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Submitted by johnita on Mon, 06/16/2008 - 09:34
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I just received a first letter from them today in the mail saying they have been retained for Midland funding llc for possible suit, I have no idea what this debt is possibly for. I'm going to send off a DV first thing tomorrow and see if I can get some information on what this could possibly be for. The only thing it states is that an attorney from their office has not had the chance to look over my particular file yet and of course telling me I need to pay the amount of 524.08 or they will have no choice but to proceed with legal actions. I really don't have any idea what this could possibly be for and I'm not showing Midland even on my credit report. Just wondered if anyone has heard of this law office and if they have any complaints against them or anything.


Thanks in advance for any advice,
Johnita


dominion law associates
they are a collection agency who represent various kinds of debts, for me They have been trying to collect on a CAPITAL ONE CREDIT CARD , they will go to any length to make your life a miserable hell, they go against the fair debt collection act in so many ways, they have called my employer and even relatives who live out of state to shame you,
and while they are trying to collect a debt for CAPITAL ONE credit card, they will call you all times of the morning and night, even calling me as late as 10:45pm EST... i have mailed them a cease and desist letter registered and they continue to violate my rights....
If you own any property they can file suit against you as they did me and my wife on a $500 credit card which balloned to $1,800.00 after they continued adding charges month after month, and I find out they files a DEFAULT JUDGEMENT against me and They never contacted us, I was told my an attorney that they can do this and that a judgement will be entered against you and when you should sell your real property these would have a lien against you which would have to be satisfied first, so in my opinion these people are DISHONEST and they are THEIVES and they DEFY any laws set in place to protect debtors, THEY ARE TRASH and they don't deserve a penny of your money, I wouldn't give them the pleasure of collecting a dime from me, if you receive notice from them besure to look into it, they can sue you and put a lean on your property without you knowing it, unless you checked your credit report,
spread the word, CAPITAL ONE CREDIT CARD out of richmond virginia uses these bastards to collect debts, and they are worse than the mafia when it comes to collection, they would take your first born to satisfy a debt!


Submitted by on Sat, 03/20/2010 - 15:54

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I got a letter last month from them for two credit cards I had with Midland Funding. They told me that I have 6 months to pay the debt and put me on their payment arrangement plan even though I told them I could not afford to pay that every month. They said that if I didn't pay they would seek a judgement that week. So I made my first payment that same week. I called them today to get the monthly payment amount lowered (this would be my second payment). They told me that I can send in the lower payment amount cause they can't deny the payment,however they can and will proceed with further legal action because the payment is too low and its not what I agreed to. And I told "tricia" the rep who I was speaking to that I was railroaded and told that I had to agree to the payment plan amount terms they said. Mind you I have never recieved anything in the mail to sign that says I have to pay the amounts they state. I called the FTC and filed a complaint today. Victor at the FTC told me that all a judge is going to do is grant them the judgement but that the judge will only say she is paying what she can and simple as that. He said if I have 20 bucks a month thats what I send in. He said its a scare tactic in a sense but they can take you to court but more than likely a judge will say as long as she is paying on it then its fine. I told Victor in a sense its not fine to get a judgement on my credit when I paying on the collection. I wish everyone luck with dealing with these ppl. Its sad


Submitted by on Tue, 03/23/2010 - 07:45

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I received a letter from DLA that they will be proceeding to court if I did not pay. But also said I have opportunity to settle before the suit is filed. I called up and the amount they ask is just impossible. I did not ask for Debt validation earlier when I received the first letter. I am working with a debt negotiator and he has also not been able to lower it to reasonable amount that I can manage by borrowing. Approx ready for $7000-8000 on total outstanding of $20000. Can I still ask for debt validation although the original 30 days limit is already past and the suit is not filed yet (I hope so, I have not received anything from court) ?

Motion of Discovery is filed after you receive notice from court or even before that ?

