Sued by Erica Brachfeld?
The short answer: you probably aren't, at least not anymore. The Brachfeld Law Group closed years ago after facing consumer-protection litigation over its collection practices.
For years the Brachfeld Law Group and Erica L. Brachfeld represented debt buyers in California, filing large volumes of collection suits. That practice drew class-action challenges, including one I was part of, and the firm eventually went out of business. No new lawsuits are being filed by that office today.
If a Brachfeld-era case is still affecting you
You may have landed here because of a judgment, garnishment, or credit-report entry that traces back to a collection case Brachfeld handled. Those old cases can still have consequences today — but they can often be unwound or cleaned up, depending on the facts. If that is your situation, I can talk through your options on a free fifteen-minute call.
If you are being sued by a different debt collector today
If you were actually served by someone else — Midland Funding, LVNV, Portfolio Recovery, Cavalry SPV, or one of the many other debt buyers that sue Californians — start here instead:
- California Collection Defense home page — overview, video, and how this kind of case typically plays out.
- FAQs when sued by Midland Funding
- FAQs when sued by LVNV Funding
- Testimonials from past clients
If you are not sure who sued you, the plaintiff's name is at the top of the summons and complaint. Bring those papers to your free consultation and we will figure it out together.