Campos Chartered Law/ Hess Kennedy

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Garbage removed.Cajunbulldog

Okay, that was useful....

Are they for real. I have almost $50,000 worth of credit cards and I don't want to be in worse shape than I am in now.

It's a shame that a company has earned such a reputation for being fraudulent. I appreciate this forum as a means of venting!

I have had positive experiences with Hess Kennedy.

How are you all finding out this information about these companies? I know about the BBB but have been told they are not always the best and most reliable source.

I have had no problems whatsoever with Campos. I was completely satisfied with their work and, in fact, they were able to get my debt reduced to less than half of what I owed. I was very impressed. No empty promises.

Just my opinion but do your research for yourself before giving anyone your money. If you dont feel comfortable with what you find out dont give them anything.

I believe that when a person is dealing with debt consolidation you must be honest with counselors and /or attorneys.

What exactly makes this company a scam? How do they scam you?

I would check with the BBB to see if It's true about the complaints.

Definately, check with the BBB and states' AGs, that should do it.

I looked up Hess Kennedy online and they appear to be a legitimate Law Firm.

Online where..the HK website? :lol:

Befor calling it a scam lets just research and make sure the companies are not linked together, there are serveral companies out there they may have simialar names or address, wouldnt want to ruin their reputation by labeling them as scams.

Looks like the Hess co. is a good company to go with !

It is nice to see everyone in the forum is keeping an eye out for misguided information. Possibly a solution is to ask other debt consolidation services about their competitors.

Thank you for all this helpful information.

Wow! Thanks for all of the great information everyone.

If you are unsure about this company then you should do your own research on them if you've done research and didnt like what you saw then go to a company you feel comfortable with

Since Richard Brennan is highly recommended, may I have contact information for him?

Thank you!
AB

While some situations are clearly a scam, some are quick to claim scam, whether it's from an unknowledgeable perspective or just to create chaos.
What is it with people that just like to stir the pot anyway?

good information, this will be very helpful to cautious people

Call the BBB in your state if you unsure of the companies reputation.

arent you guests running out of fake names yet :lol:

I have used Hess Kennedy in the past with favorable results. I was able to get control of my debt.

Yes, be cautious!!!

In any business you will have your sare of non-satisfied customers. It seems that Mr. Campos cannot make everyone happy.

I have seen some great responses from people on this forum. Can u tell me how your experience has been with this Company?

Well KatiMartino - Apart from the slew of recent "Guest" posts, which are highly suspect, I would heed what you have read.

Speaking from my own personal experience. I would run as far away from this company as possible. They have a horrible record with the BBB, which wasn't the case when I was referred to them. I had to file complaints with the Florida BBB where they are located, as well as the Florida Attorney General's Office to get a refund from them.

I am well aware of the difference between debt consolidation and debt settlement and how each work. I made payments long enough to have enough in my escrow account for this company to start negotiating the settlement of some of my smaller debts. Nothing was being done, no correspondence had been sent out to my creditors to advise that I was even working with this company, and when I started to realize that something wasn't right, it was too late. My emails and written correspondence were ignored. When I called, I was kept on hold for extremely long periods of time (while paying the long distance rates), and would then be hung up on before a paralegal or anyone else other than a receptionist would talk to me.

A guy named Adam, who listed himself as the Office Manager, actually responded to the BBB and Florida AG complaints by saying that the credit counseling firm (CCC of America) who had referred me to his company gave me wrong information, but as a gesture of goodwill, they would refund my money. They claimed that they do not provide debt settlement services, but rather audit consumer credit account agreements to see if high/unreasonable interest was being charged by creditors and then try to handle the accounts for consumers based on this.

Yet, my contract, which I have saved, states in black and white, that I was agreeing to retain them for "Debt Settlement" services. There was no mention anywhere in the contract of them providing services to dispute consumer credit agreements.

Anyway, like one "Guest" advised.... do your own research. There is info about this company on numerous other sites besides this one.

Research, research, research. Even the smartest of people can get played. Learn from your mistakes and move on. Warn others by reporting it......

I became unemployed, had already filed a bankruptcy previously, and needed a way to manage some debts. I received an email about debt consolidation, so I went and checked out the web site. It sounded like something that could help me, so I signed up for the program. I agreed to pay $121 a month for 12 months, and in return my debts would be taken care of. I never received a copy of my contract, I still had debt collectors calling me, and different and higher amounts were taken from my checking account with no explanation. Every time I called I would get a recording saying to leave a message and my call WOULD be returned within a half hour during normal business hours. I never received calls back. This is an absolute fraud!

Lauren
Normal, Illinois
U.S.A.

Hi Monica! I've read your posts, and you have a lot of great info. You would be a great addition to this board, would you register and join us?

Hi,

For those of you who didn't have a great experience with Debtcc, I want to let you know that it worked out great for me! So for the "non believers" I'm proof that Debtcc can get you back on your feet.

