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<< /Parent 8 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] >> /Resources 193 0 R Join the 47 people who've already contributed. Contact Us Monarch Legal Group. I contracted with Monarch Legal on Feb., 2020 because I was unable to pay all of my credit card debts from a serious drop in my /Parent 9 0 R In fact, at least insofar as the practices at issue here are concerned, Monarch does not provide legal advice or representation. stream >> I paid them $8100 in fees to settle debts and they failed to adequately represent me with legal counsel. /Contents [262 0 R 263 0 R 264 0 R] /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] /Type /Page View customer complaints of Monarch Legal Group, BBB helps resolve disputes with the services or products a business provides. Monarch Legal is unfortunately, a poorly run business that appears to be criminal in its handling of the client's money. Monarch promises in the Performance Standard section of its contract to refund consumers for the share of all Monarch fees & costs for work on [the] individual debt if Monarch (through Strategic) fails to reduce that debt by more than 35% of the amount owed at the time of the agreement. WebMonarch Legal Group is a private law firm and is not affiliated with any governmental agency, quasi-governmental agency, or charitable organization. I feel that I can now reach my goal and make my life better in the near future. Monarchs Client Retainer Agreement states that [t]he law firm puts in place a customized strategy based on the individual client and their debts[. << /Contents [178 0 R 179 0 R 180 0 R] << >> We have since paid a large sum of money in this program as well as handled three of our largest debts on our own because we were not represented in these accounts. /Rotate 0 /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] Date of experience: September 04, 2020 /Resources 129 0 R /Length 445 Everyone has been extremely nice, helpful, explaining everything thank you. /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] WebWe are personally invested and highly committed to the success of the project at every phase. /Type /Pages /Contents [118 0 R 119 0 R 120 0 R] /Parent 10 0 R /Contents [94 0 R 95 0 R 96 0 R] >> endobj One day I received in the mail, a personal loan offer. Thank you for the feedback. WebContact Us. Please contact a tax professional to discuss potential tax consequences of less than full balance debt resolution. /Count 10 /CropBox [0 0 612 792] /Annots [] /Rotate 0 /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] /Type /Page /Contents [82 0 R 83 0 R 84 0 R] 63 0 obj /Resources 145 0 R /Type /Page /Parent 4 0 R 62 0 obj Another consumer wrote: I requested a refund because no work had been done. To get away with Defendants scam, Monarch structured itself as a law firm in an attempt to evade responsibility under consumer-protection laws and to leave consumers without meaningful redress. Defendants dramatically misstate the consumers estimated savings and program length. Im really happy with the service so far, I have just started this program, and to date I have found it to be extremely worthwhile, the pressure that this program has taken off me has been tenfold and I feel that I am finally headed in the right direction, I know the road ahead will be tough but well worth the effort, having a reliable team behind me makes all the difference. /CropBox [0 0 612 792] After working with them all these time, in which I have paid the total of $15,216.90 to the company plus $2,800 I paid directly to one of the creditors, endobj /CropBox [0 0 612 792] WebHow many stars would you give Monarchlegalgroup? In its client retainer agreement, Monarch explains that bankruptcy is another option but discourages that option by stating that it will be reflected as a permanent record on a Clients credit report for up to 10 years.. 32 0 obj Reviews from current and former Strategic employees on the career website Glassdoor express similar concerns about the companys business model: Even when Defendants do engage with creditors, non-attorney employees perform the negotiations. /Rotate 0 Monarch promises in promotional materials and in retainer agreements that it will provide Litigation Defense Services in the event the client receives a Summons and Complaint from a creditor or debt collector for non-payment. 203 N. LaSalle, #2100, Chicago, IL 60601 Attorneys using Defendants internal case management system copy and paste the same brief notes logging Attorney Reviews without mentioning any information specific to the client. The credentials of the person negotiating down debts is material to prospective clients. /Contents [242 0 R 243 0 R 244 0 R] Defendants include in the total used to calculate their Service Costs not only the enrolled debt at the time that the consumer signs an agreement but also the additional debts and fees that accrue after the consumer heeds Defendants instruction to stop making payments to creditors. endobj /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] /Annots [] 59 0 obj I asked several times to make sure I understood correctly the proposal of the program- the calls were recorded, they said yes, in 24 moths you will be out of debt and your credit score would not get affected. You can learn more about Steve. >> Defendants did not make any settlement payments from the consumers account. Making a full refund, as the consumer requested, Refuse to adjust, relying on terms of agreement. After an initial phone call, Defendants send paralegals or notaries from third-party companies to prospective consumers homes or those representatives conduct a presentation virtually. /Type /Page Don't have an account? On this page, you'll find a comprehensive collection of reviews and complaints from real customers who have used Monarch Media Group's products or services. I had been paying all of my credit cards