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Allegro Law Firm reviews – has anyone worked with them?

Date: Wed, 04/23/2008 - 09:39

Submitted by anonymous
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Allegro Law Firm reviews: Has anyone heard of them or worked with Allegro Law Firm. I have not seen anything on them and I am being pressed to make a decision. Just can't make up my mind if I should do debt settlement, or credit counseling. 4 of my cards have gone to collections and one, the largest is still willing to lower my interest or I could do Credit counseling. I am torn and don't know which is the best way to go. So much negative stuff on here about debt settlement that it has me scared to go that route.


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So, Can someone honestly tell me if Allegro Law Firm is a honest, good agency to go through for debt settlement? I am very stressed at this point and willing to try anything. I have already received a civil summons for a small credit card (I am sure is small claims court) and expect more if something is not done fast.


I've been using them for about a year now, they take 60 bucks for a fee, and the rest goes torwards my debt. Auto withdraw every month, I don't mind the fee, because it's hassle free to me, so far they have done exactly what they are meant to do.


lrhall41

Submitted by on Wed, 12/02/2009 - 17:04

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Do not go with allegro law!!! They have a class action law suit against them for taking peoples money (including mine) and not honoring their end of the agreement!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I cant even get a refund of my thousands i paid in that never were used to settle my debt!!!!!


lrhall41

Submitted by on Mon, 12/14/2009 - 17:53

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This is a horrible company. The represenitives on the phone whom you first talk to would sell you their leg if they could. But then there is nobody. You can't get anyone on the phone and when you do they arn't from the law firm and have no advice or answers. Absoliutly nothing was done for us debt-wise and we are now being sued by credit card companies, and they will garnish us, and the law firm who is supposed to be "HELPING" us will still take the same amount of money from us and keep it. The first many payments go directly to the fees. And now they won't take any call after we cancelled with them and will not refund our retainer we've accumulated for the creditors. We are now filing Bankrupcy, sould have done this to begin with.
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Allegro Law Firm reviews: Has anyone heard of them or worked with Allegro Law Firm. I have not seen anything on them and I am being pressed to make a decision. Just can't make up my mind if I should do debt settlement, or credit counseling. 4 of my cards have gone to collections and one, the largest is still willing to lower my interest or I could do Credit counseling. I am torn and don't know which is the best way to go. So much negative stuff on here about debt settlement that it has me scared to go that route.


lrhall41

Submitted by on Tue, 12/15/2009 - 19:54

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Fellow anon here, just trying to figure out what's up. I enrolled in the debt management plan almost a year ago, and for almost all year, everything was fine. Chunk of money went to my cards, minus the $59 fee to Allegro, I was cool with that.

News of the receivership happening was eyebrow-raising, but everything continued on as it was.

Now I'm checking my statements, and payments aren't going through. I thought the receivership wasn't supposed to make things worse. Contacting Allegro sounds like a lost cause, but trying to contact Louis Colley (phone, email) is worse than talking to the wall. (The wall might not reply either, but at least it doesn't leave the room to avoid questions.) Any kind of message is met with an auto-response of what's on the receivership's site, copied verbatim.

I know it's nothing compared to what you folks in debt settlement are going through. Good luck.


lrhall41

Submitted by on Wed, 12/16/2009 - 00:03

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Allegro law took money from my 75 year old father to pay his bills then paid only the small balance credit cards. For two years he thought they were paying his bills untill he received papers that he was being sued. He retained an attorney only to find out the were in Chapter 11 and he was out $4500. This should not be allowed to happen to our elderly


lrhall41

Submitted by on Wed, 12/16/2009 - 20:22

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Hey Allegro Law scammed comrades...I got an email from that guy appointed to be in charge of the receivership of Allegro Law...as I have sent him numerous emails (and highly encourage you all do the same and keep on bugging the guy), stating that he cannot do anything with the negotiating of my pending debt, for which money I sent Allegro Law and cannot for anyone that is not "current with payments to Allegro Law".... can you believe his guts? thinking that we were to continue senting money to this dead horse under receivership and once we had already learned that Allegro had acknowledged 10% of what we had sent them to go under our escrow and pocketing the other 90% - not to mention that when I did the math, on the last call I got answered from Allegro - the kind of money these crooks were expected was twice or three times the amount owed to the credit card......replied to that receiverships email, stating that he needs to go and work for us in a much better manner as he was appointed by a high court to fight for the monies Allegro had scammed us of and come back with a much better answer, instead of being crook number two in line - on the same topic. Please back a couple pages and find this email and keep on hammering this guy with demands and be relentless on it....maybe, just maybe, f we do not let this issue die, we can recover some of our money...... (alejandrina.2009@yahoo.com)