~Sabina

Hi everyone, I am here because everytime I go on here I hear so many negative and positive things about this company, over all I can tell you one thing, if any complaints are legitimate than file it with the attorneys office, try and get their lisencing yanked so they can stop practicing law if they are actually true scammers. So bottom line is this people that are actually complaining is either 1. Unhappy clients that didn't fully understand what debt settlement program means because they've been misguided by whoever presented them the program or 2. Disgruntled ex-employees. Remember common says if a law at hugh has Campos or Hess than you will definitely run into some forms of complaints but believe me whatever the complaints may be it hold very little grounds because as soon as that client signs that form there is actually full disclosure policies that is meant for a 5th grader to understand aswell not like how the credit card companies tries to disclose you on their policies that even a 27th grader can even decipher. I am sure if anyone that owns a credit card just look up the BBB and tell me how complaints you see on that company(THOUSANDS) but yet us people still do business with them, isn't ironic???? Just use common sense, if you are dealing with a LAW FIRM, they have alot to lose and they studied and practiced law for many years and make really good money so therefore when they open their own major firm do you think they would want to risk getting shut down for just a few buck? Commonsense I tell ;)

I feel it is good to have some information from anyone that has done business with any debt consolidation agency because work of mouth is best information you can get.

Whats "work of mouth"?? yikes!

Oh my..I'm not going to touch that one! :oops:

Well whatever it is, its apparently the best information you can get.... :oops:

Well, this is certainly an informative thread.

All this information has been very helpful. It appears that many of you have already done research and looked into this. It helps those of us who haven't had the chance yet. Thanks for the info.

work of mouth is the best way, Anne

For Consumers who are knee deep in debt and do not qualify to file for BK and only hope is to participate in debt settlement programs, my advise to you is that before enrolling into a settlement program please research and read up about what your Fair Collection Practice Act is first so that way you fully understand what the risk involves are, second evaluate your own self be ensure you are well discplined this time to fully complete a program because it doesn't make any sense to continue to put money out there knowing you will not suceed and later on have to drop out again. And third find a law firm that has the experiences and knowledge in negotiating with your creditors/bill collectors. Threads that post a complaint is not legitimate enough to pass good judgement, because I can guarantee you one thing there is not one particular Law Firm in the nations that handles a settlement program will have a 100% non complaint or satisfied proof for everyone. My knowledge of Hess Kennedy is this, they are an international law firm based all over the world and they are not just focused on handling settlements they practice other laws, like property asset protection, bankruptcy, credit counseling,wealth management and debt settlement. A company like this with the size and volume it has is considered well established considering they have over 6 billions dollars managing their clients assets so therefore one thing you can be sure this company is not out to make a quick buck and go bankrupt and disapear with your money. As you can see they actually have much to lose. I speak on any other law firm but as long as its a law firm that is fully regulated and approved by your state than basically they are all the same when it comes to practicing the same laws but I can not speak on their behalf when it comes to experiences.

So then, are you speaking on behalf of Hess?

Common sense- you sound like the I Can Help You poster, a few pages back.

You are wrong in the fact that a consumer CAN negotiate with creditors.

I have paid in full with creditors I negotiated with in dropping interest, and another one to lower it so I could pay thme off sooner.

Yes, I put myself in credit card debt- for docotrs visits, meds, etc- no vacation trips.

The point being, is whoever you choose check them out completely- I don't care if they are a large firm or small firm-doesn't mean one is more trustworthy than another. karen

Bossy4455, you sound like your boasting on how responsible you are and how you can manage to pay off your creditors on your own, I congratulate you on your sucess in becoming debt free, but you must realize that not everyone can be like you. And no I am not speaking on behalf for Hess, I am speaking on behalf of all the consumers that get more confused by going onto these threads when really they need to do actually thinking on their own. I will tell you what the real options are so pay attention and please stop twisting my words around! If you have high interest rates and the creditors aren't willing to reduce it down, credit counseling Program would be your best option. If you are months behind and you can not afford Credit Counseling Program, debt settlement Programs will be a more viable option at this point. Can you settle on your own, of course you can, just be sure to be able to save up a good lump sum so when a bill collector calls and negotiate with you than you will have that funds available, but if you know you are seriously undisciplined to do that on your own, than hiring a law firm to help you negotiate and have you set aside some funds so they can use it to negotiate with for you. I do not encourage anyone to do settlement because why? Cause there is no guarantee you will make it thru successfully. Now if you can not afford settlement program than seek a bankruptcy attorney before you put yourself in deeper mess and have the bill collectors send it off to their law firms to file a suit and have your wages garnished. So bottom line is this, if anyone looking to get out from under this and I mean debt, just pay your bills on time if you are late get caught up, but if you are too far late and there's no more catching up, start saving quick, if you can not save than your only choice is hire someone to do it.

I am not here to intend to represent any company but if you really want my advise about debt consolidation programs whether it is Credit Counseling or Debt Settlement I am more than glad to tell anything especially the things that most companies won't share with you, hey what do I have to lose here I am just trying to keep it real and truthful cause I know for a fact there is plenty of companies out there misleading the community and that is not fair or right for anyone especially for those that are already crippled from this financial crisis.

Hi,

What is the relationship between "Hess Kennedy" and "Campos Chartered Law"?

Praveen

We were with Mezey & Associates. We just got a letter from them telling us that as of Oct. 27 our account is being transfered to Campos Chartered Law Firm. What's the deal with that?

I dont know.Did you ask Mezey & Associates why they were transfering your account?

I too received a letter from Mezey and Assoc saying I was being transferred to Campos Charter Law firm but if I wanted to opt out I could call the number listed. When I called to opt out they told me the letter was wrong and I needed to send them a letter in the mail in order to opt out.

I found out that Mezey and Associates & Campos Charter are pretty much one in the same. Customer service answers for both firms. Soooooo you don't need to change anything...acct.# etc. The only differance will be on your bank statement. It will say Campos instead of Mezey. Also, any letters you get will have Campos as the letterhead. THAT IS THE ONLY CHANGE. You aren't going to have to start over or pay anything extra.