Common Problems and Solutions When Defending Debtors

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Includes a Live Web Event on 05/28/2026 at 2:00 PM (EDT)

Defending collection suits can mean having to prepare for trial on a tight turn-around. This course will help prepare attorneys less experienced in debt defense to identify common issues and defenses that may arise in their cases. Attendees will also hear about the different approaches and strategies for effectively leveraging motions practice and discovery in the context of debt defenses cases, and when/whether a collection action might parlay into an affirmative claim. Please note that this will be a beginner level webinar.

What You Will Learn
• What are trends in debt buyer actions, including common issues with loans arising from online lending platforms.
• What are strategies for effectively employing discovery and motions practice in a debt collection suit.
• How to address debt collection claims in student loan and auto deficiency contexts

Kris Skaar

Kris Skaar is a partner at Skaar and Feagle and has taught continuing legal education on the topics of the FDCPA and the defense of debt collection suits. Kris earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in 1983 and a law degree in 1986 from The University of Georgia. He is admitted to all Georgia trial courts, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Jessica Russell

Jessica ”Jess” Russell manages the Debt Collection Defense Practice for the Holland Law Firm, P.C. Her clients are people being sued on everything from student loans, repossession deficiencies, medical debt, landlord-tenant debt, and credit cards. In addition to providing an aggressive defense in court, she screens every case for counterclaims and class actions on issues ranging from unauthorized fees, identity theft, inaccurate credit reporting, and violations of the statute of limitations. Before joining The Holland Law Firm, Jess spent eight years at Russell and Heffner, LLC. in Frederick, where she focused on family law, including mediation, divorce, custody, visitation, and child support.