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New minimum wage laws mean new amounts of protected funds in garnishment proceedings.

Happy 2024 everyone! With the new year comes new minimum wage requirements across Washington State. These new requirements create new...

At Baner and Baner Law Firm, we understand that the decision to hire a debt collection attorney isn't an easy one. It's often accompanied...

In the complex financial landscape we navigate daily, the concept of debt collection often slips under the radar, despite its significant...

A common misconception some debtors have is: "If I ignore a debt, it will eventually go away." Creditors, for their part, often have a...

At our law firm, we are committed to providing valuable information and insights to our clients and readers. In our continued effort to...

Happy 2023 everyone. With the new year comes new minimum wage requirements across Washington State. These new requirements create new...

Washington State has passed House Bill 1525. This was signed into law on April 14, 2021 and has an effective date of July 25, 2021. The...

With the start of 2021 means the annual adjustment of minimum wage across the State and some local ordinances taking effect. See Labor...

So, you have decided to take your dispute to a Washington State small claims court. (Another article discusses when that might make sense...

A brief explanation of small claims situations in Washington State

Wage garnishments and post-judgment interest resuming in Washington State.

The definition of "consumer debt" in Washington State isn't always clear, but we try to explain it here.

Consumer debt collection halted amid COVID-19 state of emergency.

Enhanced protections for private student loan debt was enacted in 2018 in Washington State

A common misunderstanding for those facing wage garnishments is that all of wages will be taken to satisfy a debt. Once a judge...

This Labor Day we wanted to share some consumer-side information pertaining to car sales. Specifically, those sales where the buyer...