844-843-5290

Debt collection working off an inaccurate contact list. Never heard of the person they are asking for

Called our business.  Asked for owner. Offered to take a message.  Hung up loudly in my ear. Rude.

Caller said he was representative of law firm.  When asked for credentials or written proof, got argumentative and threatened to pursue litigation.

Received a call from Christopher. Was told that lawsuit was pending. They requested bank statements to "see if payment arrangement " could be made. Googled law firm and it doesn't seem to exist. Leviton Law Firm in case anyone else gets this one.

I to at first thought it was an Atty.  But he got mad angry started threatening
Found out from others they are not it is a com

Received an annoying call early in the morning.

Repeated harassment on the part of these people, pursuing me with false claims.

a guy claiming that he is a lawyer for Zurich insurance called up and asked that i pay an insurance premium for the amount of 530 dollars for a business that i have never bought. he ended up hanging up telling me that he is going to advise his client to follow through

Here are a few warning signs that could signal a debt collection scam:

The debt collector threatens you. Legitimate debt collectors probably won't claim that they'll have you arrested or claim that they or their employees are law enforcement officers.
The debt collector refuses to give you information about your debt or is trying to collect a debt you do not recognize. You have certain rights to ask a debt collector to verify the debt. You can use this sample letter to request this information. Ask for an explanation in writing before you pay.
The debt collector refuses to give you a mailing address or phone number.
The debt collector asks you for sensitive personal financial information. You should never provide anyone with your personal financial information unless you are sure they're legitimate.

If you think that a caller may be a fake debt collector:

Ask the caller for his or her name, company, street address, telephone number, and professional license number. Many states require debt collectors to be licensed. Check the information the caller provides you with your state officials, or the state in which the debt collector holds a license. If the caller refuses or is unable to provide you with information about his company, or if you can’t verify the information he provides, do not give money to the caller or company.
Tell the caller that you refuse to discuss any debt until you get a written "validation notice." This notice must include:
The amount of the debt
The name of the creditor you owe
A description of certain rights under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
If a caller refuses to give you all of this information, consider requesting this information in writing or seeking assistance before paying the debt to make sure the debt, and the company, are valid.

Tip: You can consider sending the collector a letter requesting the information by using one of the CFPB's sample letters. You can also submit a complaint to the CFPB or you can contact your state Attorney General’s office.

Do not give the caller personal financial or other sensitive information. Never give out or confirm personal financial or other sensitive information like your bank account, credit card, or Social Security number unless you know the company or person you are talking with is a real debt collector. Scam artists, like fake debt collectors, can use your information to commit identity theft such as:
Charging your existing credit cards
Opening new credit card or checking accounts
Writing fraudulent checks
Taking out loans in your name
Contact your creditor. If the debt is legitimate – but you think the collector may not be – contact your creditor about the calls. Share the information you have about the suspicious calls and find out who, if anyone, the creditor has authorized to collect the debt.
Report the call. Submit a complaint with the CFPB or get in touch with your state Attorney General's office with information about suspicious callers.
Stop speaking with the caller.If nothing else works and you believe the calls are fraudulent, send a letter demanding that the caller stop contacting you, and keep a copy for your files.
Tip: You can use this sample letter to write a letter demanding the debt collector stop contacting you. By law, real debt collectors must stop calling you if you ask them to in writing.

Tip: If you're having trouble with debt collection, you can submit a complaint with the CFPB online or by calling (855) 411-CFPB (2372).

http://www.consumerfinance.gov/

I got the same response.  Mr. Shipkin, whatever his name is, I asked for credentials or written proof and he got all angry and threatened to pursue litigation on me as well.  I am very upset and can't believe how unprofessional he is.

My husband received same call was razzled and gave bank information and this company took $1000.00 out of bank account. Please make sure ask as many question instead of just freely giving private information.

THREATNING CALLS

SCAM WARNING!!!! This number is under investigation as a scam plot. You have been WARNED!

This FAKE debt collector just put up a FAKE web page..... They are NOT lawyers!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Do your research people.

Leviton Law Firm - (844)843-5290
Michael Ashley (Says he is an attorney)
Called my business so many times being rude and making threats that I started to keep a log
Jan 9 / 12pm
Jan 14 / 9:45
Jan 21 / 10am

Begin calling my cell (which I never give the # out and even my voicemail does not disclose who I am) when I denied being myself I asked how he got the number and he said through an investigator. Really???
Feb 23 x 3 calls around 2:30pm
Feb 16 / 10:15am
Feb 9 / 10:30am

Things he says -
•    Asked for my (owners) personal cell #
•    Disclosed personal information to staff at the business “the person you work for doesn’t pay her debts and is being sued” – WTF! Who does that?
•    Got “smart” and told staff he wanted to place an order and asked for the email address – then begin to send emails:
This is a copy of his email so you can see how forceful and terrorizing he can be:
Please allow this communication to serve as notice that this firm has been retained by (such and such company) with respect to your above referenced breach of contract.  As you are aware, our client recently placed your account with a collection agency. That agency has since returned the file as “uncollectable without suit” and issued a strong recommendation for litigation.

