Practice Areas
We represent individuals and businesses in cases against credit reporting agencies, robo-callers, mortgage servicers, banks, insurance companies, debt collectors, and securities brokers and dealers. We never take cases against consumers. To learn more about our practice areas, you can dig deeper by clicking on the button below and reading about each one. We are here to help you.
Our Mission
Our mission is to protect and enforce the consumer rights of the citizens of South Carolina, statewide. The “big businesses” you deal with should take care of the money and information you entrust, tell the truth, keep promises, and follow the law. We believe that being “big” is not a justification or an excuse for ignoring your rights. We hate bullies. That’s why we’re on your side.
ABOUT US
Dave has represented thousands of consumers in individual and class action cases against banks, credit bureaus, debt collectors, and financial institutions. Dave is four-time Chairman of the Consumer Law section of the South Carolina Bar and a member of the National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA), and recognized as a preeminent attorney in consumer protection law in South Carolina.
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Consumer Protection ARTICLES
Mediation is a formal settlement conference that serves as a bridge between formal litigation and informal negotiations, making it a vital tool for resolving disputes while preserving relationships. Its effectiveness in various settings allows for mutually beneficial outcomes that might not be attainable through traditional litigation. How it Works:The parties typically select (or are assigned) a third-party who is “neutral” to the outcome of the lawsuit (in fact, a mediator is often called a “neutral.”) …
I’ve got some news that’ll make you want to throw your concert t-shirt in the trash (but please, don’t do that – they’re collectibles now). Ticketmaster just hit a sour note – they’ve been hacked. Again. Here’s the lowdown on this not-so-greatest hit: 1. Data Breach Bonanza About 560 million customers might be affected—that’s more people than the entire United States population. The hack includes names, emails, phone numbers, and encrypted credit card information, which…
As an attorney who has represented consumers in cases against banks for more than 20 years, I’ve seen an unprecedented and startling storm of bank fraud over the last 18 months. If your money (or a loved one’s) has seemingly just washed away from your bank account, let’s break down the three primary types of fraud we’re seeing all over SC: Different state and federal laws, including the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) and Uniform…
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The Consumer Self-Defense Manual
Big Companies Count on You Not Knowing the Rules. This Book Changes That.
Dave wrote this book based on his more than 30 years of experience protecting consumers from the everyday traps of modern financial life—credit reporting errors, debt collection, bank and lender problems, and insurance disputes.
It is designed to help you do two things:
Prevent problems before they start by building good habits, recognizing red flags, and setting up simple systems to protect yourself.
Take smart, concrete steps when something has already gone wrong—what to document, what to say (and not say), and when it is time to call a lawyer instead of going it alone.
Use it as a field manual you can turn to whether you are already working with a lawyer, thinking about hiring one, or trying to move things forward on your own.
The Lean Law Firm
Run Your Firm Like the World's Most Profitable & Efficient Businesses.
With Larry Port, founder of Rocket Matter, Dave is the author of the first-ever graphic novel published by the American Bar Association (ABA). The Lean Law Firm, best-selling book at the 2018 ABA TechShow, shows lawyers how to apply the lean methodologies and systems thinking used by the world’s most efficient and profitable companies (Nike, Intel, and Toyota).
Far from a dry read, The Lean Law Firm follows the story of lawyer Carson Wright, who suddenly finds himself responsible for saving a small law firm, as his mentor Guy Chapman imparts the lean techniques that transformed his bicycle factory from the brink of bankruptcy to new heights of profitability.