(Photo not that of the actual client. Name changed for privacy.)
After attending several outreach events conducted by JALA’s Veteran’s Service Unit, “Chuck,” a 72-year-old Duval County Veteran, came to JALA for help defending against a garnishment in small claims court.
Attorney Declan Duffy of JALA’s Veterans Service Unit determined that Chuck was collection-proof, as the household’s only income was VA disability and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Duffy made several unsuccessful attempts to resolve the matter outside of Court, and the case went to Small Claims Mediation. The result was a favorable outcome.
After reimbursing the court costs, Chuck only had to pay a fraction of the debt, and the garnishment was dissolved.
