February 28, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States will hear oral arguments on two separate cases, both of which challenge President Biden’s loan forgiveness program.

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When the Dealership Gives Your Lemons

By Alyssa Au | February 14, 2023

Do you know what a lemon is? We’re not talking about the fruit – Lemon Law protects new vehicle owners who have significant, continuing mechanical problems with their vehicles that are covered by a warranty.

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Unlawfully Charged

By Andrea Villasis | January 5, 2023
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Samantha reached out to NWCLC after she was served with a debt collection lawsuit for a $17,000 loan. Samantha experienced very difficult times during COVID…

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A Well Deserved Fresh Start

By Andrea Villasis | August 19, 2022
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Rachel first reached out to us for advice on how to respond to a debt defense lawsuit from a big brand-named bank that had left…

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Finally Being Able to Breathe

By Andrea Villasis | August 19, 2022
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Marie Ann originally reached out to NWCLC after being served with two debt cases seeking almost $20,000 in debt that Marie Ann couldn’t afford to…

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