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Legal Help With First Advantage Background Check Disputes

Fix Your First Advantage Report and Secure Compensation!

  • We’ll make sure your First Advantage report is accurate, so you can move forward without the burden of false information.

  • Whether it’s lost job opportunities or emotional stress, we’ll fight to get you the financial compensation you deserve.

  • You pay nothing. We make sure First Advantage pays for everything, including our legal fees and costs.

INVESTIGATIVE ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENT

You, (“Client,” “you”), and Consumer Attorneys PLLC (“CA” or “we”), located at 68-29 Main Street, Flushing, NY 11367 (“CA”), hereby enter into this limited scope retainer agreement whereby you agree to grant CA the exclusive authority to investigate your potential consumer law claim(s), including but not limited to potential violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”), Equal Credit Opportunity Act (“ECOA”), Electronic Funds Transfer Act “EFTA”), Fair Credit Billing Act (“FCPA”), and/or the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA”) (collectively referenced as “consumer protection statutes”). 1 Please read carefully before signing:

Authorization

You authorize CA to investigate your potential consumer law claim(s) under state and federal consumer protection statutes. You authorize CA to contact third parties on your behalf for the limited purpose of investigating your potential consumer law claims. “Third parties” include but are not limited to consumer reporting agencies, creditors, lenders, debt collectors, rental agencies, employers, courts, and law enforcement agencies.

CA’s Exclusive Investigative Period

CA agrees to investigate your potential consumer law claims in good faith. By signing this agreement, you agree to give CA the exclusive right to investigate your potential consumer law claim(s) for the next 180 days (“Exclusive Investigative Period”). For the duration of the Exclusive Investigative Period, you agree that you will not communicate with any other law firm or legal representative about your potential consumer law claim(s). You agree to forgo any previously scheduled consultation or case review until CA’s Exclusive Investigative Period concludes.

Termination of Exclusive Investigation Period

CA agrees that the Exclusive Investigative Period may not extend beyond 180 days without your prior written consent.

At any time between the date of this agreement and the expiration of CA’s Exclusive Investigative Period, CA may inform you of the outcome of its investigation. If CA’s investigation reveals that you have an actional consumer law claim, CA may ask you to sign a formal retainer agreement. If CA’s investigation does not reveal an actionable consumer law claim, you will receive an e-mail that states CA will not represent you in any further pursuit of your potential claim(s).

The relationship between you and CA automatically terminates at 5pm on the 180th day of the Exclusive Investigative Period or your receipt of CA’s written notice to decline representation, whichever comes sooner. At the conclusion of the Exclusive Investigative Period or upon receipt of CA’s written declination of representation, you are permitted to seek alternative legal counsel without penalty.

Nothing in this agreement should be construed as a promise or guarantee that CA will represent you in a consumer lawsuit at any point in time. CA reserves the right to decline to represent you for any reason permitted by relevant laws and ethical rules.

Your Involvement and Promises to us

You agree to meaningfully participate and cooperate in CA’s investigation of your potential consumer law claim(s). You agree to immediately inform CA if your mailing address, e-mail address, or phone number changes at any point during the Exclusive Investigative Period.
You agree to provide all relevant information, communications, documents, materials, and all other similar instruments to CA and its representatives during the Exclusive Investigative Period. You understand that your failure to provide all relevant information, communications, documents, and materials to CA during the Exclusive Investigative Period may hinder, delay or otherwise frustrate CA’s investigation of your potential consumer law claim(s).

You agree, under penalty of perjury, to provide complete, accurate, and truthful information to CA. All documents and communications, oral or written, past or future, provided to CA during the Exclusive Investigative Period and anytime thereafter are presumed by CA to be true, complete, and accurate.

Fees and Costs Incurred During Exclusive Investigative Period

CA agrees that you will not incur any out-of-pocket fees or costs during CA’s Exclusive Investigative Period. However, if CA agrees to represent you in a consumer lawsuit, CA may recover the fees and costs incurred during the Exclusive Investigative Period from the Defendant pursuant to a future settlement or judgment.

