Reviews

When you have debt issues you want to go with an attorney that focuses on those matters. You don't need to pay for an attorney to learn on your dime. Ian Chowdhury is that attorney. We were in a corner with very little wiggle room. Did not want to go the BK route. Ian got us out of a tight spot , legally. With a settlement that was fair to both parties. I heartily recommend.

Phenomenal lawyer and very helpful. I had a consultation with him. Before talking to him, I had talked to roughly 10+ lawyers and still was not sure what to do. Ian listened to my case, explored and evaluated all the options, and made the recommendations that were sound. I would highly recommend him!

After getting sued by a debt collector for a debt, I researched how to fill out a response and found Ian's web site. I found the website very useful and this enabled me to file an initial response. Fast forward almost one year, and now I find out there is a trial date coming up in a few weeks. I was never notified by the court about the scheduled trial date until I received a "notice to appear" from law firm "M", hence I had to scramble at the last minute and figure out what to do. Nine days before the scheduled trial, I contacted Ian for a phone consultation and despite being under a handicap with no time to use normal lawyer tactics, he took the case and would represent me at trial. Five days before the trial, law firm "M" sent me 60-70 pages of legal paperwork with "evidence" and "witnesses" they intended to use at the trial. I faxed this stuff over to Ian, and he said there was a chance he could settle this with ZERO payment. His reasons were simple, he knew their "witness" from previous cases and he knew the opposing lawyers, hence this great knowledge worked to my benefit. On Wednesday, five days before trial, Ian offered to settle with law firm "M" for ZERO. The next day (Thursday), four days before the scheduled trial, the case was settled in my favor for NOTHING. I did not have to pay a cent. I cannot thank Ian enough for a great job under real time pressure and such short notice. Ian's confidence was spot on, and his great expertise and knowledge of collection law enabled me to put this behind me. I encourage anyone reading this to hire Ian, and protect yourself from these predator lawsuits

The last two years, I have been trying to re-establish my life after becoming a victim of identity theft. When I thought things couldn’t get any worse, I was served with a lawsuit from a debt collection agency. Luckily for me, I was referred to Ian while requesting services on another matter. Within minutes it was apparent that Ian was an attentive, knowledgeable, and caring attorney. He answered my questions in a way that was understandable and took the time to explain to me what my options were heading forward. Throughout the process, I was periodically updated on the status of the case and he made himself available when I needed him. The days leading up to court, our conversations were enough to ease my concerns and I found his calm demeanor to be comforting in this very stressful situation. In the courtroom, Ian surpassed even my best expectations with his intelligence, as he was always one step ahead of the opposing council. He was confident with his line of questioning, not afraid to address his objections, and his knowledge of the law was impressive, even reciting them verbatim. Words cannot express how grateful I am for his services, and I wish him continued success. There is no doubt on my mind that Ian is a superior choice for your debt collection needs. Thank you Ian for all of your hard work!

After reading several of these positive reviews, I retained Ian after being served with a sizable debt collection lawsuit. We had a clear and candid conversation laying out my options, and while no lofty promises were made, it was clear that letting Mr Chowdhury fight the case was the best route to take. He was able to get a response filed on my behalf within a very tight timeline, and the calls & letters stopped immediately. 10 months later, I was delighted to hear the plaintiff had filed a dismissal, as they likely were not prepared for a contested case! Ian was very professional and attentive, informing me of every step along the way, and we arrived at the best possible scenario. I highly recommend Ian for any of your debt collection legal needs.

In July, I was served for two different collections debts owned by the same debt buyer. I was freaking out. I had never been served before, let alone for an old collections debt. After doing some googling, I came across Mr. Chowdhury and had a consultation. Not only did he explain the process, he reassured me that everything would work out. And he was right. He was extremely flexible with payment arrangements for his services, he came through on the commitments he made and he was able to ultimately provide me with resolutions that fit my needs. He got my life back on track. Without him, I don't know where I'd be.

