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Edward J Kaushas

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State: Pennsylvania Offer initial Free counsultation: No
Practice Areas:Consumer Bankruptcy, Company Formation, Wills and Trusts Court Admission:Admitted in federal districts (north, south) of Pennsylvania
Bar Admission:202592

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Address: Phone:800-530-OVLG
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Professional Experience

1) Debt Collection:
  • Oversee debt collection efforts for financial institution and corporate clients with assets up to $300,000,000.00 which includes:
  • Initiation of initial debtor correspondence;
  • Preparation and drafting of legal proceedings ranging from civil complaint(s), mortgage foreclosure(s), and writs of execution;
  • Oversee all aspects of debt collection litigation including pleading drafting, motion practice, discovery, trial, and execution proceedings;
  • Train staff and clients on all aspects of debt collection statutes and regulations including Fair Debt Collection Practices Act; Pennsylvania Fair Credit Extension Uniformity Act; Pennsylvania's Unfair Consumer Protection Act and United States Bankruptcy Code;
  • Communicating with client(s) to review account status; and
  • Marketing debt collection services to existing and prospective financial institution clients.
2) Consumer Bankruptcy:
  • Assist consumer debtors and creditors in complying with United States Bankruptcy Code and Regulations (Federal and Local):
  • Procurement and drafting of consumer Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Petition, Schedules, and Chapter 13 Plan(s);
  • Submission and management of Bankruptcy Petition, Schedules, Adversary Proceedings, and associated documents using Case Management and Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) System;
  • Preparation, drafting, and electronic submission of Adversary Proceedings;
  • Attendance and participation in §341 Meeting of Creditors; and Attendance and participation in various court proceedings ranging from Chapter 13 Plan Objections and Confirmations; Motions for Relief of Automatic Stay; and Motions to Dismiss.
3) Regulatory Compliance:
  • Assist financial institution and corporate clients in complying with various federal/state compliance statutes and related regulations which includes:
  • Develop client regulatory compliance programs;
  • Render legal opinions to clients based on regulatory guidance and pronouncements;
  • Procurement and drafting of client policy and procedures tailored around consumer and non-consumer regulations including, but not limited to, Bank Secrecy Act, U.S. Patriot Act, FACT Act, Truth-in-Lending Act, Truth-in-Savings Act, and corresponding Pennsylvania statutes;
  • Oversee all aspects of regulatory compliance litigation;
  • Oversee client due diligence programs; and
  • Develop, facilitate, and present compliance seminars to clients and financial institution trade associations such as Credit Union National Association (CUNA), Pennsylvania Credit Union Association, and Maryland/District of Columbia Credit Union Association.
4) Other Areas of Practice:
  • Provide quality-based legal services including:
  • Procurement and draft of legal documents ranging from pleadings, commercial/residential real estate agreements and leases, and financial institution documents;
  • Oversee Pennsylvania business-entity formation processes; and
  • Assist clients with estate planning and estate administration.

Education

Thomas M. Cooley Law School,Sept 2003 to Dec 2005
Juris Doctor: Dean's List.
Certificate of Merit: Civil Procedure, Business Planning, Estate Planning, and Bankruptcy

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  1. The debt settlement program typically lasts between 6 months to 4 years time.
  2. At least 30% of the debt amount per creditor needs to be accumulated in the trust account for OVLG to give the creditor any settlement offer.
  3. Not all creditors or debt collectors will accept a reduction in the balance, interest rate, or fees a customer owes such creditor or debt collector.
  4. Pending completion of the represented debt-relief services, the customer's creditors or debt collectors may pursue collection efforts, including initiation of lawsuits.
  5. That the use of the debt-relief service will likely adversely affect the consumer's creditworthiness, may result in consumers being sued by their creditors, and may increase the amount owed to creditors as a result of the accrual of additional fees and interest;
  6. Savings a customer realizes from use of a debt-relief service may be taxable income.
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