Attorney Fees Are Mandatory For FDCPA Violations

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David A. Szwak
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Attorney Fees Are Mandatory For FDCPA Violations

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Judy v. Fidelity Nat. Collections
Not Reported in F.Supp.2d, 2004 WL 3203307
N.D.W.Va.,2004.
April 14, 2004

In addition, the Fourth Circuit has held that an award of attorney's fees “is mandatory for a violation of the FDCPA in all but the most unusual circumstances.â€
David Szwak
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