lrhall41

Submitted by on Wed, 12/30/2009 - 20:21

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this is the information we all found posted on the scam by Allegro Law mddle of 2009....all that have been scammed, please send emails ona routive basis to this guy appointed by the high court...by the tone of his one reply to me, he may be "Allegro Law Jr", as he seems to thin that we need to continue sending payments to Allegro - even as they were under and held under receivership due to their fraudulent ways of conducting business...he must be nuts thinking that any of us will continue to send these f....crooks more money - most of us cut our losses and went on....my one debt is still unpaid as I sent them all the money destined for this reason. Pulled one of the debts and I actually settled and paid if off by less than half directle with the owner of the debt (Bank of America), got a letter of clearance from them after it was all paid off and it no longer is reflected on my credit.....so, please join me to continue sending emails to this guy....... (alejandrina.2009@yahoo.com)

Allegro Law Claims

STATEMENT OF RECEIVER


Allegro Law, LLC has been placed in Receivership by the Circuit Court of Autauga County, Alabama as a result of an action filed by the Attorney General of the State of Alabama along with the Alabama Securities Commission. Louis C. Colley has been appointed receiver of Allegro's funds and ongoing business under the supervision of the Circuit Court. All records are currently being reviewed in order that each client may be protected to the fullest extent. It is anticipated that a debt management plan will be continued for the benefit of the client according to the agreements already in place. Debt settlement plans are currently being evaluated to see if proposals have been accepted by creditors and to determine if a settlement can be reached on behalf of the client. A claims process will be established for refunds of any funds available and not used on behalf of a client. This website will be continually updated to provide further information and eventually the claims procedure will be posted on this site. I understand your concern and assure you we will work through this process as quickly as possible for the benefit of all clients.
???Louis C. Colley
Court Appointed Receiver
Contact us: By email
By Phone: 1-888-361-3303
By Mail: PO Box 680840


lrhall41

Submitted by on Wed, 12/30/2009 - 20:31

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This is the lastest update from the receivership's office regarding Allegro Law. After reading the post, please email or contact his office don't call the 800 # because all you will get is an answering machine call his office direct at (334)365-1500 you won't get him, but his secretary will answer the phone, answere your questions and take your information, she is very nice.

1/6/2010 - Update 1-6-2010

UPDATE 01-06-2010

Now that the receivership case has been remanded from Federal Court to State Court, a hearing has been set on January 25th, 2010. At this hearing it is anticipated the Court will address any challenges the owners of Allegro Law may have concerning the establishment of the receivership. If the receivership remains in place, the process will begin for establishing a refund procedure. There are not enough assets available for a complete refund of client payments. An accounting is ongoing to determine what potential refunds are available.
As stated in the past, debt management agreements are continuing unless the client terminates those agreements and some debt settlements are being accomplished.
A new update will be posted on January 26tth, 2010.


lrhall41

Submitted by on Thu, 01/07/2010 - 10:38

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Please keep us posted as to what the outcome of this "fiasco" ends up being. I sent money for an entire year and yes, I did terminate the deal with Allegro - when I learned they were under receivership....who would have continue sending money if they knew Allegro was accused of fraud? The Receivership "expected" people to continue sending money - on an email sent to me, and I repplied to him that is idiotic......so, hopefully we can recover some - if not all, of our monies -


lrhall41

Submitted by on Fri, 01/08/2010 - 13:29

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I have been in the Allegro Law Firm ever since Apr. 2008, and finally found out that they were being sued and thought it was strange that the end of last quarter of last year I was not being able to talk nor get in touch with them. Found out on line
they were a ripoff and was getting sued. Had a lot invested going with this Firm. So disappointed, confused, angry, and now untrustworthy for help. Since I had talked to Mr. Colley's secretary and got what to do and send everything as soon as possible. Now waiting for more of the answers to what to do. Was under contract, paid $425.00 upfront, plus the
monthly fee of escrow of $392.00 a month, and now I have lost over $5,000.00 . And have got 2 summons, last year and this year.This makes me sick. And since I am a disabled body on top. This is a shame.
I am praying for this matter and of others also to be worked out and we can go in life as should.
By the way I was told I did not have to file a complaint with the Attorney General office in Alabama but just send in what I had with Mr. Colley. Thank you Mr. Colley
for your help.


lrhall41

Submitted by on Mon, 01/11/2010 - 09:22

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I can not tell you to use these people. I have been with them for over a year and when my checking account was hacked back in December, I had to change my account and now they are dropping me because I sent them a check and can not get them on the phone to talk with me about this. None of their phone numbers apparently work as you are placed on hold forever.


lrhall41

Submitted by on Mon, 01/11/2010 - 10:01

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This is the update to the 01-06-2010 email sent from the receiver's office. Please read and as you can see there is not enough money to give a full refund to all clients. So people, if you haven't, please call and give your name to the receiver's office so that you could be on their refund list. Even if we get a small refund is better than not getting any at all.


