{"id":357987,"date":"2016-04-04T10:46:18","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T15:46:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/hirealawyer\/choosing-the-right-lawyer\/debtor-creditor.html"},"modified":"2024-04-05T11:49:17","modified_gmt":"2024-04-05T16:49:17","slug":"debtor-creditor","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/hirealawyer\/choosing-the-right-lawyer\/debtor-creditor.html","title":{"rendered":"What Do Debtor-Creditor Attorneys Do?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Debtor\u2011creditor law governs the financial relationship between those who owe money and those who are owed, covering issues like debt collection practices, credit rights, and secured debts. When debt problems escalate or legal action is threatened, a debtor\u2011creditor attorney can advise clients on their rights and options.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Debtor-creditor laws help consumers and businesses:<\/p>\n