Champions for Consumer Rights
Guards Law works under the U.S. Fair
Debt Collection Practices Act
(FDCPA) to
protect you against debt collectors.
OUR MISSION
Guards Law fights tirelessly to
protect you against debt collectors
OUR SERVICES
Combating Injustice in Debt Collections
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) grants you important rights. If debt collectors cross the line, we empower you to stand up against such mistreatment.
Negotiation &
Settlement
Our team of veteran attorneys has a proven track record of successfully enforced clients' rights for many years.
Lawsuit
Representation
Our experienced litigation team is ready to enforce your rights with full force. Collectors will be held fully accountable under the law.
Debt
Validation
Our attorneys leave no stone unturned, demanding ironclad proof of every cent allegedly owed. If debts can't be 100% proven, you owe nothing.
What is the FDCPA?
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is a federal law enacted to protect consumers from abusive, deceptive, and unfair debt collection practices.
The FDCPA applies to third-party debt collectors who collect debts on behalf of others. This includes collection agencies, attorneys, and companies that buy debt to collect on their own behalf.
What is the FDCPA? (2)
2 - The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is a federal law enacted to protect consumers from abusive, deceptive, and unfair debt collection practices.
The FDCPA applies to third-party debt collectors who collect debts on behalf of others. This includes collection agencies, attorneys, and companies that buy debt to collect on their own behalf.
LEGAL PROTECTION
Guarding your legacy
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) grants you important rights. If debt collectors cross the line, we empower you to stand up against such mistreatment.
OUR ATTORNEYS
Shielding You Against Debt Collectors
Marwan
R. Daher
- Bar Status ACTIVE
- Western Michigan Cooley Law School
Marwan R. Daher
Marwan Rocco Daher is a Senior Partner at Guards Law where he focuses on consumer and privacy advocacy statutes. Since beginning his career, Marwan has zealously represented consumers across the Country in Federal litigation against creditors, debt collectors, and credit reporting agencies. Marwan has extensive knowledge with consumer claims brought under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Credit Repair Organizations Act and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
Marwan has settled over $7 Million Dollars for clients nationwide.
Marwan received his J.D. cum laude from Western Michigan Cooley Law School, where he was a member of the Moot Court Honor Society and a teaching assistant in Negotiation & Confrontation.
Before law school, he attended Concordia University of Chicago, where he received his B.S. in Political Science.
BAR ADMISSIONS
- Illinois
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court for Eastern District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court for Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
- U.S. District Court of Colorado
- U.S. District Court of Arizona
- Admitted Pro Hac Vice in numerous other districts
HONORS, AWARDS, & MEMBERSHIPS
- Rising Stars - Super Lawyers 2019-2024
- National Consumer Law Center (NCLC)
- Avvo
FAQ
Know Your Rights
Let's shine a light on some answers that can help you identify
and protect yourself against debt collectors.
Q: What is considered illegal for debt collectors under the FDCPA?
Debt collectors often engage in behavior that is harmful to consumers. We are here to protect you from that.
- High rates & fees
- Unfair repayment terms
- Pressure to borrow more
- Deceptive tactics
- Preying on vulnerable
- Unlicensed lenders
Q: Do I need an attorney to deal with debt collectors?
Whether you need an attorney to protect you from debt collectors depends on your specific situation. While it's possible to handle debt collection issues on your own, having an attorney can provide numerous benefits.
Attorneys experienced in debt collection laws can offer legal expertise, negotiate with collectors on your behalf, ensure your rights are upheld, and potentially prevent aggressive or illegal collection tactics. If you're facing significant debt or encountering difficulties with collectors, consulting with an attorney can provide valuable guidance and support tailored to your circumstances.
Q: Can debt collectors call me at any time?
No. Federal law sets clear limits on debt collection calls so everyone benefits from fair treatment.
Debt collectors cannot contact you at inconvenient times, generally defined as before 8am or after 9pm and must respect your preferred method of communication.
Q: How can I verify a debt's validity?
Under the FDCPA, you have the right to request validation of the debt. Within five days of the initial contact, the debt collector must provide you with information regarding the debt, including the amount owed and the original creditor.
Q: Can debt collectors threaten legal action against me?
Debt collectors cannot make false threats of legal action or claim to have powers they do not possess. They must adhere to respectful practices when communicating with you.
Q: What benefits could I receive from suing a debt collector?
Our Attorneys work to negotiate tradeline deletion, debt waiver, and statutory damages plus attorneys fees when they pursue an action on your behalf against a debt collector who has violated the FDCPA.
CONTACT US
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Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) grants you important rights. If debt collectors cross the line, we empower you to stand up against such mistreatment.