Sued by Prestige Financial Services on a repossessed car?

If you have been sued in Ohio by Prestige Financial Services on a repossessed car (alleged) debt, I am interested in talking to you.

Gregory S. Reichenbach, Attorney at Law
Pronouns: He, his, him
P.O. Box 438
Walbridge, OH  43465-0438
Phone (567) 331-2259
Fax   (419) 529-8310
Greg@ReichenbachLaw.com
www.ReichenbachLaw.com
Blog: http://consumerlawohio.blogspot.com

Protecting people from unfair and deceptive business practices, including abusive debt collection, automobile sales fraud, and vehicle repossessions.
 
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Don't use AI to convince me to take your case. Just tell me what happened.

If you want me to consider your possible case, read to the end.👇

AI or "Artificial intelligence" is so common that it's hard not to use it.  But here's the thing.  If you want me to consider a potential case that you have, and you ask AI for help in how to present that case to me, it's not going to work.  On the contrary, when I see AI language in an email about a case, it's less likely that I'll ultimately take the case.

Why?  Because I am a human, and presumably you are a human.  And I want to talk to you like humans do.  When I am looking at a new potential case, the first and most important thing I want to know is what happened.  In plain language.  That's it.  If it's something I'll consider, then I'll let you know what else I need, and we'll probably talk about what happened.

Here's what I don't want:

I don't want to hear about what the law is.  That's my job.  And AI often gets it wrong.

I don't want to hear fancy words to prove that you're smart or educated.  I don't care whether you're smart or educated.  I help people who have been taken advantage of.

I don't want the information that AI thinks will be helpful.  AI is not better than me at knowing what I need from you.

So again, if you are emailing me about a new case, tell me what happened in plain language.  The way you normally talk.  Tell me a short story, start to finish.  I don't need every detail.  It doesn't matter to me if your grammar or spelling is poor.  I don't care if you have a cultural way of speaking.  You do not need to hide who you are.

Now, if you need AI because of a disability or language issue, that's fine!  No problem.  Use the AI to solve that problem, but don't ask it what I want to hear.

If you need AI to translate what happened from your plain language explanation into English, great, use it!  I have clients who don't speak English.  We'll deal with it.

If you need AI to help you deal with a physical or mental disability, no problem!  You and your doctor know how best to deal with your disability and help from technology can be awesome.

But still, do not ask AI how you should present your case to me.  I promise you, it does not know.

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Gregory S. Reichenbach

P.O. Box 438, Walbridge, Ohio, 43465-0438

E: Greg@ReichenbachLaw.com  P: 567-331-2259

Professional Summary

Skilled trial attorney with over 20 years of experience litigating consumer protection claims. Successfully represented numerous clients in individual and class-action cases. Practice focuses on protecting poor and working-class Ohioans from unfair and deceptive vehicle sales and repossessions, and abusive debt collection. A resource for training lawyers on consumer litigation topics.

Skills

Recovering damages and rescission for Ohioans harmed by unfair and deceptive business practices.
In depth understanding of consumer protection law governing used vehicle sales and repossessions, and consumer debt collection.
Ability to investigate and uncover people and evidence underlying corporate wrongdoing.
Solid communication and organization skills necessary to present complex arguments and evidence clearly.
Works well with unsophisticated consumers to present their cases effectively in Ohio and federal courts.
Obtaining appropriate statutory attorney fee awards.
Uncovering assets to collect judgments for consumers.

Work Experience

Gregory S. Reichenbach, Attorney at Law                           November 2004 – present

• Independent trial attorney focusing on consumer protection litigation.

• Investigate and assess individual and class claims against used car dealers and debt collectors to determine likelihood of success.

• Gather evidence from opponents and third parties to prosecute consumers’ claims.

• Engage in motion practice, defensively and offensively.

• Negotiate settlements where possible and appropriate.

• Present cases at trial to judges and juries.

• Defend verdicts and summary judgment decisions at trial and appellate levels.

• Recover assets from recalcitrant businesses to enforce judgments.