Thks
Jag


Submitted by on Wed, 04/21/2010 - 15:26

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I also received the letter from DLA threatening to file a suit in court but I can avail the opportunity to settle before the suit is filed. I am working with a negotiator but even they have been unable to reduce the balance to reasonable low level that I can manage. I have an outstanding of about $20000 and was offering to settle for $7000-$8000 as I can borrow only this much. The amount is in my wife's name and her income is only $350 a month (voluntary service).
I did not ask for debt verification when I received the first letter from DLA and 30 days have since passed and negotiator still working. Is it still possible to request debt validation even though 30 days are past but no court suit is filed. Also when is the motion for debt discovery file, after court notice or even before ?

thks
Jag


Submitted by on Wed, 04/21/2010 - 16:56

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Originally Posted by Anonymous
All I have to say is I was a Legal Assistant for Dominion Law, and I would advise all of you to seek legal advice because you are not getting very good advice here..... Dominion Law is a Law Firm & Debt Collection Agency. If the debt collectors could not get payments from you then the send it up the chain for us to file suit as long as the account was within legal limits to proceed with a law suit.

Sadly, you seem very misinformed, maybe you should consider another field. Your firm is trying to collect on debts that were established through identity fraud. I know this for a fact and have seen this happening to several others, who have filed police reports to validate that identity fraud theft was committed. Your firm is scrupulous and I have also filed with the FTC against your organization and contacted my attorney general's office.
I would highly recommend that everyone who has any issue against Dominion Law Associates, Pender/Coward, T. Camille French; 1) Also, send them a "cease and desist letter via certified mail, 2) contact the Federal Trade Commission and your attorney general's office, and 3) document everything - keep records of everything. 4) if you are like me/a victim of identity fraud theft, have your day in court and counter against these scum of a glorified collection agency as they have violated by sending mail the "cease and desist".


Submitted by on Mon, 04/26/2010 - 08:06

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I'll go one further, if everyone contacts their attorney general, Federal Trade Commission, and also the Better Business Bureau, we can bring a group suit against Dominion Law. I know I'm not the only one dealing with Dominion Law trying to do them dirty. Those of you that victims of identity fraud, I advocate you to contact your attorney general's office. If we all do this, there is strength in numbers - we could do a group suit against Dominion Law.


Submitted by on Mon, 04/26/2010 - 09:58

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Originally Posted by Anonymous
Why doesn't anyone report this to the BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU, The BBB has given these people a rating of B. They're noted for doing a good job. They need to be reported


I hope those that are posting here are being proactive and filing a complaint with the BBB, filing a report with their attorney general's office, and filing a complain with the FTC. The more people that file complaints, the more weight it will hold. Dominion Law does dirty business, they are unethical, and truly are a glorified collection agency. It's time for people to stand up against them and work to make them abide by a regulatory standard, which they are not doing.


Submitted by on Mon, 04/26/2010 - 21:05

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Originally Posted by Anonymous
Wow this is unreal, I also rec'd a letter from Dominion Law Associates, I had been trying to get in touch with them regarding a credit card bill in the amount of 2,000 and something. I faxed my account numbers to them, but I am going to the bank to close my accounts today after reading all of this. I am about to file bankruptcy.

How or where did you get a fax #. I tried calling and of course got a recording, over & over for 22 minutes!!, then the phone rang, stopped ringing and got nothing bu dead air. The fax # is not on their website or on the letter I recvd. I have sent the original credit company a cease & desist, and a POA for a credit resolution company that I am dealing with, and would like to forward it to these people!


Submitted by on Tue, 05/04/2010 - 14:04

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To the legal Assistant that posted:
(As well as some advise for the rest of you dealing with these scumbags called Dominion Law.) Four years ago a junk debt buyer sent me a notice that I owe them over $500. The letter stated they were the original creditor (since they bought the debt). They didn't list who they purchased the debt from so I sent them a debt validation (thee debt validation requests actually). The JDB signed for all of my letters, but never once replied, nor did they try calling me. So I filed a BBB complaint. Then, and ONLY then did he reply. We went back and forth, and he made only vague statements, and lied about things. His last response to me thru the BBB said he would not respond any further. I'm located in northern VA, this junk debt buyer was located in Texas. Soon I received a letter from DLA. I promptly replied requesting validation explaining that I have never been provided any information about this "debt" bla bla. Their response was a "warrant in debt" filed in my home county. The Friday before I was to go to court on Monday, I received a letter from DLA telling me they were dropping the case and I didn't need to show up for court. I was like, yeah right! So I went to court, and DLA didn't show up, but they sent a third party, non employee attorney from one county over to represent them against me. He had no documentation whatsoever (I had lots). Long story short the judge dismissed it. With no documentation, and an attorney that by his own admission was not employed by DLA they didn't have a leg to stand on. I was going to sue them and even spoke to an NACA attorney about it. He said I had a strong case, but in the end I let it go. Now I just got ANOTHER similar letter from DLA (some unknown JDB called Equable Ascent (no Original creditor listed). Don't call DLA!!! Respond ONLY in writing, and sent it certified. If they take you to court, SHOW UP with your paperwork! Chances are they have nothing against you, and will sent a third party attorney for them....which is not even allowed in VA unless said attorney is an employee of DLA They are nothing but crooks!!


