Saturday March 20 , 2010
  • attorneys’ fees and costs
  • your damages
  • remedies
  • Why You Should Sue
ImageAttorney Fees

Attorney fees are what we are paid for our work. In most consumer rights matters, that is paid by those we sue (the defendants.) If we cannot prevail for you, you need not be concerned. You will not have to pay them.

ImageFiling Fees & Costs

Filing fees are fees that must be paid to the court. Other costs include service of process fees, court reporter fees, deposition fees, expert fees, and alike. But again, if we do not win the case for you, you will not be expected to pay these.

ImageStatutory Damages

Statutory damages are awarded in many consumer cases by statute. They are damages that are presumed to have occurred.

ImageActual Damages

Actual damages are damages that occur to you, personally. Stress and emotional injuries, embarrassment, or physical injuries are actual damages.

ImagePunitive Damages

Punitive damages are a form of punishment. They are meant to deter the defendant from doing this to you or other again in the future.

ImageMonetary Awards

The most common form of remedy to you is money. The court will award you money in an attempt to compensate you for your injuries. It may also award you money to punish the defendant for its illegal conduct.

ImageInjunctive Relief

The court may also impose an injunction on the defendant requiring it to do something or to refrain from doing something. One common injunction is to order the defendant to stop engaging in certain illegal conduct.

ImageLawsuits Do More Than Just Help You

Consumers sometimes view suing as a bad thing - like it is greedy. You shouldn't view it that way. When you sue you do more than just put money in your pocket. You hurt the defendant financially. You send a clear message – "Stop Doing This!" Companies often only stop when it costs them money, and suing does other consumers a service. You are also doing law abiding companies a favor. When competitors violate the law it disadvantages law abiding companies - and it tempts those companies to break the law too, just to keep up. It's possible that if someone else had sued before, what happened to you wouldn't have happened at all.

Free Case Evaluations

At Hyde & Swigart, we want to make it as easy as possible for you to get the help you need.  With this is mind, you can choose from a variety of methods to have us review your potential case.  And remember, you pay no attorney fees or costs - nothing - for this service.

To Have An Attorney Evaluate Your Potential Case Over The Internet, Fill Out One Of These Forms:

Debt Collection Abuse Debt collectors violate the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1692 et seq. (“FDCPA”) every day, and the law is tough on them.  At Hyde & Swigart we know what constitutes a violation of the law, and what does not.

Credit Card Lawsuit Defense Whether you owe a debt or not, you are entitled to a defense.  And before you decide you have no options, consider this.  Those suing you may not even be the ones entitled to be paid.  They may be asking for attorneys’ fees and costs when they are not entitled to them.  They may be asking for interest or charges that they are not entitled to.  They may not have a contract, they may not have credited all your payments, or, they may simply be unable to prove their case!  Don't just assume you will lose.  In fact, assume you will win - contact Hyde & Swigart.

Judgment Reversal If you just discovered you have a judgment against you and you never knew you were sued, don't be shocked.  It happens all the time!  And even if you did know you were sued, there are many reasons to have the judgment reversed.  But don't delay!  The court will not allow you to have a judgment reversed unless you act quickly.

Debt Negotiators If you're saddled with thousands of dollars in credit card debt, the lure of someone promising to cut your debt in half could be strong.  But debt negotiators -- companies that try to persuade your creditors to forgive some of your debt – are bad news.  They take your money and often provide little in return.  We will help you get your money back.

Repossessions If your car was repossessed, we can help.  Abusive repossessions take place all the time.  Further, the creditor will sometimes refuse to return the vehicle when you are entitled to get it back.  We can help!

Credit Report Issues If there is erroneous information on your credit report, you do have rights!

Other Consumer Related Issues.

We Can Also Evaluate Your Situation Over The Telephone:

•    Call our San Diego, California Office at (619) 233-7770
•    Call our Phoenix, Arizona Office at (602) 265-3332
•    Call our Riverside, California Office at (951) 784-7770
•    Call our Orange County, California Office at (951) 784-7770.

And We Can Also Evaluate Your Potential Case In Person, With An Appointment:

Hyde & Swigart

411 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 301
San Diego, CA 92108

Hyde & Swigart

One East Camelback Road, Suite 300,
Phoenix, AZ 85012

Hyde & Swigart
4129 Main Street, Ste. B8
Riverside, CA 92501

Hyde & Swigart

c/o Kazerouni Law Group

472 S. Glassell Street
Orange, CA 92866

From The Desk Of Mr. Hyde

ImageOur Law Firm Is
Dedicated To Helping You

“If you are being abused by a debt collector, if you have been sued on a credit card debt, if a credit repair agency has taken money from you but done little, or if you have another consumer related issue, you need a law firm dedicated to consumer rights. That is what we do at Hyde & Swigart.  Call Us Today at (619) 233-7770 for a free consultation.”

From The Desk Of Mr. Swigart

ImageOur Firm Is Here To
Solve Your Problems

"That is why we don’t charge you to discuss your case.  If you have been treated unfairly by debt collectors, sued, or alike, you need not fear calling us.  We will listen to you, tell you if you have a case, and give you some options - all at no charge.  If you feel your rights are being violated, I urge you to call us today at (619) 233-7770 for a free consultation.”