The FDCPA Can Apply to Creditors Collecting Their Own Debt With the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and other government agencies –including the United States Supreme Court– becoming more and more involved with regulating debt collection in the United States, it is important to remember that although the focus of […]
Prejudgment Writ of Attachment
Collection is sometimes a race: the priority of liens, or who reaches an account or tangible assets first, can make the difference between collecting a debt and being left out. Even when the debtor is solvent, placing pressure on the debtor is what it’s all about. Debtors stall, and litigation can take a year or […]
Is Your Debt Collector A Professional?
What makes a professional debt collector? From the timeliness and accuracy of reporting to collection strategy, there are many elements that determine the professionalism and success of your debt collector. Do you know who is collecting your bills? Elements of a Professional Debt Collector Reporting – Over the decades, I’ve had some clients tell me […]