David B. Levin

We represent the rights of consumers in all forms of consumer rights litigation, including lemon law, breach of warranty, debt collection violations, credit reporting issues, unauthorized robocalls and telemarketing calls, consumer fraud and related issues. We also handle employment litigation, including wage and hour cases, overtime pay issues, wrongful termination, discrimination and sexual harassment. Many of the firm's cases are brought as class actions and we handle personal injury cases as well.

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• Contingent Fees

Illinois

Since 1993

Ohio

Since 1992

West Virginia

Since 2009

Managing Attorney, Midwest Office

Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman

2016 - Current

Partner, Consumer Rights Litigation

UpRight Law

2014 - 2016

Founding Partner

Luxenburg & Levin

2006 - 2014

Ohio Department Head

Krohn & Moss

1998 - 2006

Owner

Law Office of David B. Levin

1996 - 1998

In House Counsel

Funeral Financial Systems

1994 - 1996

Associate Attorney and Law Clerk

Charles Brusso & Associates

1992 - 1994

The University of Toledo College of Law

J.D. (1992) | Law

1989 - 1992

Ohio State University - Columbus

B.A. (1989) | Journalism/English

1985 - 1989

Chicago Bar Association

Current

Illinois State Bar Association

Current

Ohio State Bar Association

Current

11th Circuit Court of Appeals Puts Debt Buyers at Risk

Consumer Bankruptcy Journal

March, 2015

Lemon Law chapter of Ohio Consumer Law

Thomson-West

2008

Collecting on Judgments, NACBA Annual Convention, Chicago, IL

April 25, 2015

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Q. I once had Sprint serviced back in 2008, I left that phone company to go to another and I still owed a balance

October 4, 2015

A: The 7-year limit on reporting delinquent debt begins on the date that the account becomes delinquent and is never current again. So, the answer to your question is probably "neither," but would be that point in time slightly later than your last payment when you failed to make a payment when due and then never made another one . Changes made by the creditor, transfer to a debt collector or debt buyer, etc. does not re-set the time limit. However, there are certain actions you can take that can start the reporting period over, such as entering into a payment agreement or making a payment of even $1.

*David Levin is the Partner in charge of UpRight Law's consumer rights litigation department. UpRight Law is a national law firm with licensed attorneys providing bankruptcy and consumer legal services in all 50 states. He is licensed in Illinois, Ohio and West Virginia, as well as several United States District Courts. He has 22 years of litigation experience, the last 18 of which have been focused on consumer rights litigation. This response is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice. For legal advice, consult an attorney licensed in your state with the appropriate expertise. ... Read More

Q. I am getting calls from a debt collector repeatedly, I got one call before getting their letter since then, they are

September 28, 2015

A: It's not clear from your question whether you have disputed the debt (which would preclude further collection action until the debt had been validated), but you are correct that the FDCPA prohibits harassment through repeated telephone calls. If these calls are coming to your cell phone, there may be TCPA violations as well. You should talk with a local consumer protection attorney to determine whether you may be entitled to damages.

*David Levin is the Partner in charge of UpRight Law's consumer rights litigation department. UpRight Law is a national law firm with licensed attorneys providing bankruptcy and consumer legal services in all 50 states. He is licensed in Illinois, Ohio and West Virginia, as well as several United States District Courts. He has 22 years of litigation experience, the last 18 of which have been focused on consumer rights litigation. This response is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice. For legal advice, consult an attorney licensed in your state with the appropriate expertise. ... Read More

Q. How can I get relief or exempt from the garnishment of my wages?

September 14, 2015

A: The amount that can be withheld from your paycheck to satisfy a judgment is set by state and federal law. Although there are some exceptions, in Wisconsin that limit is typically 20% of your disposable income. You may want to talk with a bankruptcy attorney about whether Chapter 7 might be a good solution for you. Depending on the amount of the debt, your other debts and your income, you may find that bankruptcy provides the relief that you need--the automatic stay that takes place in most bankruptcy cases stops most garnishments immediately, and in some cases recent withdrawals can even be recovered.

*David Levin is the Partner in charge of UpRight Law's consumer rights litigation department. UpRight Law is a national law firm with licensed attorneys providing bankruptcy and consumer legal services in all 50 states. He is licensed in Illinois, Ohio and West Virginia, as well as several United States District Courts. He has 22 years of litigation experience, the last 18 of which have been focused on consumer rights litigation. This response is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice. For legal advice, consult an attorney licensed in your state with the appropriate expertise. ... Read More