You agree that CA has a right to place a lien on any future monetary recovery obtained by client related to the claims identified during CA’s Exclusive Investigative Period or as a result of CA’s investigative efforts. If you refuse to cooperate with CA in the formal pursuit of the consumer law claim(s) it identifies during or after the Exclusive Investigative Period, you agree that CA has the right to recover the fees and costs it incurred while investigating your potential consumer law claim(s).

Authorization to Use Your Electronic Signature

CA will send you any and all documents that require your signature. You authorize CA to affix your electronic signature to requests, disclosures, or other forms that CA deems reasonably necessary to the investigation of your potential consumer law claim(s) upon receipt of your approval or after the 7th day after the document was sent to you, whichever comes first. Your electronic signature will be used on any and all other subsequent documents that will need signature, affirmation, acknowledgment, or any other forms of authentication in reference to this matter under the above referenced procedure.

1 You also agree to give CA the exclusive authority to investigate potential violations of state-specific consumer protection statutes.

All Rights Reserved. Without Prejudice. CONSUMER ATTORNEYS

FORM # INV2024CA119

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Why First Advantage Makes Errors in Background Checks?

Under the FCRA Law, consumer reporting agencies like First Advantage must ensure accuracy in the background reports they provide to employers and landlords. However, instead of relying solely on official court and government records, First Advantage often pulls data from third-party internet sources. These sources may contain outdated or incomplete information, leading to errors. For instance, First Advantage might report old criminal records that have been expunged or sealed, or even report records that belong to other consumers.

Let's Get You Compensated

Let's Get You Compensated

Start Your First Advantage Lawsuit Today!

  • You’ve experienced financial losses and lost a job or housing opportunity because of mistakes on your background report.

  • You seek monetary compensation for the emotional and financial damages caused by a failed First Advantage background check.

  • Your First Advantage background check dispute was unsuccessful, and you’re seeking reliable, accurate reports moving forward.

  • You want to protect your rights and prevent First Advantage from selling false information about you.

Choosing Legal Action Over Basic First Advantage Disputes

The First Advantage dispute process often lacks a fast or reliable resolution. It’s typically automated, which may not fully address your concerns. Many disputes aren’t thoroughly investigated, and mistakes can go unresolved for weeks. Even with evidence, First Advantage's response may be insufficient, leaving you with no real solution.

HOW IT WORKS

Reliable Correction of Your First Advantage Background Report

1

Step

Obtaining Your Report

Our team will help you obtain your First Advantage background report, allowing you to review and identify the errors that led to your job denial.

2

Step

Investigating the Error

Our legal team will conduct a thorough court records search and contact court clerks and police departments to verify any mistakes on your First Advantage background report.

3

Step

Fix & Compensation

We will file a lawsuit against First Advantage on your behalf, demanding immediate correction of your report and maximum compensation for the harm caused.

False information often gets spread across multiple reporting agencies. A First Advantage dispute may only address the issue temporarily and doesn’t offer any compensation.

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ABOUT OUR Company

Fighting for Your Rights and Future, Every Step of the Way!

At Consumer Attorneys, we’re here to help you. Our dedicated team of attorneys, legal assistants, and case managers is committed to correcting errors on your background and credit reports. We understand how important it is to resolve these inaccuracies quickly so you can get back on track and seize the opportunities you deserve. While we specialize in fixing First Advantage background check errors, including issues like mixed identities, incorrect criminal records, and outdated information, we also handle problems with other reporting agencies. These mistakes can unfairly prevent you from landing a job or securing housing. We fight to hold these companies accountable, ensuring you receive the compensation you’re entitled to and can move forward with your life!

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WHY CHOOSE CONSUMER ATTORNEYS

Consumer Attorneys - More Than Just Your Legal Team

At Consumer Attorneys, we don’t just represent you – we aggressively fight for your rights. We hold reporting agencies accountable for their mistakes and violations, whether it’s inaccurate background check information or errors on your credit report. Your rights matter, and we stand up for them every step of the way.