Submitted by on Sat, 05/08/2010 - 23:37

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I am just getting into this with dominion again I am a victom midland credit management inc an they got it fromTribute master card again they treaten me with legal action even if I paid them some money they would take me to court the twist of this I have paid one payment of $25.00 to tribute an these people cash the check an don't want to credit the account the person that said class action suite is on the right track start takeing money away from them the person that runs this dominion law firm looks like a amblance chaser, I am goping to lawer up on them soon, we need too call our lawer makers in Washington to make laws to put these people out of buisness or better yet put them in jail.


Submitted by on Sun, 05/09/2010 - 16:08

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Just had a seriously unethical 2 weeks of calls & faxing with Domion Law.
My husband & I paid of 2 old credit card bebts with we negotiated with an employee at Domion. Sent the money wire for $12,162. 2 months passes we hear nothing, did not get confirmation of our payoff. Dominion filed a court order for garnishment on our checking account but leaves it on the door of an old address where we lived 3 months prior. We were never informed of the garnishment. They took $12,000 out of our checking acct. Left us with -$1.
How is this legal? They took all of our money... I left a v.m. at thir firm today stating I will file a formal complain with the VA Bar Assoc in Richmond since all three of the VA lawyers need to loose their license.
I would like to start a Class action law suit, is anyone else interested in joining?


Submitted by on Thu, 06/03/2010 - 08:46

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I just received a "Nastygram" from them saying that they will be proceeding with Legal Action and I have their authority to defend myself in a court of law. Get Real. Their authority??? First of all I have been making payments to thee creditor, so I called to ask them "Am I supposed to pay both of you"? The person on the phone was very nasty. Even nastier than normal for a collector. I told them that I think they are fraudulent and will report them to the VA Bch PD. I told them I have already made arrangements and I am already making payments. She wanted to know when the last payment was made. What difference that would make to her is beynd me, but I said 6 days ago. She started screaming that "This is an effort to collect a debt" and I said " I will not pay that same debt twice". And by the way, I CALLED YOU. I then called the creditor andgave them the name and phone numberof this so-called Law Firm and they are going to get it straight.

SO my answer is NO. I do not think they are legit.


Submitted by on Tue, 07/06/2010 - 15:39

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Originally Posted by Anonymous
does anyone have a phone number they can be contacted at ?


Yes 757-446-7540- That is the number I just talked to someone at. Nasty as a snake.
Address-222 Central Park Ave
VA Bch, VA 23462

Open M-F 8:00 am to 9:00 pm


Submitted by on Tue, 07/06/2010 - 15:48

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So everybody can see it

Their phone number is 757-446-7540 or 800-989-0009
Address 222 Central park Avenue (In Town Center I guess. Must be in the parking garage.)
VA Beach, VA 23462

Open M-F 8:00am to 9:00 pm


Submitted by on Tue, 07/06/2010 - 15:52

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Anonymous
Just had a seriously unethical 2 weeks of calls & faxing with Domion Law.
My husband & I paid of 2 old credit card bebts with we negotiated with an employee at Domion. Sent the money wire for $12,162. 2 months passes we hear nothing, did not get confirmation of our payoff. Dominion filed a court order for garnishment on our checking account but leaves it on the door of an old address where we lived 3 months prior. We were never informed of the garnishment. They took $12,000 out of our checking acct. Left us with -$1.
How is this legal? They took all of our money... I left a v.m. at thir firm today stating I will file a formal complain with the VA Bar Assoc in Richmond since all three of the VA lawyers need to loose their license.
I would like to start a Class action law suit, is anyone else interested in joining?



