ComplaintsforModlin Slinsky, P.A.

• Initial Complaint

  06/28/2024

  Complaint Type:

  Billing Issues

  Status:

  Resolved

  More info

  Due to a garnishment, somehow this firm was allowed to completely empty my bank account leaving me with no money to survive. I can't pay my mortgage, have no money for gas, and not even for food. I have attached a screen shot showing my account -59k and now it's completely empty. I feel this is illegal somehow, to leave me with no way to survive

  Business response

  07/10/2024

  To whom it may concern,
  
  We have reviewed the complaint made against our law firm by ************.  While we sympathize with ************** situation, Modlin Slinsky,P.A. did nothing illegal or improper in handling the collection of the judgment owed by ************ to our client.
  
  Our law firm represents ****************************** in a matter to collect a debt owed by ************ to ******************************.  A lawsuit was filed against ************ in Miami-Dade County Court.  On March 18, 2024, a judgment was entered against ************.
  
  Under Florida law, garnishment of a back account(s) is a remedy that is available to our client in order to attempt to locate funds to satisfy the judgment.  Accordingly, our office filed the garnishment.  Our office does not have control of how much money that the bank held pursuant to the garnishment.  While ************ may feel that the garnishment is illegal, I can ensure you that our office followed all Florida laws regarding the filing of the garnishment.  

• Initial Complaint

  11/28/2023

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  Per USC **** and ****, this company does not own the debt and has refused to provide proof otherwise. I do not have a contract with Modlin Slinsky. I have asked them to validate the debt. Account is a third party account. Thank you for your assistance.

  Business response

  12/07/2023

  
  
  
  

  Good Morning,

   

  **************** has retained our firm to collect upon an unpaid debt. CM is correct in stating we do not own the debt, as **************** still owns the debt.  However, since **************** has retained us to represent them in this matter we do have the standing to collect on the debt.  Also, as requested by the CM the firm did mail Debt Validation as requested by CM on 12-13-2022.  Please let us know if you need any additional information from us.    Thank you

   

   

   

   

  ********** DEBT COLLECTOR LICENSE NUMBER ********

   

  Notice: *********** operates as a Debt Collector pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

   

  Notice:  This **mail and any attachments to it are intended only for the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or exempt or prohibited from further disclosure under applicable law.  The disclosure, distribution or other use of the **mail or any portion of its contents without the express authorization of the sender is strictly prohibited.  If you have received this **mail in error, please notify the sender immediately.  Thank you.

   

  Notice:  If at any point you want to withdraw your email consent please call us at ************ or send an email requesting to be un-enrolled. If you provide access to your email account to any other persons, such persons may be able to read the emails that we send to you. If you have provided your workplace email, it may be subject to your employers email monitoring policies and therefore may be read by your employer. Some written communications will continue to be sent via regular mail / US Postal Service

   

  Additional Notices to ********** Residents: 

  Please be advised that calls made either to or from this office may be recorded or monitored. 

   

  The state ********* Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act require that, except under unusual circumstances, collectors may not contact you before 8:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m.  They may not harass you by using threats of violence or arrest or by using obscene language.  Collectors may not use false or misleading statements or call you at work if they know or have reason to know that you may not receive personal calls at work.  For the most part, collectors may not tell another person, other than your attorney or spouse, about your debt.  Collectors may contact another person to confirm your location or enforce a judgment.  For more information about debt collection activities, you may contact the ************************ at 1-877-FTC-HELP or WWW.FTC.GOV.

   

  Additional Notices to ******* Attorneys and Litigants:

   

  Modlin Slinsky, P.A. has designated ********************* for the receipt of all Court Documents pursuant to ******* Rules of ************************ Rule *****. Please do not send Court Documents to the senders email address.

   

   

   

   

  
  

  Customer response

  12/07/2023

   
  Complaint: 20927183
  
  I am rejecting this response because:Modlin Slinsky, P.A. claims they have a relationship with **************** to collect a debt. However, they need to show proof of this relationship, and have failed to do so. I have not received this proof to date.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ***************************

  Business response

  12/07/2023

  We just received CMs response that we have not proved we represent ****************.  If CM is unsure if we represent **************** we would advise they contact **************** directly to confirm our representation.  The Demand letter sent on our law firms letterhead should be an adequate representation of who we are. Please let us know if you need any additional information.  Thanks

  
  

  Customer response

  12/08/2023

   
  Complaint: 20927183
  
  I am rejecting this response because:From:

  
  

  In the latest message, Modlin suggests I need to get in touch with **************** to seek proof of the relationship between Modlin and ****************. 

  
  

  1, That onus is not on me. It's on Modlin to prove this, per consumer law I referenced. 

  2, **************** will not give me Modlin's information. The only party that claims this relationship is Modlin. 
  

  
  

  Thank you for continuing my complaint. 

  
  

  Regards,

  
  
  

  
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ***************************

• Initial Complaint

  05/01/2023

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  02/18/2023

  Business response

  05/02/2023

  Complainant is a Judgment debtor in a legal action where our firm represents **************** National Bank.  We beleive CM is upset because we garnished $1926.99 from the CM's bank account due to their failure to pay our clients outstanding judgment awarded 04-02-2021. Firm has acted appropriately and within judgment execution rules within the sate of **. We have attached a copy of the Final Judgment in Ganrishment as to CM's ********** account. 

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