Specializing in mixed credit reports, inaccurate credit reporting, errors in background checks, mortgage servicing abuse and identity theft.
The law firm of Kelly Guzzo, PLC is committed to leveling the playing field between individuals and companies. The firm focuses exclusively on consumer protection matters and practices primarily in Virginia, Maryland, Hawaii and the District of Columbia. Since 2009, our attorneys have handled over 600 consumer cases in state and federal court, returning tens of millions of dollars to consumers in public settlements alone. Our attorneys are nationally recognized experts in consumer protection, having been consistently named Super Lawyers and Rising Stars by Thompson Reuters. We tailor our representation to ensure the best result for each client, and there are no out-of-pocket costs for our services. Our attorneys consult with potential clients free of charge, and only collect fees if we settle your case or obtain a judgment on your behalf.
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Kelly Guzzo, PLC got this award in 2021
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I happened to come across the law office of Kelly Guzzo back in Aug of 2024 and I was so glad I did. I knew I needed some help with a matter I wasn't too sure about until she took the case and I then realized how happy I was that she did. My case ended on a very positive note and with that said I would highly recommend this office for any legal issues that they may be able to help you with, when it comes to consumer law I have no doubt they will be there to do the absolute best they can for their clients. Thank-you so very much for helping me and giving me a very good outcome.
Pat McNichol was outstanding, he resolved a bank fraud problem (fraudsters stole large sums of money using teller checks) where the bank locked us out for weeks and was non-communicative and impossible to reach. He was very creative and sophisticated and before we knew it we got everything restored and could finally move on. Excellent communicator! One of the best lawyers I've ever had the pleasure of working with (and I'm a 30-year lawyer).
Ms. Kelly did a wonderful job in handling a COVID related credit card case that I spent 6 months trying to resolve myself without success. When I asked Ms Kelly to help me, she immediately said that she could resolve the matter in short order, which at first astounded me. My initial contact with Ms Kelly was around the first of February 2021 and she had completely resolved the issue in my favor by the first week of May 2021, a remarkable 3 month time frame. All of the derogatory late payments on the 3 credit bureau reports one by one disappeared as did the erroneous balance on the closed bank credit card. In addition, my FICO scores returned to where they were before this nightmare began in May 2020. Ms Kelly knew exactly what to do, how to do it, and got it done in a reasonable amount of time. She was very professional, understanding and responsive to my questions during this time period as well. Needless to say, I would definitely and highly recommend Ms Kelly.
I was so impressed working with Kristi and her staff. They made the process extremely easy by communicating via phone and email. Every communication via phone and email always made me feel so special, like I was their only client. I would like to especially thank Natalie for all her help. I had a great experience and was very happy with her work. I would recommend her to others and would gladly hire her again.
Ms Kristi Kelly has been phenominal in her representation of me on multiple cases. She is very knowledgeable, detailed and attentive in her approach. She puts her clients interests first and I always walk away feeling like I made the right choice in having her represent me. I am very appreciative that she is willing to accept me as a client and I would like to thank her and her team for their efforts. They all have been great when working on my cases. Thank you!
Attorney Guzzo and her team were very instrumental in representing me on two cases, both of which I got a fair settlement. They were very professional, responsive, and knowledgeable about the process. I highly recommend their office!
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