Collections-Creditors Rights

There are many confusing legal procedures involved with getting a debtor to pay back a debt. A collection lawyer can help you limit your own liability and increase your chances of collecting the debt. If you take the debtor to court, a collection attorney will help you secure a judgement against the debtor, thereby increasing your chances of collecting the debt.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where Should I Report Violations Of The Law?
Although the FTC can't act as your lawyer in private disputes, information about your experiences and concerns is vital to the enforcement of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Send your questions or … more
Can I Garnish a Debtor’s Wages to Satisfy What He/She Owes Me?
Many states allow a creditor to garnish the wages of a debtor who has defaulted on his or her loan payments if certain conditions are met. For example, most states limit the amount of a … more
Will I Ever Get Paid if the Debtor Files Bankruptcy?
That depends. You must participate in the bankruptcy proceedings and you may desire legal representation depending on the complexity of the case, the legal priority of your debt and the … more

Legal Articles

Loan Default Litigation: How to Collect on a Defaulted Loan
It can be both frustrating and bad for business when you lend money to an individual or another business and they default on their loan payments. Many lenders experience frustration and are fearful that a borrower who stops repaying a loan will never repay a loan. That is not always the case, however, and there are different ways that lenders can legally encourage borrowers to pay … more
What You Can Do When Your Customers Don’t Pay Their Invoices
Almost every business owner has faced the same problem at one time or another. The business provides a product or service to a customer, the business invoices the customer for payment and the business never receives payment. This situation is frustrating at best and a threat to the business’s profitability and continued existence at worst. However, if you provided a product or … more