UPDATE 01-06-2010

Now that the receivership case has been remanded from Federal Court to State Court, a hearing has been set on January 25th, 2010. At this hearing it is anticipated the Court will address any challenges the owners of Allegro Law may have concerning the establishment of the receivership. If the receivership remains in place, the process will begin for establishing a refund procedure. There are not enough assets available for a complete refund of client payments. An accounting is ongoing to determine what potential refunds are available.
As stated in the past, debt management agreements are continuing unless the client terminates those agreements and some debt settlements are being accomplished.
A new update will be posted on January 26tth, 2010.


lrhall41

Submitted by on Wed, 01/13/2010 - 08:58

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thanks for keeping us posted on the due date of the next court......

if they are going to base the refunds on "people being current and active" then we ALL are screwed... the moment each of us learned that these crooks were under receivership, we simply stopped sending payments, who would have continued? or under which rock does one have to be under, to not know what is going on with these scam dogs?


lrhall41

Submitted by on Fri, 01/22/2010 - 15:29

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I sure as hell terminated the agreement, I believe the moment Allegro breached the honesty under which they proclaimed to function, they id the first termination....we simply did not continue to "throw our pearls to the hogs? - that is how each one of our cases needs to be revised, not based on being 'still under agreement' - that is a load of crap...which agreement? - the one Allegro Law first breached by stealing?


lrhall41

Submitted by on Fri, 01/22/2010 - 15:31

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Originally Posted by Anonymous
Allegro Law Firm reviews: Has anyone heard of them or worked with Allegro Law Firm. I have not seen anything on them and I am being pressed to make a decision. Just can't make up my mind if I should do debt settlement, or credit counseling. 4 of my cards have gone to collections and one, the largest is still willing to lower my interest or I could do Credit counseling. I am torn and don't know which is the best way to go. So much negative stuff on here about debt settlement that it has me scared to go that route.


I have been a client of theirs for the last two years and I have been sued by one of my creditors. Allegro I believe will work if you can quickly payoff your debts (two year max) but with anything taking longer than that you are at an huge risk. Good Luck and God Bless!


lrhall41

Submitted by on Thu, 01/28/2010 - 08:55

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Latest update from the receiver's office. Again, please make sure that you contact the receiver's office and have your name placed on the mailing list.


1/28/2010 - Update 01-28-2010

UPDATE 01-28-2010

A hearing was held before Judge Ben Fuller in the Circuit Court of Autauga County, Alabama on January 25th, 2010. Indications from the Court are that the Receivership will be made permanent and plans can move forward with the winding up of the business. As stated before it is anticipated the debt management plans will continue so long as the clients choose and their payments remain current.
Debt settlement plans are being evaluated on a client by client basis to determine what money remains in escrow for potential refund to the client and/or the possible settlement of at least some outstanding debts. A direct mailing will be made to all clients in the near future informing them of their options. Each debt settlement client is again reminded that the funds frozen by the Court will be insufficient to refund all money paid in by client.


lrhall41

Submitted by on Thu, 01/28/2010 - 10:07

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Thanks, mgtc36, for this update.
I know this is a little crazy, but being a woamn of faith, I still stand in agreement that one of these days I am going to recover my money and these crooks will have to burn in hell for eternity. It is icredible that in this great country, with reponsible people, attempting in a spirit of responsibility, to pay their dues to the best of their abilities, and they scam us and take our money and simply think they are going to get away with it. That Louis individual, doubt has the authority or backbone for that matter, to fight much for us.....please, please, all stand in agreement that they will be taken for ALL they have and return to us....

Do please, keep us posted on what is happening. thanks a lot
[email]alejandrina.2009@yahoo.com[/email]


lrhall41

Submitted by on Fri, 01/29/2010 - 12:55

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Help! Oddly, Allegro's New York address is on my credit reports listed as MY current address. I have read of others this has happened to. What did you do to get it removed from your credit reports? I have tried disputing with all 3 of major credit bureaus only t be told that I have to dispute directly with the creditor that reported the incorrect address. I have contacted all of my creditors and they all tell me that they report my correct current address and that they didn't report Allegro's address as mine. This leaves me to believe that the retarded assholes @ Allegro did this. I've tried mailing them letters about this, but of course, I get no response! I've also talked with several people @ various phone #'s for credit bureaus and no one can tell me exactly who (which creditor) reported Allegro,s address. WTF! What CAN I do ? If anyone has the solution or advice, pleas email me @ [email]6083353387@att.blackberry.net[/email]. Thank you and oood luck to all of us!


