A new case was handed down by the Missouri Supreme Court this summer, State ex rel. Nothum v Walsh (Mo.2012). This case is great because it clarifies the issue that a debtor can plead the 5th and refuse to testify in a debtor exam, even if the prosecutor grants immunity. No longer can a debt collector […]
Can I go to jail for a debt? This is a question we receive a lot. My old answer was no. It is rare that someone in Missouri is arrested over a debt. We no longer have something called debtors’ prison. Even if a judgment is taken against you you can’t go to jail for the judgment. […]
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Boevingloh & Pliakos has saved our clients millions of dollars over the years. We have been so successful because we don’t settle many cases. The vast majority of cases we win, which means you get a dismissal and you pay nothing back to the debt collector. If you are sued by a debt collector such as Litow […]
Running a law firm is like any other business you have to set your self apart. Many businesses say they compete on service. I used to think that was a great idea, provide top notch customer service. Then someone told me that competing on service doesn’t work. Clients expect great customer service. So if you […]
At Boevingloh & Pliakos we handle cases from all over Missouri. Clients are surprised to find out that we handle cases from all over Missouri, not just the St. Louis metro area. We routinely represent clients being sued by debt collectors in, for example, Greene County (Springfield, MO), Boone County (Columbia, MO) and many other areas of the state. […]
Many of our clients have multiple credit cards. They often ask us to settle other debts for them as part of our representation. (Just a word of caution, don’t default on your debt it’s just not worth it, but if you default here are a few tips). First, you don’t need to hire anyone to negotiate for […]
Many people are referred to our office because they are facing foreclosure. Unfortunately Missouri is a non-judicial foreclosure state. This means that the lender does not have to go to court to start a foreclosure. So when we fight a non-judicial foreclosure we don’t defend a lawsuit instead we must become the plaintiff and become […]
Our office routinely handles cases in many eastern Missouri counties in the St. Louis metro area (Pike, Jefferson, Washington, St. Charles and many more). St. Louis County or the Twenty First (21st) Judicial Circuit Court has dockets almost every day of the week. Judge Patrick Clifford in Division 39 has large dockets many times a month. If your case is on one […]
St. Louis has two big law firms representing most collection companies and a handful of other law firms filling in the gaps. Most are competent and do a good job winning cases and collecting debts. That’s why you need an experienced law firm. The collection company attorneys know what they are doing and they know what they need […]
I own a commercial warehouse. It is leased to a new tenant. The lease was handled by a commercial real estate broker.
From the beginning, the tenant had a problem with what he had signed. He claimed we misrepresented the clear ceiling height and the dock height, even though he had visited the property at least six times. He also claimed the security deposit was prepaid rent and would treat it as such. He refused to pay the rent and hired an attorney to make his case. That is when I contacted Kris Boevingloh.
Kris was congenial and listened to me. He made me feel comfortable. Throughout the process, he was available to answer my questions and concerns. If he was busy, he always returned my calls. I found him to be hard working and diligent. He has a true sense of fairness and I was comfortable with him being my advocate in court.
I have received three rent checks and the situation is getting better. I appreciate Kris’s hard work and honesty. I am happy to recommend him.
Kris has been nothing short of a saving grace in my life while dealing with the multiple situations that have arose in the past year. From the little speeding tickets to bigger issues Kris has been supportive and has always been able to figure out a solution that works best for me. He takes the time to work with you personally and truly cares. I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for legal guidance.
I had a case with this lawyer, everything went well, from making payments to staying informed. I would highly recommend them for your case. I am very thankful.
Do yourself justice and hire Boevingloh & Pliakos law firm. They were able to get my case dismissed quick and without any hassle. They are straight forward and professional. They kept me informed, they were very personable, and handled everything with me over the phone and through email. I never had to appear in a court room. Their fee & monthly payment schedule was unquestionably reasonable. I’m very thankful and satisfied with the services they provided for me and I highly recommend them to everyone.