Dena Standley | April 11, 2024
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Summary: If you’re in a financial hole, you may seek help from a debt settlement company like Palisade Legal Group. But debt settlement companies are risky, according to some consumer protection experts. As a result, it might be a good idea to avoid working with Palisade Legal Group and settle the debt yourself.
If you are considering using Palisade Legal Group for debt settlement, it is crucial to realize you may be left in the same financial hole you're trying to escape by debt settlement companies that overpromise and underdeliver. SoloSettle can help you settle your debt on your own.
Yes, Palisade Legal Group is a legit debt settlement company that provides attorney-represented debt negotiation options. You can contact Palisade Legal Group at the following:
According to consumer complaints, Palisade Legal Group doesn't always handle debt settlement well, as evidenced by the complaint below from the company's BBB page (edited for clarity).
“I signed up for this in September 2022. I have made four payments to Palisades Legal Group so far. Nothing has been done except ruining my credit score…..where I could've taken care of this myself. They have not made any payments to my creditors that they're supposed to be helping me with. They told me to not make any payments, and so now I'm delinquent, and my credit scores are being tarnished severely because of this. I got myself into this mess, and I can do a much better job getting myself out, but I gave them the benefit of the doubt, and I am very dissatisfied.”
Palisade Legal Group claims they can settle their clients' unsecured debts for pennies on the dollar. Sometimes, the company might tell you to pay it directly rather than your creditors. Funds are kept in an account managed by Palisade Legal Group.
When your account has sufficient funds, and the debt settlement company agrees, they negotiate lump-sum settlements with your creditors.
Palisade Legal Group often pays itself and its creditors from the account. They will charge you a percentage of the money you originally owed and a set-up fee.
You might consider working with debt settlers to resolve all or a portion of your debt if you struggle financially and max out your credit cards. You can benefit by settling debt, such as easing some of your financial responsibilities and keeping your finances in good shape. Still, there are also some downsides to consider about Palisades Legal Group.
You might not realize that Palisade Legal Group will add interest and fees to your debt if you stop making payments. In most cases, the debt settlement process takes two to four years. During that time, interest and fees may accumulate on your accounts.
Additionally, the company might not inform you that your credit will suffer significantly as the credit reporting agencies will report the missed payments.
Also, most debt settlement companies will not tell you that your creditors don't have to accept a lower amount than they're owed to settle the debt or that many creditors won't accept a settlement.
Working with a debt settlement company may increase your creditors' motivation to go after you and file a lawsuit sooner than they otherwise would.
Even if the Palisade Legal Group settles your debt, you will pay a substantial sum for their services. With SoloSettle, you take matters into your own hands and settle your debts for good. SoloSettle is a tech-based approach to debt settlement. Our software sends and receives settlement offers so you don't have to deal with creditors or debt collectors directly.
In addition, you don't have to worry about your financial information being compromised when you work with SoloSettle because we manage your debt settlement agreement documentation and transfer your settlement payment for you.
SoloSettle differs from other debt settlement services in the following ways:
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