I would like to join in on class action lawsuit, I live in Fairfax, VA....how do we get this going?


Submitted by on Sat, 07/17/2010 - 15:14

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Back to topHere's some helpful tips from your BBB on Collection Agencies:
On March 20, 1978 the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act took effect. This law is intended to help stop abusive practices engaged by some debt collectors. The act covers collections of any debt incurred for personal, family, or household purposes and applies to any person in the business of collecting debts owed to others with the exception of debt collectors for banks and businesses that collect on their own accounts. According to the act: A covered debt collector may contact a person other than the debtor only to discover or verify the debtor's location. In doing so, the collector must identify himself, but only has to identify his employer if requested, and must not reveal the consumer's indebtedness to anyone other than the debtor. A post card may not be used to reveal the collection activity, the collector may not communicate with the debtor more than once unless absolutely necessary, and if the collector learns that an attorney is representing the debtor, any further contact concerning the debt must be with that attorney. In addition, a covered collector may contact a debtor between the hours of 8AM and 9PM only. A collector may not contact the debtor at their place of employment if it is known that the employer prohibits this. The law also prohibits harassing and abusive behavior, including but not limited to the use of threats of violence to the debtor's person, reputation, or property. Also, the law does not allow annoying, anonymous or repetitive telephone calls, or charging the debtor for collect calls or telegram fees. Within 5 days after contacting a debtor about paying a debt, the collector must send written notice that includes the amount of the debt, name of the creditor, a statement that the debt will be assumed to be valid unless disputed within 30 days, and that if disputed, the collector will verify it and send a copy of the verification or judgment against the debtor.


Submitted by on Wed, 08/04/2010 - 09:42

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Anonymous
Yes 757-446-7540- That is the number I just talked to someone at. Nasty as a snake.
Address-222 Central Park Ave
VA Bch, VA 23462
Open M-F 8:00 am to 9:00 pm


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Business Contact and Profile

Name: Dominion Law Associates
Phone: (757) 490-3000
Address: Post Office Box 62719
Virginia Beach, VA 23466
Principal: Mr. Peter Kubin, Executive Director
Customer Contact: Mr. Peter Kubin, Executive Director - (757) 490-3000 or [email]pkubin@dominionlaw.net[/email]
Email Address: [email]pkubin@dominionlaw.net[/email]
File Open Date: July 2001
Type of Business: Collection Agencies
BBB Accreditation: This company is not a BBB Accredited business.
Additional DBA Names: Pender & Coward PC


Submitted by on Wed, 08/04/2010 - 09:47

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I had a lot of debt and was contacted by DLA that I either make arrangements to pay my debt or they would file a judgment against me. Although there is disagreements about using a debt settlement companies, I decided to do so. DLA has never called me, threatened anymore and I have two more payments to go using my debt settlement company. Before, I did my research and found my debt settlement company was rated AAA+ by the Better Business Bureau.


Submitted by on Wed, 08/18/2010 - 12:15

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Anonymous
I had a lot of debt and was contacted by DLA that I either make arrangements to pay my debt or they would file a judgment against me. Although there is disagreements about using a debt settlement companies, I decided to do so. DLA has never called me, threatened anymore and I have two more payments to go using my debt settlement company. Before, I did my research and found my debt settlement company was rated AAA+ by the Better Business Bureau.



Can you tell us which company is rated AAA+?


Submitted by on Wed, 08/18/2010 - 17:10

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I got a letter from them saying they rep Midland Funding - after I had just sent a payment to Midland. I sent them a letter saying I wanted to settle the debt (offered 25%) with a request that they agree to remove it from my credit reports. Got a letter back saying their client (Midland) would accept roughly 50-60% of original debt (no mention of removing from my credit reports). I'm not disputing it's mine, I know it is but I don't think I acknowledged it in my letters. So I sent a letter back saying that my offer of my payment of 25% of original amount stood until I could get DV. I got a letter right back (or more like a bill) for the full original amount plus interest which also said they are going to file a warrant in debt and take me to court. They didn't address my request for debt validation. So this makes me think it's scare tactics, but what should be my next step? Contact Chase directly (the original creditor) -- I'm thinking definitely not Midland. But if it was sold to Midland, which my credit report states even after I disputed it, can I contact Chase instead? I just don't want to get ripped off. I'd rather settle w/the original creditor. Your thoughts please.