lrhall41

Submitted by on Sun, 01/31/2010 - 05:39

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Help! What can I do to get Allegro's NY address off MY credit reports? When I tried disputing with credit bureaus, they tell me address was reported by creditor or prospective creditor, therefore, I had to dispute Allegro's address with the creditor directly. Yet, the credit bureaus don't know (or won't tell me) which creditor reported the incorrect address. I have contacted all my creditors and they all tell me they are reporting my correct current address. Have tried contacting Allegro by mail, but of course, no response. I have read this has happened to others. Can anyone tell me what you did to get Allegro's address removed from your credit reports? Any solutions or suggestions are appreciated! Email me @ [email]6083353387@att.blackberry.net[/email]. Thanks and good luck to all of us!


lrhall41

Submitted by on Sun, 01/31/2010 - 06:14

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Help! What can I do to get Allegro's NY address off MY credit reports? When I tried disputing with credit bureaus, they tell me address was reported by creditor or prospective creditor, therefore, I had to dispute Allegro's address with the creditor directly. Yet, the credit bureaus don't know (or won't tell me) which creditor reported the incorrect address. I have contacted all my creditors and they all tell me they are reporting my correct current address. Have tried contacting Allegro by mail, but of course, no response. I have read this has happened to others. Can anyone tell me what you did to get Allegro's address removed from your credit reports? Any solutions or suggestions are appreciated! Email me @ [email]6083353387@att.blackberry.net[/email]. Thanks and good luck to all of us!


lrhall41

Submitted by on Sun, 01/31/2010 - 06:25

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REAL customer

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Originally Posted by Anonymous
Here???s ANOTHER example on this forum of a FAKE post written by some WORM hiding behind a computer. If you are a REAL customer, then you are DEAF, ILLITERATE and DUMB.

That???s because REAL clients are run through a regiment of compliance INFORMING them of the pitfalls of the service. IE: Derogatory Credit Reporting, Inherent Risk Of Lawsuits, Interest Accumulation, Possible Taxes Owed On Forgiven Debt Amounts, and No Guarantees. Can you READ and HEAR DAVE C ? I think not.

If you were a REAL client you said YES, YES, YES, YES, and YES I understand this BOTH on RECORDING and on the CONTRACT. Bottom line, this forum is full of disgusting pathetic liars. You can???t believe a singe word said in this elementary school bathroom wall forum. How pathetic can you be?

THERE IS LITTLE TRUTH SOMEWHERE IN THIS FORUM, BUT FOR THE MOST IT TO BE A PLACE FULL OF MISINFORMATION AND OUTRIGHT LIES.


lrhall41

Submitted by Vikas on Thu, 02/04/2010 - 00:50

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Do not know what this "Vikas" guy is refering to, nor does it make sense to issue an objective say if you have not been taken by this Allegro Law crap.....the contract isgned between us, customers, and allegro law established that both parties agreed to this that and the next - and both of us had our role in the deal...first year law student judgement sound not very objective. We need support as we have been robbed and NO, we are not bathroom materials, this forum is an expression of what we are going through, and while difficult to understand, all of our stories are true and we are describing our own experiences....so hush and let us express ourselves and try to find out what is going on with Allegro,the receivership and the moneys they took from us. Bottom line, we want to recover our money and pay our dues.......


lrhall41

Submitted by on Thu, 02/04/2010 - 13:59

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This is the latest email from the receivership's office regarding Allegro Law, LLC: Now they claim that there is not enough money to reimburse any of us. Wow, I knew that this could happen, but I didn't think that it would affect our money. Hopefully, they'll reimburse us something, we could only hope. :)

2/16/2010 - Update-Debt Settlement Clients


UPDATE AS OF 02-16-2010
DEBT SETTLEMENT CLIENTS

Some debt settlement clients have continued to see settlements reached on their debts with money available in their escrow accounts. Any reasonable settlements that can be reached with said funds will continue at this time. Any debt settlement client has a right to terminate their agreement and ask for a refund. There are insufficient funds under control of the Court to refund all money that has been paid to Allegro Law, LLC by the client. Much of the money paid in has gone to processors, marketers and the prior owners. Refunds can only be made from the funds frozen by the Court. A mailing is being prepared to send to all clients with specific information regarding the process for requesting what funds may be available if termination is requested.


lrhall41

Submitted by on Tue, 02/16/2010 - 12:06

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Allegro Law now has a location in NJ on the BBB. The problem is that the BBB cant locate the company with the address it was given. IT DOESN"T EXIST. Plus this address was not there a few weeks ago when I checked the BBB. They only had two address. The number they have is not even a NJ number. Worst I live in NJ. So I went to find it personally. Do I need to say anything more.
STAY AWAY.


