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David B. Levin

David B. Levin

Consumer and Employment Litigation Attorney
  • Consumer Law, Employment Law
  • Illinois, Ohio, West Virginia
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Biography

We represent the rights of consumers in all forms of consumer rights litigation, including lemon law, breach of warranty, debt collection violations, credit reporting issues, unauthorized robocalls and telemarketing calls, consumer fraud and related issues. We also handle employment litigation, including wage and hour cases, overtime pay issues, wrongful termination, discrimination and sexual harassment. Many of the firm's cases are brought as class actions and we handle personal injury cases as well.

Education
The University of Toledo College of Law
J.D. (1992) | Law
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Ohio State University - Columbus
B.A. (1989) | Journalism/English
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Professional Experience
Managing Attorney, Midwest Office
Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman
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Partner, Consumer Rights Litigation
UpRight Law
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Founding Partner
Luxenburg & Levin
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Ohio Department Head
Krohn & Moss
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Owner
Law Office of David B. Levin
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In House Counsel
Funeral Financial Systems
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Associate Attorney and Law Clerk
Charles Brusso & Associates
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Publications
Articles & Publications
11th Circuit Court of Appeals Puts Debt Buyers at Risk
Consumer Bankruptcy Journal
Lemon Law chapter of Ohio Consumer Law
Thomson-West
Speaking Engagements
Collecting on Judgments, NACBA Annual Convention, Chicago, IL
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Professional Associations
Chicago Bar Association
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Illinois State Bar Association
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Ohio State Bar Association
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Illinois
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Ohio
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West Virginia
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
Practice Areas
Consumer Law
Class Action, Lemon Law
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Legal Answers
Q. I once had Sprint serviced back in 2008, I left that phone company to go to another and I still owed a balance
A: The 7-year limit on reporting delinquent debt begins on the date that the account becomes delinquent and is never current again. So, the answer to your question is probably "neither," but would be that point in time slightly later than your last payment when you failed to make a payment when due and then never made another one . Changes made by the creditor, transfer to a debt collector or debt buyer, etc. does not re-set the time limit. However, there are certain actions you can take that can start the reporting period over, such as entering into a payment agreement or making a payment of even $1.

*David Levin is the Partner in charge of UpRight Law's consumer rights litigation department. UpRight Law is a national law firm with licensed attorneys providing bankruptcy and consumer legal services in all 50 states. He is licensed in Illinois, Ohio and West Virginia, as well as several United States District Courts. He has 22 years of litigation experience, the last 18 of which have been focused on consumer rights litigation. This response is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice. For legal advice, consult an attorney licensed in your state with the appropriate expertise. ... Read More
Q. I am getting calls from a debt collector repeatedly, I got one call before getting their letter since then, they are
A: It's not clear from your question whether you have disputed the debt (which would preclude further collection action until the debt had been validated), but you are correct that the FDCPA prohibits harassment through repeated telephone calls. If these calls are coming to your cell phone, there may be TCPA violations as well. You should talk with a local consumer protection attorney to determine whether you may be entitled to damages.

*David Levin is the Partner in charge of UpRight Law's consumer rights litigation department. UpRight Law is a national law firm with licensed attorneys providing bankruptcy and consumer legal services in all 50 states. He is licensed in Illinois, Ohio and West Virginia, as well as several United States District Courts. He has 22 years of litigation experience, the last 18 of which have been focused on consumer rights litigation. This response is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice. For legal advice, consult an attorney licensed in your state with the appropriate expertise. ... Read More
Q. How can I get relief or exempt from the garnishment of my wages?
A: The amount that can be withheld from your paycheck to satisfy a judgment is set by state and federal law. Although there are some exceptions, in Wisconsin that limit is typically 20% of your disposable income. You may want to talk with a bankruptcy attorney about whether Chapter 7 might be a good solution for you. Depending on the amount of the debt, your other debts and your income, you may find that bankruptcy provides the relief that you need--the automatic stay that takes place in most bankruptcy cases stops most garnishments immediately, and in some cases recent withdrawals can even be recovered.

*David Levin is the Partner in charge of UpRight Law's consumer rights litigation department. UpRight Law is a national law firm with licensed attorneys providing bankruptcy and consumer legal services in all 50 states. He is licensed in Illinois, Ohio and West Virginia, as well as several United States District Courts. He has 22 years of litigation experience, the last 18 of which have been focused on consumer rights litigation. This response is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice. For legal advice, consult an attorney licensed in your state with the appropriate expertise. ... Read More
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Contact & Map
Illinois Office
111 West Jackson Blvd.
Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60604
Telephone: (312) 212-4355
Ohio / West Virginia Office
600 Superior Avenue East
Suite 1300
Cleveland, OH 44114
Telephone: (216) 902-5002
California (Main) Office
21550 Oxnard Street
Suite 780
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Toll-Free: (877) 206-4741
Orange County, CA Office
245 Fischer Avenue
Suite D-1
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Telephone: (877) 206-4741
Pennyslvania Office
1150 First Avenue
Suite 501
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Telephone: (877) 206-4741