Submitted by on Sat, 08/21/2010 - 15:17

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Anonymous
I had a lot of debt and was contacted by DLA that I either make arrangements to pay my debt or they would file a judgment against me. Although there is disagreements about using a debt settlement companies, I decided to do so. DLA has never called me, threatened anymore and I have two more payments to go using my debt settlement company. Before, I did my research and found my debt settlement company was rated AAA+ by the Better Business Bureau.



That's nice for you, but DLA will not even respond to my debt settlement company and they are trying to collect on an account that has already been settled. These scumbags are not going to get any money. I have paid the settled amount in full, and if they choose to file suit against me, I will go to court and show the judge my settlement letter.


Submitted by on Mon, 08/23/2010 - 08:38

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This company is definitely shady to say the least! I received two letters from them, they apparently had bought old accounts of ours from Midland Credit Management. The two letters stated they were issuing a warrant in debt and a copy was enclosed. Nice, huh? No warning, no options to make payment arrangements, nothing! They hired a local attorney in our area to represent them. We ended up setting the amount for a portion of the original cost, but I tried for over 10 days to reach this company by phone to speak with someone prior to the appointed court date and YOU CANNOT REACH A PERSON. I have also done research on them and heard that they will accept a settlement amount and then continue to pursue you for the full amount! How shady is that?? At any rate, the local attorney's office was nice enough to accept our payment and provided a receipt, so if they pull any crap, I will take those two documents to court as proof. Terrible, terrible company. If anyone does get a class action lawsuit started, I will most definitely participate!! By the way, upon receipt of the warrant in debt, I immediately sent them a certified letter requesting validation of the debt and they sent back very limited info, not was was requested and required by law.


Submitted by on Thu, 08/26/2010 - 11:16

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I too have received a letter from them. This was on an Old Navy account. I talked a gal the first night and explained to her that I could possibly do 3 payments, she then wanted to get my banking info and I refused. I did however tell her I would send in a post dated check for the first payment. She started to argue with me over that since she said they couldn't stop collection on it, and then I told her that is what I was willing to do at the time. She then hung up. I called right back and asked for the name of the person I had talked and it was given to me, but only the first name, I asked for the last name and was told that I could not have that info they don't use last names. I spoke with my husband about it and he said go ahead and send a post dated check for the full amt which was $619.20. for the 1st of July. Well I sent it in and do you know it hit my bank account on June 16th. Obviously I was not wanting to pay it then and stopped payment on check since I was waiting for my mortgage check to hit the acct. I called to let them know that what had occured and that I even sent them more than what I originally was going to pay. Then they said that they could no longer accept a check from me since the check was returned. So I later went on line to their website and set up payment (check on line). That was for July 1st yet again. It never came out of my account. They called again and tried to explain they were calling to collect a debt. I then explained there was a check online and never came out of my acct. by this time it was July 17th or 18th. then they told me that came back unknown. I explained that maybe there was a mis typed number then they still proceeded to tell my they could not take a check and could I set something up over the phone. I said no I would pay it online with my debit card. I still haven't done anything and have not rece'd but 1 phone call since. I also had lost my job in 2008 after being with a company for almost 9 yrs. Just in January of 10 got a job comparable to what I was making. Before that it was min wage at a gas station. I was willing to take anything just to keep income coming in. We got so far behind during that time on all bills. I tried to explain this to the lady last time I spoke with her and before I could get any thing other than lost my job in 08, she was very abrupt and said "Sorry for your misfortune" in a very nasty way. I then ended the conversation.


Submitted by on Mon, 08/30/2010 - 13:04

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I have been dealing with Dominion since June for a Discover account. I had been unemployed since 2009 and before that 2007. Just got hired in June and set up payments with Dominion. First of all, you cannot get anyone on the phone sometimes (it took me 4 days to finally speak with someone named, "Lisa", if that is her real name). I just spoke this morning to set up payments for this month and was told last payment had been returned and since I have not received any notice from bank on overdraft, I asked "Miss Jones" to verify check number and when the account was debited and she said the 20th of August, which I had set up the payment for. I offered to make double payment,, "Miss Jones" would not accept it. Then I started thinking check your account. I did, I have checked all transactions on account and there is none from Dominion. I called the consumer law group in Virginia and they are faxing me a form to fill out so their lawyer can take a look. As I explained, I do not dispute I owe Discover, but I want to make sure as I am paying off the debt to the right people and not being ripped off and be treated fairly.


