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Biography
Raised on a ranch, Meir cultivated a strong work ethic and compassion while tending to chickens, sheep, goats, cattle, and even donkeys. Meir's upbringing instilled values of integrity and protecting the vulnerable, shaping his approach to law. With a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Queens College and a Juris Doctorate from Maurice A. Dean School of Law, Meir's passion for justice led him to advocate for consumer rights. His diverse legal experiences, including working pro bono in Nassau County Matrimonial Court, assisting self-represented litigants navigate the complexities of divorce proceedings, and collaborating with a criminal defense attorney and in a civil litigation firm, broadened his understanding of consumer issues. As a dedicated consumer attorney, he fights against damaging and inaccurate consumer reporting and unfair and deceptive debt collection practices, drawing on his diverse background and principles of empathy and tenacity. Beyond the courtroom, Meir's interests in bodybuilding and swimming reflect his disciplined and competitive mindset, enriching his legal practice. Actively involved in community advocacy, Meir empowers others and raises awareness about their rights, driven by his commitment to positive change.
Inaccurate credit reports can lead to denied loans, housing, or employment opportunities. Our attorneys specialize in correcting errors such as mixed files, outdated information, and false deceased notations. We hold credit bureaus accountable under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) to restore your financial reputation.
Harassment by debt collectors is not only stressful but often illegal. We defend clients against aggressive collection tactics, including false claims and intimidation. Our firm enforces your rights under laws like the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) to stop unlawful practices.
Identity theft creates problems that don't always go away with a simple phone call. Fraudulent accounts reappear on credit reports after disputes. Lenders deny mortgages because someone else's debt sits in the file. Hours disappear into calls with banks, bureaus, and the IRS, and the fraud still isn't fully removed.
When the system stops working the way it should, an identity theft lawyer can pursue claims for consumers hurt by reporting errors. Federal statutes including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Fair Credit Billing Act (FCBA), and Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) shift legal fees to the defendant when the consumer prevails. This structure lets an attorney for identity theft victims handle these cases nationwide with no out-of-pocket cost to the client.
Mixed identity errors - also known as "mixed files" - occur when a consumer's credit report contains information belonging to someone else. These errors can result in credit reports showing unpaid debts, bankruptcies, or unfamiliar addresses, even when the consumer has no connection to these records. For thousands of Americans each year, mixed identity errors cause financial hardship, job loss, and personal stress.