The Law Offices of

John Austin, PLLC

300 W. Millbrook Drive Suite 202, Raleigh, NC 27609

Telephone 919 278-7634 Fax 919 341-1165

Consumer Rights

The Law Offices of John Austin can defend consumers against predatory corporate business practices by enforcing the consumer protection laws, both through individual cases and class actions. Mr. Austin has expertise in many areas of consumer law, including unfair debt collection practices, credit reporting, repossessions, auto dealer fraud, and North Carolina's unfair and deceptive acts and practices law (Chapter 75 of the North Carolina General Statutes).

Creditor / Debtor Rights

The Law Offices of John Austin offers a full service practice for creditors and debtors. Mr. Austin has extensive practice in collection cases, and has filed hundreds of cases on behalf of creditors seeking owed money. Mr. Austin not only has a thorough knowledge of the law in order to obtain a judgment, but he also can use post-judgment proceedings to actually recover those judgments.

 

Mr. Austin has also represented debtors in negotiating workouts or settlements with creditors. Mr. Austin can also defend collection suits, because he knows the tactics and strategy of the attorneys representing the creditors. While Mr. Austin typically does not offer bankruptcy services, he can advise when consultation with a bankruptcy attorney is in a clientís best interest.

 

Employment and Retirement Issues

 

Mr. Austin has represented a number of clients who have issues concerning wrongful discharge, suspension or discrimination. Mr. Austin has successfully represented clients before boards and in court in order to have them reinstated or to receive compensation. Mr. Austin has also defended similar actions against businesses and institutions. Mr. Austin can also review changes in your employment benefits, including retirement accounts and health insurance to see if such changes are consistent with the law. Employers and their designees also must comply with law in the administration of these plans. The firm can assist you in determining if your rights have been compromised.