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QUESTION: I defaulted on a WaMu providian credit card. The account went to a collection agency. the agency has hired an attouny to collect the debt. My ? is: can they still collect since WaMu (Washington Mutual) went under and no longer exist?
ANSWER: Cathy:
Yes, it would just be applied to Chase who is the successor in interest.
Jason Barnette
Barnette Law Offices, LLC
http://www.barnettelawoffices.com
615-585-3885
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QUESTION: Can I call chase to work a payment arrangement with them instead of the collection agency, Or does it have to go to court?
Cathy:
You can attempt to make an arrangement with Chase but, they may refer you to the debt collector/law firm. If they do, try and arrange something with them.
Jason Barnette
Barnette Law Offices, LLC
http://www.barnettelawoffices.com
615-585-3885
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Barnette Law Offices, LLC
Expertise
Barnette Law Offices, LLC can answer questions relating to credit reporting inaccuracies, debt collection abuse, and bankruptcy issues. No portion of any of our communications shall be construed to form an attorney-client relationship. We only represent residents of Tennessee.
Experience
Jason Barnette is a licensed attorney in the state of Tennessee admitted before the Tennessee Supreme Court. He is the founder of Barnette Law Offices, LLC in Nashville, Tennessee. Barnette Law Offices, LLC is one a the very few Tennessee law firms which handles cases arising under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act.
Organizations
National Association of Consumer Attorney's (pending)
Education/Credentials
Appalachian School of Law - Juris Doctor
Licensed Attorney - Tenneessee Supreme Court
Past/Present Clients
J.P. Morgan Chase, Countrywide
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