FREE LEGAL SUPPORT

We only get paid when you do, and our fees are collected directly from First Advantage. This means you won’t have to worry about upfront costs or hidden fees. We take on the financial risk, working tirelessly on your behalf to secure a favorable outcome.

EXPERIENCED LEGAL TEAM

Choosing Consumer Attorneys means you’ll have a legal team with deep knowledge of FCRA law and extensive experience in handling background check errors. Our skilled agents are trained to investigate inaccuracies quickly and thoroughly, ensuring no detail is overlooked.

Proven Success

We’ve successfully settled numerous cases against HireRight and other reporting agencies, securing favorable outcomes for our clients. With our extensive experience and proven success, you can trust that we have the skills and determination to fight for you.

We understand how frustrating it is to be denied a job due to someone else’s error. We’re committed to helping our clients resolve background and credit report mistakes.

Financial Compensation Our Clients May Receive

If you’ve been harmed by First Advantage reporting errors, you may be entitled to compensation for lost job opportunities, missed income, lost working hours and any costs incurred due to the mistakes. Additionally, you can recover compensation for the emotional distress caused by the unfair impact on your life.

YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT

Reporting records or cases that do not belong to you on your employment or housing background check is a violation of your consumer rights under the FCRA. Agencies should not sell inaccurate information about you!

Dismissed or dropped criminal cases can only be reported for up to 7 years on commercial background checks. Expunged cases should not appear on your background check at all. Reporting these records is a violation of your consumer rights.

Even if the record on your report belongs to you, it must be reported with maximum accuracy. Reporting incorrect dispositions, dates, or charge degrees is a violation of your consumer rights and can impact your future opportunities.

Knowing your rights is the first step in protecting yourself from inaccurate background checks.

We Take Your FADV Dispute to the Next Level!

You already know the consequences of false information in background reporting if you're a victim of it. Don't face corporate errors alone - help is available!

WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING

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Pablo

Washington

Very awesome and helpful law firm! They truly came through for me during one of my lowest points, achieving great outcomes I didn’t think were possible. I was denied a job and felt completely stuck, but Consumer Attorneys PLLC stepped in and turned things around. They not only helped me clear up the issue but also secured compensation for the trouble I went through. I couldn’t have asked for better support and wouldn't trust anyone else but Consumer Attorneys. Highly recommend them!

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Tori B

New York

The attorneys at Consumer Attorneys PLLC are exceptional in handling consumer protection cases. They were very straightforward about the possible outcomes and always seemed to be one step ahead in planning our strategy. The paralegal staff was courteous and prompt in their responses, which made the entire stressful process much more bearable. I am profoundly grateful for their services. Thanks to their hard work, we sued First Advantage and secured monetary compensation for the damages caused. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of expert legal assistance!

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Josue S

Florida

It was cool working with them. Helped me greatly in my lowest by achieving great outcomes. I couldn't have anyone else but Consumers Attorneys.

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INVESTIGATIVE ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENT

You, (“Client,” “you”), and Consumer Attorneys PLLC (“CA” or “we”), located at 68-29 Main Street, Flushing, NY 11367 (“CA”), hereby enter into this limited scope retainer agreement whereby you agree to grant CA the exclusive authority to investigate your potential consumer law claim(s), including but not limited to potential violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”), Equal Credit Opportunity Act (“ECOA”), Electronic Funds Transfer Act “EFTA”), Fair Credit Billing Act (“FCPA”), and/or the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA”) (collectively referenced as “consumer protection statutes”). 1 Please read carefully before signing:

Authorization

You authorize CA to investigate your potential consumer law claim(s) under state and federal consumer protection statutes. You authorize CA to contact third parties on your behalf for the limited purpose of investigating your potential consumer law claims. “Third parties” include but are not limited to consumer reporting agencies, creditors, lenders, debt collectors, rental agencies, employers, courts, and law enforcement agencies.

