Complaint Review: Farrell & Seldin

This law firm is in the business of collecting debts. While there is nothing wrong with that, they seem to have followed the method of debt collecting that we've all come to associate with the "Mafia"... threats, harrassment, intimidation, insults and generally unethical, unprofessional & disreputable conduct. My experience with this firm has to be the worst of my life. I particularly emphasize my communication with Brett Riley of this firm. He made threats to me that were designed only to scare me. I found out there was no way I would be going to jail over a debt, but he made me believe I would be incarcerated and lose everything, even custody of my twin sons, if I didn't pay this small debt, along with thousands of dollars in interest, penalties and fees. I had to hire another attorney to make Mr. Riley back down.

When I explained I couldn't make the outrageous monthly payments he demanded, and would be forced to declare bankruptcy, he threatened to call my ex-husband and tell him I was financially irresponsible. Mr. Riley stated that he hoped my ex-husband would then sue for custody of my children and I would lose them. Mr. Riley stated that people like me need to be taught a lesson and he would see to it that even if I declared bankruptcy, he would see that I "paid in one way or another." This firm's tactics are despicable!

Diane
Aurora, Colorado
U.S.A.