I contacted Ian Chowdhury a few days after I was served and found out I was being sued by a collection agency. I was afraid and didn’t know what to do. Initially, I was going to represent myself or try to work with the agency, but after reading a lot online I realized that would be unwise. Just recently divorced I could not go through all the documents and court system again. In addition, I was embarrassed and in a fragile state. After scheduling my free consultation, Ian called me right at the scheduled time. He was caring, nonjudgmental, and knowledgeable about taking on the collection agencies. He did not make any guarantees that my case would be dismissed, but he convinced me that he would fight for me. From that point we communicated through email, he would give me updates and I would ask questions from time to time, but for the most part I could relax and go on with my life without losing any sleep. Ian also allowed me to pay in payments which I am so grateful for. After four months, I found out that my case was dismissed and I owed nothing. Ian is the real deal! If you are in a hard financial situation and need help, Ian will help you and not rip you off.

I was served by collection agency CACH for an old account and was overwhelmed by it all. I found Ian when I was researching steps to take to deal with the courts regarding this matter. I called him and he immediately put me at ease by explaining the process, my options, his experiences (both personal and professional) with this issue and how these companies work. He also let me know that I had time to make an informed decision. He was in constant communication about motions and the next steps during the whole process. My particular case was dismissed, but even if the outcome had been different, I know Ian would have helped reach a favorable resolution. I am extremely happy with his service!

Ian assisted me with a collection agency. He was spot on and pleasure to work with. Usually circumstances of the degree can be very stressful and expensive. However, I found Ian to be highly professional, patience, and informative. I highly recommend him for any collection needs.

Words cannot express how grateful I am for Ian's assistance in helping me get my mom's case dismissed. Initially I was cautious as I had had a bad experience with a previous firm that promised to dismiss the case but instead swindled me. I set up a phone appointment via his website and within minutes of speaking with him knew I had found someone who was knowledgeable enough to handle the case. And, without surprise, the case was dropped before a court date was scheduled. Ian Chowdhury does everything electronically and responds quickly to any inquiries you may have (which helps someone like myself who works full-time). He is professional and honest and will fight for you for a VERY fair rate. Without hesitation I would refer him to anyone I come across who is being sued by a collector and needs to have a specialist fight for them.

I had received threatening letters from a law firm representing a debt collector for a credit card debt that I was alleged to have incurred. It was very disconcerting to me and I didn't know what to do so I ignored them. They then posted a letter on my door and showed that they were suing me in court to try to enforce collections. This forced me to get on the internet and research the matter and this is when I found Ian. I set up a consultation with him and liked what I heard as he listened to me and explained my options. He was able to give me a payment plan so I hired him. Once I did this, I had a peace of mind and didn't think much about the lawsuit. I emailed him the court filing letter that the debt collector's attorney had mailed me and then did nothing for several months. I sent an email asking for an update and he asked if I wanted to settle with the debt collector without any admission of guilt by either party and no funds paid by either them or me. I said sure, I like the way he thinks. I then get an email with a mutual release and they promise to send letters to credit agencies removing the "bad account." I sign it, email it back and the received an executed copy with the debt collector's signature as well. Well done Ian. You did exactly as you said you would and were professional along the way. Thank you. I recommend you for anyone sued by the mass debt collector buyers.

Ian Chowdhury has been taking care of all legal matters related to my software-based business for over a decade. He has been involved every step of the way, starting with filing all the required documents for incorporation of a new business and registering the trademarks for the company logo and main products. He then designed the whole portfolio of software licenses that deal with complex issues of dual licensing (combining open-source with traditional closed-source distribution models), intellectual property protection, limitation of liability, warranties of non-infringement, confidentiality, technical support, and indemnification to name just a few. I was amazed how quickly Ian was able to grasp all the nuances of my very special licensing needs and translate them into strong legal contracts. The licenses Ian designed stood beautifully the test of time and scrutiny by over a hundred legal departments in some of the largest companies world-wide. Software licensing based on these license agreements remain the main revenue of the business. The modest fees Ian charged for this outstanding work was the best investment by far the company has ever made. I would highly recommend Ian to any entrepreneur, especially in the high-tech sector.