Education

Juris Doctor                                                                                                        May 2004

University of Toledo, College of Law                                                                Toledo, Ohio

        Honors:   Magna Cum Laude; Dean’s List
                        College of Law Merit Scholarship; Dean’s Law Scholarship

Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies                                                                  March 1994

University of Toledo, College of Arts & Sciences                                             Toledo, Ohio

        Honors:   Cum Laude, College Honors
                        National Merit Scholar
                        President’s List; Dean’s List

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy raising a wonderful child. In my free time, I operate an amateur radio station, and participate in emergency communication exercises. I enjoy visiting parks and growing native plants. I regularly help train legal aid and private attorneys on consumer litigation topics.

Trial result against a debt collector attorney

In December, with the assistance of my co-counsel Ed Icove, we obtained a $51,000 verdict for our client against Kevin O'Brien, a Columbus-area collection lawyer, and his firm.

Mr. O'Brien attempted to collect a debt by sending our client a letter claiming that he may foreclose on her home (where she and her husband have lived for almost 40 years) unless the small debt was paid. However, our client did not owe the debt. Also, Mr. O'Brien did not have the authority to collect the debt and did not actually intend to foreclose at all. Here is a copy of the jury verdict form which provides more detail. 

The verdict included $1,000 in statutory damages and $50,000 for emotional distress.

Gregory S. Reichenbach, Attorney at Law
Honorific / Pronouns: Mr. / he, his, him
P.O. Box 711
Perrysburg, OH  43552-0711
Phone (419) 529-8300
Fax   (419) 529-8310
Greg@ReichenbachLaw.com
www.ReichenbachLaw.com
Twitter: @gsreichenbach
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ReichenbachLaw
Blog: http://consumerlawohio.blogspot.com

Protecting people from unfair and deceptive business practices, including abusive debt collection, automobile sales fraud, and vehicle repossessions.
 
NOTE: This communication and any attachments
may contain privileged and confidential information.
If you have received this message in error, please
contact Greg Reichenbach at (419) 529-8300, or
by replying to this email, and destroy all copies immediately.
Thank you.
 
Mr. Reichenbach does not represent you unless you and he have
signed a written agreement

The National Consumer Law Center's article, "Surviving Debt: Expert Advice for Getting Out of Financial Trouble" is now available for free, at least temporarily. Access it here: https://library.nclc.org/sd/0101

Gregory S. Reichenbach, Attorney at Law
Honorific / Pronouns: Mr. / he, his, him
P.O. Box 711
Perrysburg, OH  43552-0711
Phone (419) 529-8300
Fax   (419) 529-8310
Greg@ReichenbachLaw.com
www.ReichenbachLaw.com
Twitter: @gsreichenbach
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ReichenbachLaw
Blog: http://consumerlawohio.blogspot.com

Protecting people from unfair and deceptive business practices, including abusive debt collection, automobile sales fraud, and vehicle repossessions.
 
NOTE: This communication and any attachments
may contain privileged and confidential information.
If you have received this message in error, please
contact Greg Reichenbach at (419) 529-8300, or
by replying to this email, and destroy all copies immediately.
Thank you.

 Have you had a vehicle repossessed by Alliant Credit Union? I would like to talk to you.

Gregory S. Reichenbach, Attorney at Law Honorific / Pronouns: Mr. / he, his, him P.O. Box 711 Perrysburg, OH 43552-0711 Phone (419) 529-8300 Fax (419) 529-8310 Greg@ReichenbachLaw.com www.ReichenbachLaw.com Twitter: @gsreichenbach Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ReichenbachLaw Blog: http://consumerlawohio.blogspot.com Protecting people from unfair and deceptive business practices, including abusive debt collection, automobile sales fraud, and vehicle repossessions. NOTE: This communication and any attachments may contain privileged and confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please contact Greg Reichenbach at (419) 529-8300, or by replying to this email, and destroy all copies immediately. Thank you. Mr. Reichenbach does not represent you unless you and he have signed a written agreement

Have you been sued by Autovest on a debt from buying a car? I would like to talk to you.

Gregory S. Reichenbach, Attorney at Law P.O. Box 711 Perrysburg, OH 43552-0711 Phone (419) 529-8300 Fax (419) 529-8310 Greg@ReichenbachLaw.com www.ReichenbachLaw.com Twitter: @gsreichenbach Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ReichenbachLaw Blog: http://consumerlawohio.blogspot.com Protecting people from unfair and deceptive business practices, including abusive debt collection and automobile sales fraud.