3rd party company hired Fleming & Stein to collect a small judgement made against our company. Our attorney did not feel that we were liable under the UCC, but thought it would cost more to fight the claim than it was worth. Our attorney said we should consider offering a payment to make it go away.
The gentleman, Michael Maddox represented himself as an attorney hired by the 3rd party company & wanted to negotiate a settlement. We agreed to provide a payment with the understanding that a court document would be provided to us showing that the claim was satisfied in the courts. Michael Maddox took our money, provided no documentation from the courts.
Further, we found out that a lien had been placed against our company. Michael Maddox will not return our calls. When I callled the company & reached a different invidividual, I was told that we owe more money & must contact the 3rd party company as the collection agency is now out of the picture. I have filed a claim for the unlicensed practice of law; filed a claim with the Federal Trade Commission & will continue to pursue the matter.
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