both person and business. /Type /Page How many stars would you give Monarchlegalgroup? /CropBox [0 0 612 792] /CropBox [0 0 612 792] << Hi Miss Anne, Hopefully I have the courage to do what you did to get my refund also. /Parent 4 0 R Our reviews are authentic and unbiased, providing you with a complete picture of the company, its products or services, and their customer service. /Type /Metadata I have been pleased by the results Monarch has gotten for me so far. If consumers withdraw after one year, Defendants collect substantial sums without performing work. /Type /Page /Annots [] The Citys investigation indicates that even when Defendants agents negotiate settlements with creditors on consumers behalf, they do not act in consumers best interest. /Type /Page Based on examples that the City has seen, the payment schedules include at least three omissions or deceptions. * ekVCwIqhpjZDhWI`kN9R=46lz+5, Briggs v. Strategic Financial Solutions, LLC et al. endobj << Defendants have attempted to avoid these rules by operating under the name Monarch Legal. Anne that is so good to hear about the refund. /Resources 93 0 R /Parent 11 0 R /Parent 10 0 R endobj What do you think? Defendants Do Not Provide Contracted-For Litigation Defense Services, Leaving Chicago Consumers to Defend Themselves in Court, Timothy Burnette Controlled and Directed Monarchs Conduct, Defendants Deceive Potential Customers by Posting Fake Reviews, Strategic Engages in Unfair and Deceptive Practices in its Debt Resolution Business Across the Country, https://brokercheck.finra.org/individual/summary/4890437, https://www.finra.org/rules- guidance/oversight-enforcement/finra-disciplinary-actions?search=2013035572001, Former Credit Counseling Executive and Serial Dirtbag, Andris Pukke Arrested, Litigation Practice Group Lawsuit by Business Partner All Service Financial We Want Our Money, Refunds Sent to Students Deceived by Student Advocates Debt Relief Scam, Clay Advisors Same Debt Consolidation Loan Mailer, Different Name, https://getoutofdebt.org//20126/how-to-try-to-get-refund-from-debt-relief-company, https://getoutofdebt.org/20126/how-to-try-to-get-a-refund-from-a-debt-relief-company, How to Get Out of Debt Without Getting Scammed and What to Do if You Have Been, The Beach Misses You: A Financial Fable For Happiness And Internal Peace, Get Out of Debt Guy Podcast - Reader Questions - AMEX Arrrgh, Getting Out of Debt and Making Lots of Extra Money is Easy When You Do This One FREE Thing, Is Your Debt Relief Company a Scam and How to Make an Extra $800 a Month to Make Ends Meet. Resolution Sought endobj Legal services are only offered once a Monarch Legal Group attorney has had an opportunity to review the specific facts of a case and indicates a willingness to take on the representation. Do you agree with Monarchlegalgroup's TrustScore? /Parent 8 0 R /Rotate 0 /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] The Rule applies to attorneys as well as non-lawyers, and prohibits businesses from knowingly providing substantial assistance to a company violating the Rule. WebView customer complaints of Monarch Legal Group, BBB helps resolve disputes with the services or products a business provides. /Parent 11 0 R /Parent 9 0 R Strategic has engaged in similar arrangements with sham law firms to defraud consumers across the country for years. It is not a lawyer referral service or prepaid legal In practice, the refund policy serves only as an advertising tool used to induce consumers into trusting Monarch even though most consumers will not be eligible to get a refund. /Length 493 endobj /Annots [] /Rotate 0 | Read 21-40 Reviews out of 44 /Contents [174 0 R 175 0 R 176 0 R] Notify me of follow-up comments by email. WebThese instructions are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice or substitute for the provisions of any statute, rule, or regulation. That law requires debt settlement companies to register with the state and restricts practices likely to harm consumers. /Annots [] 19 0 obj /Type /Page A consumer that reviewed Monarch on the Better Business Bureaus website noted that he was unable to discuss bankruptcy with a Monarch attorney, contrary to statements in Monarchs agreement and on its website that Monarch provides bankruptcy representation. Monarch Legal Group is not responsible for the accuracy or correctness of the opinions or comments. stream /Parent 12 0 R In practice, Defendants cannot consistently negotiate such beneficial settlements, and information provided to the City by consumers suggests that many debts are settled for over 60% of the amount owed. 29 0 obj b. It also requires debt relief companies to make several disclosures about their services, including how long it will take to get results, how much it will cost, and the negative consequences that could result. For businesses Categories Blog. The Citys investigation found no bankruptcy case filings by Monarch. /Annots [] << As a result, my financial situation is worse than when I enrolled in their program three years ago. For good reason: a law degree is not needed to ask creditors to reduce someones debt. Monarch Legal Group is a law firm. WebYour experience matters. CRI measures the company's customer satisfaction abilities through BCAs complaint mediation process. Your consent to the above terms is not required as a condition of purchasing or receiving our services. endobj Consumers who receive deceptive and inaccurate information from Strategic are unable to report that conduct to any attorney regulatory bodies because the employees are not lawyers. /Rotate 0 << Many debt resolution businesseslike Strategic Financial Solutionshave not organized themselves as law firms. Update 2 On The Make Money With a Side Hustle Project. Our records indicate the company failed to respond to the one complaint brought to its attention. /Contents [102 0 R 103 0 R 104 0 R] endobj

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