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Maryland Judge Dismisses “Tens of Thousands” of Mann Bracken Lawsuits

February 2, 2010

Mann Bracken, the enormous debt-collection law firm, recently closed its doors, leaving hundreds of thousands of consumers unable to resolve their debts. Since Mann Bracken sues on many of its debts, the sudden closure also left courts in confusion. One Maryland judge decided to take drastic measures. According to The Baltimore Sun, he dismissed “tens [...]

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Is Mann Bracken Out of Business?

December 22, 2009

I got the word a few days ago that gigantic debt collection law firm Mann Bracken was going under. Atlanta consumer lawyer Tim Cook says Mann Bracken’s lawyers are out of work and the phones are instructing callers to contact their creditors. Could it be? It could. Mann Bracken has been under fire in Georgia, [...]

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National Arbitration Forum awards may be unenforceable

July 21, 2009

The Minnesota Attorney General’s lawsuit against National Arbitration forum alleges that NAF is “in cahoots” with one of the largest debt collection law firms in the United States, Mann Bracken. Mann Bracken, un-coincidentally, is also one of NAF’s best clients. Arbitration awards are routinely confirmed by state district courts, as they must be under the [...]

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Nat’l Arbitration Forum sued, agrees to stop handling consumer debt cases

July 20, 2009

The Minnesota Attorney General sued National Arbitration Forum (PDF) last week, accusing NAF of colluding with creditors and debt collectors to screw consumers. At a press conference, AG Lori Swanson said “[t]his is a classic case of the little guy getting stepped on by fine-print contracts.” Four days later, seeing the writing on the wall, [...]

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Mann Bracken under fire in Atlanta

April 30, 2009

Update: Mann Bracken may be out of business. Mann Bracken has been sued over 100 times in the last five years, giving the lie to partner William Bracken III’s claims that they do not tolerate harassing conduct. Click the picture above for Atlanta news station WSBTV’s investigative report into Mann Bracken’s collection practices. Consumers Accuse [...]

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Citibank offers $5,000 loan to defendant in Citibank collection lawsuit

April 7, 2009

Allen Harkleroad is an angry debtor who blogs about his experience dealing with debt collectors. One of his creditors, Citibank, sued him on a defaulted credit card debt. After they started the lawsuit, though, Citibank offered to loan Allen another $5,000. It is obvious why they need a bailout; the monkeys in charge of consumer [...]

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86 Federal Civil (FDCPA and FCRA) Lawsuits Against Mann Bracken Since January 2007

April 3, 2009

86 Federal Civil (FDCPA and FCRA) Lawsuits Against Mann Bracken Since January 2007 | Designer Today

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