Getting served with a debt lawsuit? Don't panic—but don't ignore it either. Attorney Dennis Charney joins this week's episode of The Debt Hotline to share insider strategies for responding to debt collection lawsuits and protecting your rights in court.Dennis brings over 20 years of legal experience (plus he's a helicopter pilot in his spare time!) to break down exactly what happens when you're sued for debt and how to fight back effectively. Whether you're facing a credit card lawsuit, medical debt collection, or dealing with aggressive debt buyers, this episode gives you the roadmap to respond properly and avoid costly mistakes.Sued for debt? Visit https://www.solosuit.com/?utm=podcast to resolve it.The clock starts ticking the moment you're served. Dennis explains why filing an Answer is absolutely critical—and why 95% of people lose their cases simply by doing nothing. He also reveals a powerful strategy that debt collectors hate: demanding arbitration under your original credit card agreement.In this week's episode of The Debt Hotline, you'll learn:How long you have to respond (varies by state: 20-45 days)The exact strategy for filing an Answer that puts you in controlWhy demanding arbitration can force collectors to spend thousands while giving you massive leverageHow to use debt validation letters before lawsuits even startWhat happens if a judge refuses your arbitration request (and how to fight back)Dennis and George also tackle real listener questions, including:What to do if you missed court and got a default judgmentHow to negotiate when you're already making payments on a lawsuitWhether calling the attorney directly helps with small medical debtsHow to handle situations where hospitals can't even find your old billsProtection strategies for Social Security recipientsRemember: debt collectors prefer getting something over nothing, and they definitely prefer settling over fighting. When you respond properly, you hold the cards.To submit a question to The Debt Hotline, you can:Call 801-613-8181 and leave a voicemailFill out this form: https://forms.gle/28gd4XFsq6ybN4Qu8Send an email to [email protected]

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