CA’s Exclusive Investigative Period

CA agrees to investigate your potential consumer law claims in good faith. By signing this agreement, you agree to give CA the exclusive right to investigate your potential consumer law claim(s) for the next 180 days (“Exclusive Investigative Period”). For the duration of the Exclusive Investigative Period, you agree that you will not communicate with any other law firm or legal representative about your potential consumer law claim(s). You agree to forgo any previously scheduled consultation or case review until CA’s Exclusive Investigative Period concludes.

Termination of Exclusive Investigation Period

CA agrees that the Exclusive Investigative Period may not extend beyond 180 days without your prior written consent.

At any time between the date of this agreement and the expiration of CA’s Exclusive Investigative Period, CA may inform you of the outcome of its investigation. If CA’s investigation reveals that you have an actional consumer law claim, CA may ask you to sign a formal retainer agreement. If CA’s investigation does not reveal an actionable consumer law claim, you will receive an e-mail that states CA will not represent you in any further pursuit of your potential claim(s).

The relationship between you and CA automatically terminates at 5pm on the 180th day of the Exclusive Investigative Period or your receipt of CA’s written notice to decline representation, whichever comes sooner. At the conclusion of the Exclusive Investigative Period or upon receipt of CA’s written declination of representation, you are permitted to seek alternative legal counsel without penalty.

Nothing in this agreement should be construed as a promise or guarantee that CA will represent you in a consumer lawsuit at any point in time. CA reserves the right to decline to represent you for any reason permitted by relevant laws and ethical rules.

Your Involvement and Promises to us

You agree to meaningfully participate and cooperate in CA’s investigation of your potential consumer law claim(s). You agree to immediately inform CA if your mailing address, e-mail address, or phone number changes at any point during the Exclusive Investigative Period.
You agree to provide all relevant information, communications, documents, materials, and all other similar instruments to CA and its representatives during the Exclusive Investigative Period. You understand that your failure to provide all relevant information, communications, documents, and materials to CA during the Exclusive Investigative Period may hinder, delay or otherwise frustrate CA’s investigation of your potential consumer law claim(s).

You agree, under penalty of perjury, to provide complete, accurate, and truthful information to CA. All documents and communications, oral or written, past or future, provided to CA during the Exclusive Investigative Period and anytime thereafter are presumed by CA to be true, complete, and accurate.

Fees and Costs Incurred During Exclusive Investigative Period

CA agrees that you will not incur any out-of-pocket fees or costs during CA’s Exclusive Investigative Period. However, if CA agrees to represent you in a consumer lawsuit, CA may recover the fees and costs incurred during the Exclusive Investigative Period from the Defendant pursuant to a future settlement or judgment.

You agree that CA has a right to place a lien on any future monetary recovery obtained by client related to the claims identified during CA’s Exclusive Investigative Period or as a result of CA’s investigative efforts. If you refuse to cooperate with CA in the formal pursuit of the consumer law claim(s) it identifies during or after the Exclusive Investigative Period, you agree that CA has the right to recover the fees and costs it incurred while investigating your potential consumer law claim(s).

Authorization to Use Your Electronic Signature

CA will send you any and all documents that require your signature. You authorize CA to affix your electronic signature to requests, disclosures, or other forms that CA deems reasonably necessary to the investigation of your potential consumer law claim(s) upon receipt of your approval or after the 7th day after the document was sent to you, whichever comes first. Your electronic signature will be used on any and all other subsequent documents that will need signature, affirmation, acknowledgment, or any other forms of authentication in reference to this matter under the above referenced procedure.

1 You also agree to give CA the exclusive authority to investigate potential violations of state-specific consumer protection statutes.

All Rights Reserved. Without Prejudice. CONSUMER ATTORNEYS

FORM # INV2024CA119

I have read and agree to the Privacy Policy, Investigative Retainer
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