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An Attorney at law or lawyer must be an individual admitted to a state bar and licensed by a state, not just a person with a professional law degree. [citation needed] A few areas of law, such as patent law, bankruptcy, or immigration law, are mandated by the U.S. Constitution to be strictly under federal jurisdiction. In this case, state ...
The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) is a United States law (codified at 15 U.S.C. § 1691 et seq.), enacted October 28, 1974, [1] that makes it unlawful for any creditor to discriminate against any applicant, with respect to any aspect of a credit transaction, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, or age (provided the applicant has the capacity to ...
Immigrant lawyers face barriers in their lawyer-client relationships due to the lack of access to justice placed by administrative and political barriers. When it comes to offering legal aid to immigrants in the United States, pro bono services are an important resource for immigrants, but very few can access adequate legal aid.
The Equal Credit Opportunity Act of 1974 made it easier for both groups to obtain credit cards and loans. The act includes rights and protections for consumers applying for credit.
The Consumer Credit Protection Act (CCPA) is a United States law Pub. L. 90–321, 82 Stat. 146, enacted May 29, 1968, composed of several titles relating to consumer credit, mainly title I, the Truth in Lending Act, title II related to extortionate credit transactions, title III related to restrictions on wage garnishment, and title IV related to the National Commission on Consumer Finance.
The National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) and Financial Counseling Association of America (FCAA) make it easy to find and connect with an accredited counselor. Watch out for red flags ...
Other options for tackling credit card debt include working with a credit counseling firm or transferring your balance to a new credit card with a 0 percent APR period.
This category is for those who have practiced law in the United States by representing and/or advising clients, whether private or government. Please also see Category:American judges, Category:American legal scholars, or Category:American legal writers. More than one designation may apply to certain individuals—please see individual category ...