So, after all the back and forth rethoric between a few individuals back in 2008, 2008 and then some.....those who saw reality are still correct and those who defended so passionately what Allegro Law was doing - did they even know what they were talking about, or was it pure ignorance?. As we have it...all of us that sent money to Allegro Law - high monthly fees were lost in the shaffle of the scamming game they do play and have for years and regardless of what is legal or not to say, at this point in time, the Allegro Law herd of imbecils - pardon, attorneys, did take us all and apparently the idiot appointed by the court to negotiate on our behalf, once these dogs were taken down, is as much of a crook, as these crooks are....many of us have lost each penny we sent these imbecils...and there is no political correct term to define this fraud, other thant he fact that we were scammed off, by attempting to settle our dues...anything you guys making comments you have to tell us all, now that the cat is out of the fricking hat?


lrhall41

Submitted by on Tue, 02/16/2010 - 13:24

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Thanks so much for the update. Hopefully we will get that piece of correspondence, and hope also we will get some of the monies they took from us....

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Originally Posted by Anonymous
This is the latest email from the receivership's office regarding Allegro Law, LLC: Now they claim that there is not enough money to reimburse any of us. Wow, I knew that this could happen, but I didn't think that it would affect our money. Hopefully, they'll reimburse us something, we could only hope. :)
2/16/2010 - Update-Debt Settlement Clients
UPDATE AS OF 02-16-2010
DEBT SETTLEMENT CLIENTS
Some debt settlement clients have continued to see settlements reached on their debts with money available in their escrow accounts. Any reasonable settlements that can be reached with said funds will continue at this time. Any debt settlement client has a right to terminate their agreement and ask for a refund. There are insufficient funds under control of the Court to refund all money that has been paid to Allegro Law, LLC by the client. Much of the money paid in has gone to processors, marketers and the prior owners. Refunds can only be made from the funds frozen by the Court. A mailing is being prepared to send to all clients with specific information regarding the process for requesting what funds may be available if termination is requested.


lrhall41

Submitted by on Wed, 02/17/2010 - 12:13

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I have been with them for a year and a half now and my credit balances are shrinking monthly. I am sent a quarterly statement by them but my creditors still send me my monthly statements so you can see everything that is going on with the accounts. They said at the start I would be debt free in 3.1 years and at the rate its going it will be right around that. In order for them to manage your debt and act on your behalf they must have sensitive info such as your SS#. Banks want that same info before they give you money. The management firm must have access to your bank accounts because the monthly payment to them is directly drawn so that you don't send it late to them. This is important because it can take up to two weeks to disperse all the payments to the creditors. This is absolutely critical because one late payment to a creditor and that bank can kick you out of the program and you will have to go back to paying them yourself. It takes discipline but the agreed upon payment amount must be in your bank account on the day each month it is due. I am very satisfied with Allegro Law. They even helped me on the phone with some oddities that were happening on one of my acounts. They called on my behalf to straighten it out! My credit score has also risen over a hundred points since they took over managing my monthly payments!! They are a Legit company and in my particular case they make $52 a month out of what they draw from my bank. Not a bad deal since it has simplified, organized, and improved my finances!!!


lrhall41

Submitted by on Fri, 02/19/2010 - 14:40

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..."No problems with Allegro? - what rock are you under? we all have been scammed and robbed of ou rmonies for almost a year, withour seeing a piece of correspondence that indicates we will ever recover all Allegro took and you are telling us there is no problem and Allegro should have had direct access to our back accounts to help themselves out of more of money? you are kidding!. They have been under receivership.....on a court...and then some and there is no problem?. I wish I could believe anyone that can tell me all is ok with these crooks! but until I recover ANY of the money these bastards took from me and all of us 'scammed commrades' - do not know how one can even have a politically correct expresion of how e have been robbed......

Hopefully we will all stay on top of things and hopefully also, we will recover our money - to go back and pay those these idiots were to pay on our behalf


lrhall41

Submitted by on Thu, 02/25/2010 - 14:13

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Originally Posted by Anonymous
So, Can someone honestly tell me if Allegro Law Firm is a honest, good agency to go through for debt settlement? I am very stressed at this point and willing to try anything. I have already received a civil summons for a small credit card (I am sure is small claims court) and expect more if something is not done fast.


