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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 12:05 pm

Has anyone heard of the Consumer Law Center? They are in Florida, I think and I hear they can really help with clearing up debts and I have a friend I would like to refer to them but I have searched all over the web and cannot find a phone number or website. Do any of you have any information you can PM me?

Any help would be appreciated!

Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 12:12 pm

I am not familiar with them personally. Have you Googled them? I get uneasy when mentioning Florida, because there are so many 'bad' companies in Florida. I'm not saying that Consumer Law Center is bad, but you may want to first check with the Better Business Bureau in the town they are based in Florida. DO NOT give them your business if they are not at least a member with good standing, and even then, you want to research further.

Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 12:15 pm

That's just it, Anthony. I googled them and checked the BBB, can't find anything at all. I don't know if they are a newer company or a scam or what, but I wanted to find out for sure before I referred her to them. The only thing I have is an address:

791 Park of Commerce Blvd. Ste.600
Boca Raton, FL 33487

Even looking for the address, I cannot find anyone listed in that space...I guess if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is, right?!

Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 12:26 pm

I would steer clear from them if they are not easy to locate. You want a company that is known by many consumers and monitoring organizations. Have you apllied for a free consultation with this site? They will put you in touch with reputable companies.

Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 12:37 pm

I am nearly out of debt Very Happy

. I joined a yr or so ago and did it myself. I was just trying to help a friend of mine who is not feeling the nerve to clear up her own debts (most of which are PDL). Thanks for your response, Anthony!

Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 12:38 pm

Do you realize that most internet payday loans are illegal, meaning that they are not licensed to operate in any state, and that some state outlaw internet loans or storefront all together?

Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 5:28 am

The consumer law center has ties to Hess Kennedy & Campos law.Just thought you would like to know.Proof posted below.

2007 LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ANNUAL REPORT FILED
Apr 30, 2007
DOCUMENT# L060001 15625 Secretary of State
Entity Name: THE CONSUMER LAW CENTER LC
Current Principal Place of Business: New Principal Place of Business:
210 N. UNIVERSITY DRIVE
209
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33071 US
Current Mailing Address: New Mailing Address:
210 N. UNIVERSITY DRIVE
209
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33071 US
FEI Number: FEI Number Applied For (X) FEI Number Not Applicable ( ) Certificate of Status Desired
Name and Address of Current Registered Agent: Name and Address of New Registered Agent:
HESS KENNEDY COMPANY ROBBINS, TIM
210 N. UNIVERSITY DRIVE 210 N. UNIVERSITY DRIVE
209 209
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33071 US CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33071 US
The above named entity submits this statement for the purpose of changing its registered office or registered agent, or both, in the State of Florida.
SIGNATURE: TIM ROBBINS 04/30/2007
Electronic Signature of Registered Agent Date
MANAGING MEMBERS/MANAGERS: ADDITIONS/CHANGES:
Title: MGR ( ) Delete Title: ( ) Change ( ) Addition
Name: LAURA HESS, INC., Name:
Address: 210 NORTH UNIVERSITY DRIVE Address:
City-St-Zip: CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33071 US City-St-Zip:
Title: MGR ( ) Delete Title: ( ) Change ( ) Addition
Name: JEFF CAMPOS, P.A., Name:
Address: 3200 N. UNIVERSITY DRIVE Address:
City-St-Zip: CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33065 US City-St-Zip:
Title: MGR ( ) Delete Title: ( ) Change ( ) Addition
Name: DAVID KLEIMAN, P.A., Name:
Address: 954 WEST GRACE STREET Address:
City-St-Zip: CHICAGO, IL 60613 US City-St-Zip:
Title: MGR ( ) Delete Title: ( ) Change ( ) Addition
Name: DAVID LIPMAN, P.A., Name:
Address: 3200 N. UNIVERSITY DRIVE Address:
City-St-Zip: CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33065 City-St-Zip:
Title: MGR ( ) Delete Title: ( ) Change ( ) Addition
Name: STEIN, LEE Name:
Address: 123 NW 13TH STREET Address:
City-St-Zip: BOCA RATON, FL 33432 City-St-Zip:
Title: MGR ( ) Delete Title: ( ) Change ( ) Addition
Name: MAVRIDES, MOYAL & AS, SOCIATES, LLP Name:
Address: 1622 YORK AVENUE Address:
City-St-Zip: NEW YORK, NY 10028 City-St-Zip:
I hereby certify that the information supplied with this filing does not qualify for the exemption stated in Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. I further certify that the information indicated on this report is true and accurate and that my electronic signature shall have the same legal effect as if made under oath; that lam a managing member or manager of the limited liability company or the receiver or trustee empowered to execute this report as required by Chapter 608, Florida Statutes.
SIGNATURE: EDWARD CHERRY MGR 04/30/2007
Electronic Signature of Signing Managing Member, Manager, or Authorized Representative / Date

Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 10:37 am

That translates into: Don't get involved with them.

Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 10:43 am

Thanks for your wonderful advice. You might have just prevented someone from making a major mistake. It is appreciated that you guys are on top of everything.

ladybug

Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 10:52 am

With so many illegal or unsavory companies popping up everyday, in so many cities, it is actually extremely difficult to stay on top of everything. The best thing that we can do is lay out the laws, educate ourselves about what is legal and what is illegal, and deal with these companies one by one, until the noose is tightened once and for all around the neck of these illegal companies.

Guest · Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 8:03 pm

Hello,

I'm currently dealing with the "Consumer Law Center" and things are not going well. I will post more soon.

Jai

Guest · Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 8:24 pm

Dear Friends,

Like I said, I have been dealing with the Consumer Law Center in Florida for about a month now, and right now I believe they may have conned me.

The address I have for them is

3200 N University Drive Suite 210
Coral Springs, FL 33065

I "hired them" to help consolidate my credit card debt. They wanted me to sign forms and authorize an automatic withdrawal from my checking account. I cannot go into more detail because I am very embarrassed that I was so naive to not have seen this coming.

Anyway, they have taken $165 from my account, but I have stopped payment on future ones. I did this because after a month I realized that all of my credit cards were still open and active- after I hired them to investigate and take legal action!! They tld me they would have them closed. In other words, 5 weeks later I have no evidence that they have done anything for me.

Some things I noticed about their website and "official" forms:

1) website has no mention of any single person or lawyer
2) on the website under "settled cases," the page says "page currently under construction" DUHHH!
3) Letterheads are extremely Cheap and Simple
4) contract to employ has a lot of ambiguous language such as "Approximately 48 months"

Other Observations:

1) address is CURRENTLY coral springs, fl- suite 210.....it should be noted that even at a Mailboxes Etc, or other non-us post office box business, you can chose whether you want your address to be "box" or "suite." kinda curious
2) It may be that when you heard abut "Consumer Law Center," what you really heard about was the "NATIONAL Consumer Law Center," which is a legitimate business in Boston, according to my research. This firm may have chosen this name because it closely resembles the national name, which may have an excellent reputation for helping people (honestly i don't know much about them so check for yourself) PRETTY CLEVER OF THEM!!
3) they were extremely aggressive in getting money up front- even before they shared their services. Be very careful!

Anyway they got me for one bank payment before I stopped payment. I don't know if they are truly a scam or not, but the whole thing was just too weird for me and I couldn't sleep because of worry. If anyone would like to set me straight on them I am willing to listen. I don't mean to slam them.

Do your research!!!

Peace,

Jai

Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2007 1:15 pm

Never hire any company without doing a thourough check on them.

Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 7:51 am

Thanks to all for the information. My friend has decided to go with our local CCCS Chapter (non-profit)after all which by what you all have posted, seems like a wise decision.

Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 11:09 am

That is most likely a wise choice. Keep us informed.

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