The #1 Mistake People Make After Getting Sued

In this episode of The Debt Hotline, George sits down with former debt collection attorney Greg Anjewierden, founder of DebtBrief, to break down the single biggest mistake people make after getting sued — and what to do instead.

If you think calling the collector is your first move… think again.

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In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why filing your Answer should come before anything else
• What happens if you ignore discovery requests
• How motions for summary judgment can end your case fast
• Why some debt settlement companies make lawsuits worse
• What to do if you suspect identity theft
• How wage garnishments stack (and who gets paid first)
• When statute of limitations can actually save you
• Whether you should show up to court (spoiler: yes)

Real scenarios covered:

• Being sued while enrolled in a debt settlement program
• A $40,000 auto loan lawsuit that may be fraud
• Multiple wage garnishments piling up
• A case filed just beyond the statute of limitations
• A judge quietly suggesting a motion to dismiss

The bottom line
The worst thing you can do after getting sued is panic or ignore it. The second worst? Trusting someone else without confirming your Answer was actually filed.

The good news: when you engage in the process early, your leverage increases dramatically. Most creditors want resolution — not trial. But only if you show up.

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