Protecting Your Financial Reputation in West Virginia & Virginia
Your credit report is more than a number — it affects your ability to buy a home, finance a car, or even secure employment. When credit bureaus or lenders report false information or refuse to correct mistakes, the consequences can be life-changing.
At Katz, Kantor, Stonestreet & Buckner, PLLC, we help individuals throughout West Virginia and Virginia hold credit reporting agencies and creditors accountable under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Our goal is simple: to protect your financial integrity and make sure your credit report tells the truth about you.
The FCRA is a federal law that ensures your credit information is accurate, fair, and secure. It applies to credit bureaus such as Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion, as well as lenders, employers, and debt collectors who use or report your financial data.
When these entities mishandle information, they can be held legally responsible. Common violations include:
If you’ve discovered false information on your credit report or experienced a privacy violation, you have the right to demand correction — and compensation.
Under the law, you have the right to:
When companies ignore these rights, our attorneys take swift action to hold them accountable.
Get started on your case today by dialing (304) 898-8499 now or contacting our firm online. We only collect our fees on amounts above the initial settlement offered by insurers.
Not all “credit repair” services are legitimate. Many companies make false promises to “erase bad credit” or create a “new credit identity.” These scams often violate both the FCRA and the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA).
You may be dealing with an illegal credit repair company if they:
If you’ve been scammed or overcharged by a credit repair company, we can help recover your losses and stop further harm.
Our firm has protected West Virginia and Virginia consumers since 1931. We combine deep legal knowledge with a client-centered approach to every case.
We help clients:
Whether your case involves a nationwide credit bureau or a local lender, we provide the same dedication, professionalism, and tenacity that have defined our practice for generations.
We believe every consumer deserves a clean slate and accurate financial record. Our mission is to protect your credit — and your peace of mind.
If you’ve found errors on your credit report, been harassed by a collector, or paid for unlawful credit repair services, you have legal options.
Call (304) 898-8499 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation. Let our team at Katz, Kantor, Stonestreet & Buckner, PLLC help restore your credit integrity and hold violators accountable.