Allegro Law is garbage. They have stolen money from me and now they are shutdown by a court in Alabama. They are considered the biggest debt settlement scam in the nation.STAY AWAY FROM THEM


lrhall41

Submitted by on Mon, 03/01/2010 - 17:37

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Bottom line, Allegro Law took our monies for as long as they could...were shut down by a court, under receivership, guy appointed to handle the receivership pretty useless.....our monies, dear scammed commrades....may be all lost.......those that allowed Allegro to help themselves out of their bank accounts, better cancell that account and allow them no more, withdrawls will continue to happen, your debt payment - will not......BE AWARE OF THESE CROOKS.......


lrhall41

Submitted by on Thu, 03/04/2010 - 10:50

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They're still pulling my money out! What should I do? What did you do? I just got a summons to appear in court for the debt "Allegro Law, LLC" said they would handle. I've tried calling, emailing... Nothing. What I'm reading is very alarming. The contract said to not do anything - they'd handle it - even supposed to forward court documents to them.


lrhall41

Submitted by on Fri, 03/05/2010 - 21:17

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All I could tell u is to read the posts on this site regarding Allegro Law, I can't believe that people haven't read what's happening with this company. You will find out who to contact regarding your contract and what's happening with your money..

good luck, and again READ, READ, READ!!!


lrhall41

Submitted by on Mon, 03/08/2010 - 12:14

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cancel your bank account and open a new one, so Allegro cannot continue to withdraw from that account - why have you not cancelled with them? - most of us did - canx that back account immediately - that way these crooks can no longer help themselves from your account - you WILL NOT get a hold of anyone - they were put under receivership mid last year - then a court has been assigned on this case and doubt very much anyone will see their money back from a 'series of crooks' handling this issue - the Allegro ones, then the receivership guy, then the court people.....the line is growing and aeach of them will not do any of the "handling" for free as we all know - it takes a bunch of sniffer dogs to follow one of them - and they all are in line to get paid for whatever they can get out of Allegro - (if there is anything for them even)....so - Allegro is no more on the map - they only thing there is, is a trail of people chasing after them that will nto fight for any of our monies......send NOTHING TO ALLEGRO - go and fix your issue elsewhere....stay away from these scamdogs.....


lrhall41

Submitted by on Mon, 03/08/2010 - 15:48

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Allegro Law Firm is a rip off. They were only concerned with getting my money but could not provide me good plan on how my debt would be paid off. I quickly chose not to use them, especially since they said it would be months before any payments would go toward my debt. What they take you through is no more than filing bankruptsy and I can do that on my own. I found another company to go with and in one year, I am debt free.


lrhall41

Submitted by on Tue, 03/09/2010 - 07:01

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I called the Office of the Attorney General in Alabama and was tranfered to Mary Mcklintoc (334)353-1831 (a very nice lady) and she gave me the name and phone number of the Receiver apppointed to handled all the money from Allegro Law's account. His name, phone # and address are below:
Louis Colley, Receiver (334)365-1500 & fax (334) 365-1601
P.O. Box 680840, Prasttville, Alabama 36068
When you call his office his secretary will ask you to fax a brief description of your complaint along with a copy of your contract and a bank statement showing all the payments made to Allegro Law. She will also ask you to mail any additional information pertaining to your case. I called today and she told me that Mr. Colley was in court and that he was going to call me this afternoon. So people, call the Receiver's Office today and give his secreatry your name and fax your information as soon as possible. She told me that even if you have filed a complaint with the Attorney General and the BBB you need to get your information to the receiver beacuse all the infarmation you sent will be kept at those offices for their files and future references and will not be sent to the Receiver's Office due to privicy issues. I called Mary M at the Office of the Attorney General and she confirmed that what I was told was true. So again, I can not stress how important it is to call the Receiver's Office and identify yourself as a victim of Allegro Law. Also, if you have not filed a complaint with the Office of the Attorney General in Alabama, call Mary and she will send you a comaplint form along with instructions.But recently a link has been made available on updates to the court proceedings. http://allegrolawclaims.com
Make the calls to verify and dont pay anymore money to Allegro Law because they
have affiliates that will try to retrieve payment anyway. If you had Allegro Law take
money directly out of your bank account, close it because even if you stop payment
and keep your bank account, Allegro Law can still access your account. I had some
dummy call my house after they were shut down by the courts. He claimed he was
from Allegro Law and informed us our account was past due and he wanted it update
as soon as possible...I flipped out. I said, "Who the heck do you think you are? You
know they have shut them down and my account was closed and all Allegro Laws assets
are frozen and you are trying to get more money....you idiot. He said, "Dont take it
personnel." I reported his name (Dwight) and phone number to Alabama Attorney General
and told Mary mentioned and she said to make sure that the Receivership knew it...She
said Allegro Law was trying to recover as much funds as possible before they bit the
dust during court proceedings. At any rate. I think we are screwed. I am getting sued left and right...and now way my 9008.00 will be returned...Lord Jesus God help us all
and punish these heartless thieves.


