LAW OFFICES OF RL JOHNSON
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COLLECTIONS
In todays economy more and more businesses are struggling, which often leads to vendors and service
providers not getting paid. Indeed, initial attempts to collect on aged receivables often follow a typical pattern:
demand letters and collection calls, followed by a civil filing is state court, followed by stalled litigations,
followed by the debtor filing bankruptcy.
Moreover, the collection process is fraught with legal pitfalls. For instance, did you know that a state’s
occupational code might require you to obtain a debt collector’s license? Did you know that all states have
consumer protection statutes that—if offended—could result in your business paying a fine and the debtor’s
legal costs?
Further, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”), 15 USC 1692 et seq., requires that debt collectors
treat debtors fairly and prohibits certain methods of debt collection. The FDCPA is considered a consumer
protection act, and courts have held that it is a strict liability statute.
There are steps that your business can take to safeguard its position before the sale, after the sale, and into the
debtor's bankruptcy. We can help. Please give us a call to discuss your business needs.
In todays economy more and more businesses are struggling, which often leads to vendors and service
providers not getting paid. Indeed, initial attempts to collect on aged receivables often follow a typical pattern:
demand letters and collection calls, followed by a civil filing is state court, followed by stalled litigations,
followed by the debtor filing bankruptcy.
Moreover, the collection process is fraught with legal pitfalls. For instance, did you know that a state’s
occupational code might require you to obtain a debt collector’s license? Did you know that all states have
consumer protection statutes that—if offended—could result in your business paying a fine and the debtor’s
legal costs?
Further, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”), 15 USC 1692 et seq., requires that debt collectors
treat debtors fairly and prohibits certain methods of debt collection. The FDCPA is considered a consumer
protection act, and courts have held that it is a strict liability statute.
There are steps that your business can take to safeguard its position before the sale, after the sale, and into the
debtor's bankruptcy. We can help. Please give us a call to discuss your business needs.
LOCATIONS
MAIN OFFICE
Livonia Michigan
39111 Six Mile Road
Livonia, Michigan 48152
Tel.: (734) 521-2501
Fax: (800) 597-0284
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- Southfield Michigan
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Bloomfield Hills Michigan
Call for an appointment: (888) 443-4146
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