AG Peter F. Neronha announced the filing of a lawsuit against Michael Moccia and Palisade Legal Group, PLLC, a debt-management service provider, alleging they violated Rhode Island’s Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA). As alleged in the complaint, filed in Providence Superior Court, Palisade operated and engaged in unlicensed debt-management services in Rhode Island, disguising their business as a law firm. Additionally, Palisade harmed Rhode Islanders by charging illegal and excessive fees and damaging consumers’ credit scores. Attorney General Neronha is seeking civil penalties and injunctive relief, including requiring Palisade to refund fees to all affected Rhode Island consumers and compelling Palisade’s compliance with the state’s laws regarding debt-management services.

Attorney General Neronha sues debt-management group for charging illegal, excessive fees and damaging consumer credit | Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office