Anthony J. Pietrafesa
Anthony J. Pietrafesa, Esq.
Albany, NY
Consumer LawDebt Collector HarassmentForeclosure Defense
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Consumer protection attorneys in Albany County, NY
29 cities and 35 ZIP codes in Albany County. 1 attorney listing here so far.
Before you pay an attorney retainer
Want the calls in Albany County to stop? Start with a written letter.
Under the federal FDCPA (15 U.S.C. § 1692c(c)), once a debt collector receives your written request to stop contacting you, it must generally stop, with limited exceptions. You can send that request yourself, without a lawyer. We help you write it in a few minutes.
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Cities in Albany County
- Albany(1)
- Altamont
- Berne
- Clarksville
- Coeymans
- Coeymans hollow
- Cohoes
- Delmar
- East berne
- Feura bush
- Glenmont
- Green island
- Guilderland
- Latham
- Loudonville
- Mc kownville
- Medusa
- Preston hollow
- Ravena
- Rensselaerville
- Roessleville
- Selkirk
- Slingerlands
- Voorheesville
- Watervliet
- Westerlo
- Zcta 120hh
- Zcta 121hh
- Zcta 122hh
Your rights against debt collectors in Albany County, NY
- Albany County covers 29 cities and towns and 35 ZIP codes, including Albany, Altamont, Berne.
State law on top of the FDCPA
People in Albany County, NY are protected by the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and by New york's own New York General Business Law Article 29-H (GBL § 600 et seq.). State laws can cover original creditors too, not just collection agencies.
Legal calling hours here
Collectors may not call before 8:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m. your local time (§ 1692c(a)(1)). Albany County, NY is on Eastern time — note the exact time of every early or late call. Log calls for free.
Small claims court
New york small claims courts commonly hear cases up to about $10,000. FDCPA claims can also be filed in federal court, where the law lets you recover attorney's fees. Your local court is the Albany County court. Limits change, so confirm with the court clerk before filing.
Where to complain
File with the CFPB and the New york Attorney General. See our complaint guide.
Sources you can check
- Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1692–1692p (Cornell Legal Information Institute)
- Regulation F, 12 C.F.R. Part 1006 (CFPB)
- FTC debt collection FAQs
- New York General Business Law Article 29-H (GBL § 600 et seq.) — look up the official text
- New york Attorney General (National Association of Attorneys General)
Last reviewed: by the StopAndDesist editorial team. General information, not legal advice.
Being contacted by a collector in Albany County?
You can require a collector to stop contacting you in writing, today, without hiring an attorney first. Keep a record of every call while you do it.