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What is the Consumer Law Project for Elders (CLPE)?
The Consumer Law Project for Elders (CLPE) is a project of Connecticut Legal Services, a non-profit law firm. CLPE advocates (attorneys, and paralegals) provide free legal assistance to seniors with consumer legal problems through a statewide telephone hotline.
Who can call the CLPE Hotline?
People 60 years of age or older can call the CLPE Hotline if they have questions about their rights as a consumer (purchaser of goods or services), or a consumer problem. Seniors of any income or asset level, or people on their behalf, can call the CLPE Hotline.
What are some examples of consumer problems?
* You have billing, debt or collection problems, including medical debt, credit card debt or harassment by debt collectors.
* You are being billed for things you never bought.
* You are considering bankruptcy.
* You are a victim of identity theft.
* You have a dispute over goods or services.
* You have an unfair loan.
* You have a problem with a contract or a contractor.
* You have received a summons or notice about a court hearing involving your debt or your property.
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