Consumer Law Author

Ava Gutierrez

Ava Gutierrez is a highly experienced attorney with a focus on consumer protection and class actions. She has represented clients in numerous high-profile cases and has a proven track record of success.

Credentials

J.D., University of Washington

12+ yearsConsumer ProtectionClass Actions

Assigned posts

Articles by Ava Gutierrez

How to Cancel a Pending or Scheduled Credit Card PaymentHow Do Payday Loans Work & What Happens If You DefaultIs a Home Address PII? Laws, Rights, and ExceptionsWhy Is My Car Insurance So Expensive? Causes and FixesHow to Claim Critical Illness Insurance BenefitsHow Long Does a Credit Check Affect Your Score?How to Update Credit Report Information and Fix ErrorsCan You Reset Your Credit Score? The Real AnswerWhat Does Writing a Car Off Mean? Total Loss ExplainedDoes Life Insurance Pay Student Loans at Death?What Does RESPA Apply To? Loans, Properties & ExemptionsCan I Dispute a Charge for Bad Service? Rules and DeadlinesWhen Do Debt Collectors Give Up on Old Debt?How to Do a Free Background Check and What It Won't ShowWhat Does ‘On Record Until' Mean on a Credit Report?Can You Pay for Car Repairs in Installments? Yes, Here's HowCan an 80-Year-Old Get a Mortgage? Laws and OptionsWill My Premium Increase If I File a Claim?How to Search for Car Insurance and Compare QuotesHow to Stop a Lawsuit From a Creditor and Get It DismissedHow to Get a Ring Appraised for Insurance: What to ExpectWhat Can Credit Card Companies Do to Collect Debt?What Is an EIP Plan? How Equipment Installment Plans WorkWhat Does Replacement Cost Mean in Insurance?What Is the President's Mortgage Relief Program?Does Pet Insurance Cover Ultrasounds: Costs and ExclusionsCan You Refund Plane Tickets? Rules and Your RightsHow to Get Rid of Medical Collections on Your Credit ReportWhat Is Enrolled Debt: Meaning, Risks, and FeesIs Frame Damage Automatically a Total Loss?