lrhall41

Submitted by on Sun, 03/14/2010 - 21:44

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Debt Settlement Attorney Keith Nelms with Allegro Law Gets Sued in Alabama

Posted by Steve Rhode

Action by the Alabama Attorney General this week further highlights the tough stance that law enforcement is taking against debt settlement companies. In this case it is against a lawyer and his related professional companies. This suit might lead other debt settlement attorneys to exit the debt settlement business to prevent the loss of their professional license. The suits and actions we are currently seeing against debt settlement companies are just the tip of the iceberg I predict.

Here is the official press release from the Alabama Attorney General???s office.

The Attorney General???s Office and the Alabama Securities Commission are suing a Prattville attorney and the companies he is operating in what is alleged to be one of the largest debt settlement schemes in the nation involving approximately 15,000 customers and millions of dollars nationwide. Autauga County Circuit Judge Ben Fuller is considering a request to grant a preliminary injunction against defendants Allegro Law LLC, Allegro Financial Services LLC, and Keith Anderson Nelms.

This preliminary injunction would prevent the defendants from continuing to engage in deceptive trade practices and to operate without a license. On June 30, the Attorney General???s Office and the Alabama Securities Commission obtained a temporary restraining order against the defendants??? that stopped the defendants??? conduct, appointed a receiver, and froze the defendants??? assets. A preliminary injunction would ensure that those consumer protections will remain in place.

Nelms is a resident of Montgomery whose law practice and financial services company are located in Prattville.

On its web site, the Allegro law firm offered to negotiate restructured debt plans for clients to pay off its debts, contending that such services provided through an attorney have superior results and are handled in a more ethical and professional manner.

The State???s civil complaint alleges that Allegro promoted a risky practice known as debt settlement, in which consumers stop making monthly payments hoping to encourage creditors to write off the debt, reclassify it as less collectible, and agree to settle for a greatly reduced payment. The complaint states that ???defendants are attempting to gain this benefit by purposefully and artificially lowering creditors??? assessments of the quality of the customer debt, thereby inducing creditors to accept less to settle accounts. The consequence of this lowered credit standing is a lower credit rating for the consumer, more fees for the service provider, less money to the creditor, and more overall problems for the consumer.???

Attorney General King said, ???Alabamians who are suffering hardship and distress during these severe financial times must be protected from exploitation and false solutions that may cause even greater harm. We contend that these defendants were operating a massive scheme that reached across our nation and unscrupulously targeted frightened and desperate consumers. With Alabama???s unemployment rate now at a record 25-year high of 9.8 percent, and many of our people struggling through no fault of their own, this is a particularly contemptible violation, and we will not tolerate it.???

Alabama Securities Director Joe Borg said, ???This is a prime example of the cooperative efforts of agencies to protect the public. It is imperative that we require all companies to abide by the law and do not allow them to take advantage of our citizens. In these hard economic times, with resources scarce, the leveraging of our efforts to help consumers is of the utmost importance.???

According to the complaint, Allegro and Nelms have solicited and obtained clients from all 50 states, many of whom made their selection believing they would be represented by a law firm. However, because Nelms is not licensed to practice law in any state other than Alabama, these consumers were deceived. Furthermore, Alabama consumers who believed they were hiring a law firm to represent them were also deceived, because Nelms and Allegro were actually serving merely as a conduit to refer cases that were handled by a third party, AMERICORP, which is not a law firm. In addition to these deceptive practices, Nelms and Allegro were not licensed by the Securities Commission, as required to conduct debt payment services in Alabama.

The complaint alleges that defendants have violated the Deceptive Trade Practices Act and the Sale of Checks Act. The Alabama Deceptive Trade Practices Act is designed to protect consumers by prohibiting business from committing a variety of deceptive practices including engaging in any ???unconscionable, false, misleading, or deceptive act or practice in the conduct of trade or commerce.??? The complaint alleges that the defendants violated the Deceptive Trade Practices Act as a result of various deceptive business practices and various false, misleading, and deceptive representations made to consumers. Under the Sale of Checks Act, any person engaging in a business that receives money as agent for obligors for the purpose of paying such obligors??? bills, invoices, or accounts must obtain a license from the Commission prior to conducting business in Alabama. The complaint alleges that defendants have breached their statutory duty to obtain a license pursuant to the Sale of Checks Act prior to engaging in the debt payment services business from their office.

