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2 Answers | Asked in Collections and Traffic Tickets for Louisiana on
Q: A court collection agency in Louisiana is refusing to accept any payment less than a $100 on a past due ticket????

Three Open container tickets from Woodworth Louisiana went to collections and the collection agency is saying that I cannot make any payments less than a $100 they will only accept payments of a $100 or more is that legal can they do that

Jason Thomas Olivier
Jason Thomas Olivier
answered on Sep 12, 2024

Technically, they have been hired to the full amount you owe so they can refuse anything less than that. It isn't practical, but it's likely legal. I would send in the payment anyway. They will likely process it as that is cheaper than taking the time to mail it back to you. Good luck.

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2 Answers | Asked in Collections, Education Law and Contracts for Louisiana on
Q: Is there any way to get out of paying an unreasonable loan?

I signed a student contract agreement that I didn’t realize stated that I could never cancel the program or withdraw. Additionally, they’re going to make me pay the loan even though the program hasn’t started yet and I will not be completing anything in the program.

Jason Thomas Olivier
Jason Thomas Olivier
answered on Sep 9, 2024

There are too many unknowns to truly answer your question. Is it a federally recognized loan? Is it an accredited university? What language is contained in the contract? I recommend you sit down with a contract lawyer familiar with student loans and review the language. You may have some... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Contracts and Land Use & Zoning for Louisiana on
Q: how do one buy a community land without the fear of be dupe
Jason Thomas Olivier
Jason Thomas Olivier
answered on Mar 10, 2024

I am sorry but we need more information to be able to assist you. What is "community land" and have you been dupe before? In what way?

1 Answer | Asked in Identity Theft, Contracts, Criminal Law and Small Claims for Louisiana on
Q: Did a title loan with a friend and they ended up stealing my car.

I did a title loan with a friend of mine of 20 years. I borrowed 2900 with the promise of paying back $3,900 within 21 days. My car is worth $40,000.00. We wrote up a agreement and had a witness sign it on day 20 he showed up with the cops and my car title in his name. After multiple ignored phone... View More

Jason Thomas Olivier
Jason Thomas Olivier
answered on Nov 21, 2023

Obviously, this is an issue of fraud and conversion. But without seeing the agreement, there is not enough information. You definitely need to hire a lawyer.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination for Colorado on
Q: Can employers refuse to hire spouses or partners solely on that basis and dispite the fact that they are qualified?

We are scientists of equal caliber and the job would involve independent research activities at this Fortune 500 company. We could work in a number different departments for different supervisors in different labs. During an initial interview my partner was told he was highly qualified and... View More

Jason Thomas Olivier
Jason Thomas Olivier
answered on Aug 2, 2022

Each state has different laws, but in general anyone can hire whomever they want as long as they do not run afoul of discrimination laws.

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