As a final courtesy to you, prior to additional action being taken, we will hold your file in abeyance through 02/02/15 so that you may contact me to resolve this issue voluntarily. Absent your response, I will assume that there is no room for an amicable resolution and we will take the appropriate measures to force your compliance.

I trust that you comprehend the gravity of this matter and that you will govern your actions accordingly.

Regards,

Michael Ashley
Sr. Account Executive
The Leviton Law Firm

We have advised our client that you have failed to resolve this account.  Our client now believes that further legal action is warranted. In the event that our client decides to take further action, you will no longer be able to settle for the above amount, since there will be added costs, including interest, filing fees and any other remedy that may be available.

Our client has requested that we reach out to you one last time in an effort to amicably settle this matter without the need for lengthy and costly litigation that is certain to ensue. If we do not hear from you within 24 hours, our client will proceed accordingly.

Michael Ashley
Sr. Account Executive
The Leviton Law Firm
Don A. Leviton, Supervising Attorney
Admitted to Practice in Illinois and the District of Columbia

The best part is that the company that he is referring to… this breached contract. Our business was never under a contract with them and when I called this company to discuss this matter they have NOT sold any collection to law firm or collection agent. SO, in conclusion, this person is LYING and trying to swindle and bully people into giving him money. This is my message to you Michael or whoever you are… You have now pissed me off so greatly that it has become my personal mission to see you get what you deserve! You should be ashamed of yourself.

http://atlaslevitonlaw.net/6901.html - They have a website
When I search for Mr. Michael Ashley, plenty of lawyers come up but none of them work for this company or practice in Illinois.

This helped a lot in proving they are FAKES, they will call and send messages through your website, using threatening language to try and scare your employees into giving them information. It's the same spill every time they call. Same number, same threat.

Oh when they began calling back in January they didn't have a website & they were calling out of an auto. I just check for it again and it's not showing up. The web page you have listed here is not the one I've seen before, The one I've seen only says Leviton Law Firm, not Atlas. The one I've seen is red in color and was still being worked on because some of the links still had the generic sub headings.

Don't allow these people to push you around.

Also that address, 3 Golf Center - Suite 361, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

is the UPS Store. well isn't that professional lawyers, if you can't afford an office surely you can't file a law suit.

FAKE DEBT COLLECTORS!!!!! They are working out of a PO Box at a UPS Store

They are trying to scam us now, I'm from Vegas so good luck

ID themselves as Leviton Law Firm Limited.

http://www.levitonlawfirm.com/

844 843 5290

___________________________
Per records of the Secretary of State of Illinois

CORPORATION FILE DETAIL REPORT

Entity Name    THE LEVITON LAW FIRM, LTD.
File Number    68678552
Status    ACTIVE
Entity Type    CORPORATION
Type of Corp    DOMESTIC BCA
Incorporation Date (Domestic)
11/09/2012
State    ILLINOIS
Agent Name    DON A LEVITON
Agent Change Date    11/09/2012
Agent Street Address    2550 W GOLF RD 300
President Name & Address    DON A LEVITON 2550 W GOLF ROAD ROLLING MEADOWS IL 60091
Agent City    ROLLING MEADOWS
Secretary Name & Address    VACANT
Agent Zip    60008
Duration Date    PERPETUAL
Annual Report Filing Date
10/09/2014     For Year    2014
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See also:
http://www.atlaslevitonlaw.com/
Atlas & Leviton, Attorneys at Law.

BBB:

This Business is not BBB Accredited
Law Offices of Atlas & Leviton
(847) 621-6072
3 Golf Center, Suite 353, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169-4910
http://www.atlas-law.com
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See Also:

http://atlaslevitonlaw.net/6922.html

      Don A. Leviton, Principal

      1701 GOLF ROAD, SUITE 2-100, ROLLING MEADOWS, IL  60008

                                      MAILING ADDRESS:

        3 GOLF CENTER, SUITE 301, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL  60169

                               TELEPHONE (847)621-6072
                                FACSIMILE   (847)621-6311
                               TOLL FREE   (800)216-1371
                              email:dleviton@atlas-law.com

Maria Triumph, Office Manager

     1701 GOLF ROAD, SUITE 2-100, ROLLING MEADOWS, IL  60008

                                       MAILING ADDRESS:

        3 GOLF CENTER, SUITE 301, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL  60169

                               TELEPHONE (847)621-6072
                                FACSIMILE   (847)621-6311
                               TOLL FREE   (800)216-1371
                             email:mtrumph@atlas-law.com

©Atlas & Leviton, all rights reserved

Friday, January 14, 2011, 4:00 PM
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Bottom Line, I don't know if this Don Leviton is in fact a member of the bar of Illinois, or anywhere.  The Illinoise attorneysite is down.

Seem more like debt collectors working around the edge of the legal system.