Submitted by on Tue, 09/07/2010 - 09:35

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Received a big Manilla envelope in the mail today. In it a letter from DLA to the clerk of a county I do not live in, if the clerk could be so kind as to file this complaint and forward for service. After further inspection I notice a big line at the bottom of both the cover letter and the "official" complaint to be filed " THIS IS AN ATTEMTP TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE".
First of all, can you mail a complaint to a Circuit Clerk and second, would you put those lines at the bottom of your supposed paperwork to a court?
There are 3 Exhibits attached. One is a bill from November 2008 from the credit card, one is an affidavit of Midland Funding LLC. notarized on December 3rd, 2009 (I got this today Sept. 11th,2010) and then a statement for Military service notorized on December 17th, 2009. Nothing was checked off on it.
The big bold letters stating this is an attempt to collect a debt kinda puts me to think this is all it is. But it sure scared the pants of me when I first opened the envelope.
Can anyone here give me some thoughts?
Thanks so much.


Submitted by on Sat, 09/11/2010 - 15:07

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Myfriend's husband received a letter from DLA stating to contact them in 30 days or they were going to sue for a debt. Well she naturally called them and let them know that they didn't now who the orginial creditor was and wanted them to validate that her husband actually owed them the debt and once that was done they would then try to settle w/ them. Well she didn't know at the time not to speak w/ them. She didn't know that any verbal agreements reset the SOL for time barred accts. So now shecan only hope that none of the converstations were recored. Does anyone know if they record their calls and are they used in court? I really want to help her b/c all she does now is worry about them when she has plenty of other things she needs to be taking care of. Any info would be great info. Thanks


Submitted by on Sun, 09/19/2010 - 00:20

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Originally Posted by Anonymous
I am here to warn everyone to beware. They will take you to court. And if you do not show up or make arrangements to pay, they will collect their money. They processed a garnishment on my account after I paid the debt. Here it is 2 weeks later, and the garnishment is still there and no one has an answer of when it will be fixed. They tell you that no one can speak with their garnishment department. I have tried to be patient but I am at my wits end so I will be going to my Attorney General or local congressman immediately. I cant take this anymore. I am so frustrated because not only am I the one getting stuck with all these returned check fees because they have this hold on my account, but companies are charging their returned fees also. Not to mention the 125.00 fee the bank charges for processing the garnishment. All this was done a shortly before Christmas, it's unbelievable how these people do business. If I had the time and money, I would so file a class action suit against them because I feel they are completely unethical and misleading. So anyone who thinks they can simply ignore this company, DO NOT IGNORE THEM! Please stay on top of everything so you dont end up like me, with a garnishment on your bank account for a debt that you have ALREADY PAID!


I too was making payments in 2005 and then the creditor gave me a settlement offer through them. Which I had paid everything they requested in time....While I am doing this with them a lawyer with there firm continued to file a judgment against me dated the SAME day that the letter saying I was clear and had paid everything was dated. I called them and they said there would be no judgment and I kept saying "but" it says you filed
one and Dominion Law said no judgment. Now August 2010 after checking my credit report and challenging them there should be no judgment per Dominion Law from 2005/2006...the court says YES there is and it the interest has been adding all this time to .35 a day!!! We are talking minimum of 1500 dollars interest. I called Dominion Law 2 times AFTER talking to the court and they said they would send a letter. Several weeks later the court said they received it however it was the wrong letter. Court calls Dominion Law to tell them what needs to be done. So, then I wait several weeks and I got a call from the court last week that they received the letter from Dominion Law BUT the court can only document that I cleared the debt as of the date they received the letter from Dominion Law. Which means it stays on my credit report and public records as if I only now paid it in 2010-Sept when it was paid completely (with documentation from then from Dominion Law) in 2006-March. I am 56 it will stay on my credit record at LEAST 10 years from the date shown I paid it, 2010 when in fact I paid in full before the letter written for the judgment.

