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Mark Leffler
Consumer Litigation Associates, P.C. · Newport News, Virginia
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Mark Leffler has been protecting consumers in Virginia since 2000. Mark's practice is focused on representing consumers whose identities have been stolen or whose credit has been unlawfully impacted by inaccurate reporting, primarily under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Earlier in his career, Mark represented thousands of Virginians in bankruptcy, where he helped individuals and couples achieve a fresh start from overwhelming debt while protecting their family homes and small businesses. Mark has brought important litigation against debt collectors and predatory lenders, obtaining favorable decisions and significant financial awards for his clients.
Mark has been President of the NACTT Academy for Consumer Bankruptcy Education since 2016 and is a frequent author for the NACTT Academy's webzine. He has served as a panelist at numerous national legal conferences and on the American Bankruptcy Institute's Commission on Consumer Bankruptcy.
Written by Mark
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Checkr is a background screening company whose reports are used by employers and by the platforms people drive and deliver for.
Background Checks · 8 min read
Your Right to the Identity Thief's Transaction Records
Most identity theft victims never hear about one of their most powerful rights: the ability to obtain copies of the applications and transaction records the thief created in their name.
Consumer Rights · 5 min read
How to Write a Credit Dispute Letter That Actually Works
Your dispute letter is not just a complaint. It is evidence. Write it for the jury that may someday read it, not just for the credit bureau that may only skim it.
Disputes · 6 min read
FACTA: Real Power for Identity Theft Victims (FCRA)
The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA), passed in 2003, gave identity theft victims real, enforceable rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Consumer Rights · 5 min read
Beyond the Big Three: Specialty Consumer Reporting Agencies
Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion are not the only companies with files on you.
Background Checks · 9 min read