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Justia Legal Resources: Consumer Protection Law Center

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The Consumer Protection Law Center at Justia offers both practical advice and legal information. How Long Will Negative Information Stay on My Credit Report? A credit reporting agency also can keep information about a bankruptcy in the consumers file for 10 years. Can I Get Rid of Student Loan Debt Through Bankruptcy?

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Justia Legal Resources: Debt Relief & Management Legal Center

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How Long Does Information Stay on a Credit Report? Negative information generally stays on a consumers credit report for seven years. However, Chapter 7 bankruptcies usually remain on the report for 10 years. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, you can challenge negative information on your credit report if its not accurate.

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Justia Ask A Lawyer by the Numbers: Second Quarter 2023

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People seeking information on Justia Ask A Lawyer can choose from over 75 different practice areas when categorizing their queries, helping them to better connect with lawyers who have knowledge and experience relevant to their legal questions. People are increasingly reliant on online information in today’s digital world.

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Justia Ask A Lawyer by the Numbers: Fourth Quarter 2022

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More and more people are turning to the internet when looking for legal information. This means that question and answer forums, such as Justia Ask A Lawyer, are increasingly valuable both to consumers looking for legal information and lawyers looking to grow their practice and achieve their goals.

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Justia Ask A Lawyer by the Numbers: First Quarter 2023

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Lawyers can offer preliminary information and guidance that can help users better understand the law and the next steps. The lawyers participating on Justia Ask A Lawyer are an integral part of the platform, and provide the community with access to information about difficult and foreign topics in the law.

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Understanding the User Journey to Attract More Leads – Part One

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Understanding this journey is essential for several reasons: Improved Conversion Rates: By anticipating what users are looking for at each stage, you can provide the right information at the right time, guiding them toward contacting your firm. They’re searching for general information and trying to understand their situation.

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Justia Ask A Lawyer by the Numbers: Third Quarter 2023

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

As part of our mission to make the law free and accessible for all, Justia helps consumers connect with legal information directly from lawyers through Justia Ask A Lawyer, our free question-and-answer forum.