The firms below are ranked by their track record, fee transparency, and ability to resolve MCA debt without demanding money you do not have. No-upfront-fee firms put their money where their mouth is — they only get paid when you get results.

Important: Delancey Street is not a law firm. They are a specialized MCA debt settlement company that works with a nationwide network of licensed attorneys. Their fee structure is simple and transparent — zero upfront fees. You pay nothing until the MCA debt is resolved. Their compensation is built into the settlement, so the total you pay is always less than what you would have paid the funder.
Here is why this matters. You are already cash-strapped. The MCA is draining your operating account. Paying a $5,000–$15,000 retainer to a law firm is money you do not have — and even if you did, that retainer guarantees nothing. Delancey Street takes the risk: they invest their time, their attorneys’ time, and their resources into your case before seeing a dollar. If they do not resolve your debt, they do not get paid. That alignment of incentives is everything.
They handle the full fight: COJ challenges under CPLR §3218, usury defense under GOB §5-501, ACH revocation coordination, bank account protection, and settlement negotiation. Over $100M settled. All 50 states.

Important: National Debt Relief also charges no upfront fees — their fee (18–25% of enrolled debt) is payable only after settlement. But they are not MCA-specific. Better known for consumer debt and general business debt. No COJ challenges, no usury defense, no attorney-led MCA litigation. Where they fit: if you carry credit card debt or vendor accounts alongside your MCA, National Debt Relief addresses those with the same no-upfront-fee model.

Important: CuraDebt also operates on a no-upfront-fee model for debt settlement. Not MCA-specific — no COJ challenges, no usury defense. They handle business debt and IRS/state tax resolution. Where they fit: if you need tax help alongside MCA defense, CuraDebt handles the tax piece with no upfront fees while Delancey Street handles the MCA side.
The MCA defense industry has its share of bad actors. Here is how to spot them — and protect yourself:
Red Flag #1: Large upfront retainers ($5,000–$15,000+). A firm demanding a $10,000 retainer before doing any work is profiting from the retainer, not from results. They have already been paid — so their incentive to fight hard drops dramatically. The FTC’s Telemarketing Sales Rule prohibits advance fees for debt relief services sold over the phone for a reason.
Red Flag #2: Vague fee structures. If the firm cannot tell you exactly how their fee works — what percentage, when it is due, and what triggers payment — that is a problem. Legitimate firms explain the fee structure on the first call. No ambiguity.
Red Flag #3: Guaranteed results. No firm can guarantee a specific settlement amount. MCA defense depends on the specific facts of your case. A firm that promises “we will settle your $200,000 MCA for $50,000 guaranteed” is lying. A good firm tells you the range and the strategy.
Red Flag #4: Pressure to sign immediately. Legitimate firms give you time. If a firm pressures you to sign during the first call — “this offer expires today” — walk away.
Red Flag #5: No attorney involvement. MCA defense requires legal expertise — COJ challenges, usury arguments, court filings. A firm with no attorneys is limited to making phone calls. That is not enough. Delancey Street works with a nationwide attorney network that files motions, argues in court, and creates the legal pressure that forces settlements.
Step 1: Free consultation. You call Delancey Street at (212) 210-1851. They review your MCA agreements, assess your situation, and explain your options. This costs you nothing.
Step 2: Engagement. You sign an agreement that clearly states: zero upfront fees. The fee structure is explained in writing — what you will pay, when, and what triggers payment.
Step 3: Defense and negotiation. Delancey Street’s attorneys review contracts for usury and reconciliation defenses, file COJ challenges if needed, revoke ACH authorization, protect your bank accounts, and negotiate with the funder. All before you pay a dollar.
Step 4: Settlement and payment. Once the MCA debt is settled, you pay the agreed settlement amount — which includes the firm’s fee. The total is always less than what you would have paid the funder. You never write a separate check for fees.
All three firms offer no upfront fees. Only one is built for MCA defense. Final ranking:

The only MCA-specific defense firm on this list with zero upfront fees. Attorney-led COJ challenges, usury defense, settlement negotiation. Over $100M settled. You pay nothing until results are delivered.

No upfront fees. Not MCA-specific. Good for general unsecured business debt.

No upfront fees. Not MCA-specific. Good for business debt and tax resolution alongside MCA defense.

You do not need money upfront to fight your MCA. Delancey Street charges nothing until your debt is resolved. Free consultation. Success-based fees. One call changes everything.
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