Please be very careful. concerned in NC


Submitted by on Wed, 09/29/2010 - 10:47

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i have gota computer from this compay called major finance in 2004 dominion law offices garnish my check for 4000 which the computer was 1100 dollars when you call them thet are very nasty theysteal your money i am going to report them to the bar assosiation and try to get some of my money back i go the court in jan im not going to release the remaining money that they took they dont offer no settlrment they just take the money im going to report them


Submitted by on Sat, 10/23/2010 - 10:51

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Same story as above. Just got a "warrant in debt" for my 83 yr old mom. No explanation given as to the reason! I don't want her in court to have to pay law fees as well but have no idea what they are saying her debt is due to? Cannot contact them either or the company that claims it was involved.


Submitted by on Tue, 10/26/2010 - 08:10

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Yep I joined the ranks when I didnt pay the Capital One Bill. By the way Im not a slacker who runs up bills just for fun and then not pay. My husban lost 1/2 of his income in this crappy economy (he is on commision). It takes everything I make to afford food for my children, keep a roof over their heads, and clothed. My husband pays the other miscellanios expenses from his pay (h2o bill, electric, insurance etc...) Form what I understand Dominion law is a debt collector they are who filed on me for Capital one bank. The summons states that Capital One is the Plaintiff, yet when i called cap one they tell me the debt was charged off and I dont owe it to them. Will that fly in court? I looked thru the county court records for capital one and anytime DLA was listed (I searched probably 30 cases or so) all except for 3 were apparently a non suit. The other 3 were garnishments. Are the bets on that DLA wont show up for court? Should I be prepared to go in fighting to keep my kids fed, housed, and clothed. Shall I try and bring evidence that I dont owe this money to Capital one bank? Help please this is driving me crazy! I am ready to file Bankruptcy and be done with these ppl. I just havent even talked tothem when they call, and either not answer or hang up on them. Luckily our home phone only rings in to the basement and we hardly ever go down there!


Submitted by on Wed, 11/03/2010 - 20:08

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:-xI have a letter from Dominion Law Associates- requesting that I pay on a debt - "old credit card" -- So, I called the numbers: 1-800-989-0009 and 1-757-446-7540 -- only to be LOOPED and LOOPED to a machine. Noone is there. SO.... I went to their "pay site" [URL="http://www.dominionpay.com---"]www.dominionpay.com---[/URL] (there is noway in hell they will get money out of me through that cheesy site. I researched the BBB -- it appears-- noone has filed against Dominion Law Associates. I am distrssed and not sure how to handle this from here on out. Oh yeah-- Had a friend of mine-- who RESIDES in VA BEACH- (where Dominion Law Associates is supposidly located) 222 Central Park Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23462-3026--THEY are accross the street from the FUnny Bone Night Club... Which is in a STORE front area. They don't even have a NAME on the building;. The building they showed on their pay site-- -DOES NOT EXIST. DO NOT SEND YOUR MONEY TO THESE PEOPLE. SCAMMERS- I am RESEarching these Attorneys. as well.


Submitted by on Tue, 11/30/2010 - 09:46

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I tried to get a reply from Dominionpay.com but they probably just delete it. All they what is your money the credit card companys would never make mistakes. I have certified mail receipts where Tribute Master Card signed for my payment at the post office and did not process till after the due date. Tribute said it was my fault for not giving them enough time to process it. They never took off the late charges or restored the APR. My account has been trough 4 different collection companies, they all tried to get me to pay for the charges on this account that never should have been there.
Domionion Law Accociates is part of Pender & Coward the real law firm behind this ripoff.
Here is a link to main company name where ther is a listing of the layers.
http://pendercoward.com/our_lawyers.html


Submitted by on Wed, 12/01/2010 - 19:55

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my husband, and i moved to georgia in march with no jobs. i too got a letter saying to pay a debt, and if i did not respond in 30 days, they would garnish my wages what wages?i have sent them a letter explaining to them that they would have to accept 5.00 each time that i got change collected in my coffee can. i was homeless,and i did not even know where my next meal was comming from.i have lived up to my bargin.i had to ask them to please send me a ballance, so that i could finish paying them.they did once.i am skeptical of them too.one person gpt snotty with me and said that i had a phone, i must had a place to live, it was my father in laws phone.i am disappointed them as a company.


