Lakeland, FL Attorney Keith Merritt Gives Free Consumer Law Lecture on Thursday, August 23

Aug. 17, 2012 - PRLog -- Are you drowning in debt? Do debt collectors call you every day? Are you behind on your mortgage payments, and worried about foreclosure?  Get some free advice today: Merritt Law Office, in conjunction with Florida Rural Legal Services, is sponsoring a free consumer lecture on Thursday, August 23rd at 6:00 PM.  The lecture is located at the main branch of the Lakeland Public Library, 100 Lake Morton Dr.

   The lecture, “Bankruptcy and Loan Mods: A Fresh Financial Start,” covers many important consumer law issues. Mr. Merritt will discuss the differences between a Chapter 7 and a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, what to expect during the filing, how a loan modification could save your home, and fighting back against abusive debt collectors.

   Merritt Law Office, P.A. focuses on getting the consumer a fresh start. Besides bankruptcy law, the firm handles foreclosure defenses, loan modifications and creditor protection through the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

   Florida Rural Legal Services is a non-profit law firm founded in 1966 providing free civil legal assistance to indigent families and low-income senior citizens in South Central Florida.

   The seminar is free. Seating is limited. To register, please call Florida Rural Legal Services at (863) 688-7376.