Imagine checking your paycheck and finding a large chunk missing. No warning, no final conversation, just less money for your bills, your family, and your life. That’s the harsh reality of wage garnishment. It’s a creditor’s ultimate power play, a legal maneuver that allows them to reach directly into your earnings before you even see them. When you’re already trying to get ahead by working on a debt settlement plan, a sudden wage garnishment can feel like a blindside attack. It completely derails your progress and puts you in an even tougher financial spot. Learning how to avoid wage garnishment during debt settlement becomes your top priority once creditors start threatening legal action (and really long before). Debt settlement offers you a path to resolve what you owe for less than the full balance, but timing matters. Act too late, and you’ll find yourself dealing with bank account garnishment or watching your paycheck shrink every pay period. The good news? You have options, and knowing them puts you back in control. What Exactly Is Wage Garnishment? Wage garnishment is a legal process. After a creditor sues you over a debt and wins, they obtain a court order known as a […]

Jacob Hippensteel

Jacob Hippensteel at McCarthy Law in Scottsdale | AZ

Jacob Hippensteel focuses his practice on consumer protection and business litigation.  Jacob regularly assists clients by ensuring that their rights as consumers are protected under Federal and State consumer protection laws. Jacob also represents…

Jacob Hippensteel at McCarthy Law in Scottsdale | AZ

Jacob Hippensteel focuses his practice on consumer protection and business litigation.  Jacob regularly assists clients by ensuring that their rights as consumers are protected under Federal and State consumer protection laws. Jacob also represents diverse business clients including restaurants, residential property management groups, and businesses within Arizona’s medical marijuana industry. Jacob regularly advises clients on a wide variety of issues, as well as protecting those client’s interests in federal and state courts.

Jacob received his law degree from Whittier Law School. During law school, Jacob excelled academically – graduating with honors and receiving CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in Business Associations, Business Associations Practicum, Business Transactions, and Evidence Law. Jacob was also a member of the Trial Advocacy Honors Board and competed nationally in both Trial Advocacy and Negotiation competitions.

Prior to attending law school, Jacob received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Grand Canyon University.  Jacob was a student-athlete at Grand Canyon, and a 4-year captain of the Men’s Lacrosse team.  Jacob occasionally gives back to his alma-matter by providing color commentary for GCUtv broadcasts of Men’s Lacrosse games.