Submitted by on Tue, 12/28/2010 - 17:27

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If you call and are on hold for a long time and then the phone rings......Hang up call back if it does it again call back.......you are being booted off of the line.........if you just keep hearing music after 20 min hang up and call back..........you are just being booted off .....


Submitted by on Tue, 01/25/2011 - 18:36

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I called this number, and a very angry woman answered. She did state when answering that it was Dominion Law Assoc. She was very upset that I had called this private number, and asked how I got it. Hopefully, after informing her of my number and name, and that I wanted the harrassing recorded phone calls to stop, that my number will be removed. She stated it is. I was getting phone calls for over a year, asking for somebody I never even heard of. 757-502-7322


Submitted by on Wed, 03/09/2011 - 09:02

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I too got a letter from Dominion back in February for a debt that I orginally had with credit card company. It looked nice and threatening and had me worried at first, so, I researched the Dominion Law Group and found all sorts of people who had been robbed, threatened, harassed, and otherwise just annoyed by this firm so I took one posts advice and sent them a Debt Verification Letter by certified mail. No response from them as of 30 days for them to prove that I owed them any money, so I sent them a follow up letter saying they have 14 days to provide what is required by the law or I would assume that this is bogus and would not be paying them and would consider litigation against them. Again no response from them...I would suggest anyone who gets a letter/call from these morons to start with the DV letter first and go from there. I honestly think they assume we're too stupid to question their 'law associates' title and pay based on fear. The law is on your side, use it!


Submitted by on Wed, 03/30/2011 - 05:19

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All of you are just mad you owe money. PAY YOUR BILLS PEOPLE!!! Try that instead of complaining. You can't possibly be so ignorant as to not know what you owe. Work and pay your bills. Stop expecting things for free and stop being a drain on society!


Submitted by on Sat, 05/14/2011 - 11:25

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Recieved a letter from them for a debt of $25. I have tried to call 4 times now. Each time I have been on hold for over 50 minutes. I have tried at all different times of the day. I don't believe anyone actually answers their phones as they have an online payment system as to avoid confrontation and having to answer any questions. I wanted to verify that this debt would not show on a collections report since I had no idea it existed and this was the first time anyone tried to contact me, even though my phone number and address are correct with the hospital who sold this $25 debt to this company. I'm very irritated as we are trying to purchase a home and any collection on my account could seriously interfere with this process. If anyone has any idea how to contact them and actually speak with someone I would apprecaite the help!


Submitted by on Fri, 05/20/2011 - 08:34

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I just finished dealing with them, and if you have to, my advice is to do ALL your dealings with them in writing. I sent a DV letter, they responded quickly, and also responded quickly to my payment plan request. I sent them two payments for about $600 less than the debt owed, and they did send me a debt payoff letter when everything was paid off in full.
If you get the initial letter from them, DON'T call, just send your DV letter first via either certified mail or priority with delivery confirmation. In your letter tell them not to call you. They complied with my request, and the whole experience was pretty tolerable, which is something I never thought I'd say about a debt collector.


Submitted by tc9011 on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 09:16

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I am currently having an issue with this company. They garnished my wages for a debt that i already paid and had faxed them the receipt of payment. This was in 2008. They recieved the fax and i did not hear anything else from until i recieved a letter of garnishment and i have tried to call but can not get anyone on line. They took money that i proved to them had already been paid.


Submitted by on Sun, 06/17/2012 - 11:36

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DOMINION LAW ASSOCIATES is not the same as DOMINION LAW OFFICE. Just FYI -


Submitted by on Fri, 09/28/2012 - 09:22

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Well I have been dealing with DL for the last year over a credit card, I am currently on FMLA and according to them I still owe them over 1000.00 these people are ruthless and have already taken me to Court once. I live in the State of Virginia and have been cussed and harassed at home and work. In August 2012 they sent a Court summons to my job and not my home seeking garnishment of the amount above. In March I filed a harassment with the Consumer Protection agency due to their behavior. It is a shame that they continue although there have been federal complaints filed on this group, that they continue their behavior. Federally harassment is not suppose to be tolerated.


Submitted by on Tue, 10/02/2012 - 05:21

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