2.1.5 Reason #5: Alleviation of Emotional Distress

Being sued can be extremely upsetting for some clients, particularly older and vulnerable consumers. Some may never have been sued in their whole lives and can become very distressed over a suit, even for a relatively minor debt. That distress can have medical consequences, which can be accentuated when the consumer cannot obtain legal representation to explain to them what is happening and to defend the consumer’s interests.