The Attorney General???s Office and the Alabama Securities Commission are seeking a permanent injunction, civil penalties, and other relief. The Alabama Deceptive Trade Practices Act authorizes civil penalties of up to $2,000 for each act or practice found to be in violation of the Act.
This is a repost...Go back to page #1 and read everything. By the time
the receivership pays for all Allegro Laws employees, advertisements, not
going to be much let...God help us please!


lrhall41

Submitted by on Sun, 03/14/2010 - 21:51

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Anonymous
Allegro Law Firm reviews: Has anyone heard of them or worked with Allegro Law Firm. I have not seen anything on them and I am being pressed to make a decision. Just can't make up my mind if I should do debt settlement, or credit counseling. 4 of my cards have gone to collections and one, the largest is still willing to lower my interest or I could do Credit counseling. I am torn and don't know which is the best way to go. So much negative stuff on here about debt settlement that it has me scared to go that route.

allegro law is a joke and i am telling u this first hand. they did nothing for me but take my money and toss me to the dump, yeah it all sounds good up front it was sounding so good i even had my mom call cause it sounded toooooo goood to be true so she her self even called n said to go for it. dont, please dont u will lose nothing but money and sleep.


lrhall41

Submitted by on Mon, 03/15/2010 - 21:48

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o my where to begin with them. oh yeah they did nothing for but took my money and i lost a lot of sleep over them they r not with the BBB and i can see why now. i had filed a complaint with the BBB and awaiting a reply. it was the biggest mistake of my life. they make it sound ssssoooo good but all u get is collection call. i had gave the bill collectors the number i was given they called me back and said they could not get a answer, so i called was given a number to call the negoater so i did so he never returned my calls and i still had collectors calling mr at work, home even on my cell. how embarsing to have then call your employer. i got out of that program ASAP even tho i am out about a grand i am better off on my own.


lrhall41

Submitted by on Mon, 03/15/2010 - 22:09

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Dear Allegro scammed commrades....lets all fax our cases to this new fax this kind soul just gave us, in an attempt to recover at least some of the monies taken by Allegro. I am going to put my case together tonight and fax all the goodies I have and who knows......one can dream of getting some back. thanks for the feedback Rix - you are the best informant we have had in a long time


lrhall41

Submitted by on Tue, 03/16/2010 - 15:52

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Here is an email I received from this wonderful Louis Colley appointed receiver for Allegro Law....read on

"From: "CMS-AllegroLawClaims@infomedia.com"
To: Alejandrina Romero
Sent: Tue, December 8, 2009 8:40:51 AM
Subject: RE: Allegro Law Claims CMS - General Question - 0020091126164354

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A Receiver has been appointed for Allegro Law pursuant to a Court Order of the Autauga County, Alabama Circuit Court. The owner of Allegro Law removed this case to Federal Court and at this time no decision has been made as to whether it will remain in Federal Court or be returned to State Court. This situation has delayed the Receivership's ability to make permanent plans regarding these accounts.

Debt management plans will continue so long as the payments to Allegro Law are timely and current. These payments are continuing to be forwarded to creditors on behalf of all clients.

Debt settlement clients will have any available debts settled providing they have enough money in escrow and a reasonable agreement ca be reached. A permanent decision regarding the debt settlement program has not been made. A refund process for escrow funds will be established when it is determined which Court will maintain jurisdiction over this case.

A refund of all fees paid to Allegro Law is not likely since most fees had been paid out prior to the Receivership being established. The Receiver's duties include attempting to locate additional assets to provide at least some measure of refund to clients whose monies have not been used toward payment of creditors.

The telephone numbers you have used in the past should be available for your use. I understand there have been considerable delays but under the circumstances, the call volumes have greatly increased.

I understand the frustration and financial difficulties of each of the clients but due to the current legal situation, a process for claims cannot be established at this time.

Louis C. Colley
Court Appointed Receiver"

So, who knows....???


lrhall41

Submitted by on Tue, 03/16/2010 - 15:58

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Anonymous
Allegro Law Firm is a rip off. They were only concerned with getting my money but could not provide me good plan on how my debt would be paid off. I quickly chose not to use them, especially since they said it would be months before any payments would go toward my debt. What they take you through is no more than filing bankruptsy and I can do that on my own. I found another company to go with and in one year, I am debt free.



may i ask what company u went with and how much did u owe to creaditers? i am looking for a program to get into but i am so scared now i am not sure that i want to attempt it.


lrhall41

Submitted by on Tue, 03/16/2010 - 21:01

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