Collections
If you are having difficulty getting paid for services your business rendered you may have no other alternative but to pursue collections through the legal system. Before you begin to make any collections attempts you should confer with legal counsel to ensure you are following the proper procedures and are adhering to the strict regulations related to consumer collection attempts. If you violate certain rules and regulations regarding collections you may be liable for damages to the debtor that may include monetary penalties and an award of attorneys' fees. In effect, you can become the defendant in your own collections pursuit. Not only will you fail in recovering the money owed to you, you may have to pay money to the person you are attempting to recover from! Call our office today to schedule a consultation. We can often supply a cost effective and proper way to pursue your collections matters and avoid the many pitfalls of attempting to handle these matters yourself.
If you are being sued or contacted regarding a debt you should also be aware to the Fair Debt Collection Act and your rights as a debtor. Unfortunately, many collection firms are not affiliated with licensed attorneys and may not follow the proper rules and regulations in attempting to collect a debt. If you feel you are being harassed or threatened to make payments on a personal debt it is possible the creditor can be in violation of certain federal and local regulations regarding debt collections. Violations of these regulations can create a cause of action for the debtor. Please contact our office directly if you are experiencing difficulty dealing with a debt collector or feel your rights have been or are being violated.
If you are being sued or contacted regarding a debt you should also be aware to the Fair Debt Collection Act and your rights as a debtor. Unfortunately, many collection firms are not affiliated with licensed attorneys and may not follow the proper rules and regulations in attempting to collect a debt. If you feel you are being harassed or threatened to make payments on a personal debt it is possible the creditor can be in violation of certain federal and local regulations regarding debt collections. Violations of these regulations can create a cause of action for the debtor. Please contact our office directly if you are experiencing difficulty dealing with a debt collector or feel your rights have been or are being violated.