New York Collection Attorney Update: Signs of an Improving Economy
The number of homes going into foreclosure is decreasing. The number of people able to pay their home loans timely has increased.
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Your Accounts Receivable Aging Report Has All The Secrets
As diligent business owners you review your accounts receivable aging report monthly, weekly or daily. You know how much is owed at any given moment by a quick read of the report. Altering the current report or designing a report to meet certain criteria can reveal critical information about your
Reduce Non-Payment Disputes With Clear Terms of Sale
Negotiating specific terms of an agreement is necessary before doing business. Make sure it’s in writing. All parties need to be able to refer to the what, when and where. When is payment expected? Prior to shipping the goods? Or after shipment?
Commercial Debt Collection Settlement Gone Bad, A Case Study
Before placing a claim with our office to pursue commercial debt collection, our client had offered their non-paying customer a discount. The discount of $7,500.00 was offered to induce the non-paying customer to pay. Our client went so far as to hand write a credit of $7,500.00 on the customer’s
Harassing Phone Calls and Texts to Consumers Violate the FDCPA
A few months ago we learned our managing partner’s name and firm name were being used without permission by unsavory debt collectors. Our identity was being used to extort money from consumers. Harassing letters referencing fake Court dates, threats of incarceration and confiscation of personal property were being sent by email
Commercial Debt: Can You Stop Work If You’re Not Getting Paid?
You are not getting paid. Commercial debt is increasing and your A/R is higher than you’d like it to be. Can you stop work if you are not getting paid? The answer is sometimes yes and sometimes no. Every industry has its own policies and procedures for stopping work when
Bill Collector Ranked #11 for the Best Business Jobs
A bill collector’s job is to collect money on behalf of the creditor and helps the economy grow. Often the collector needs to negotiate on the creditor’s behalf.
NY Collection Attorney: Accepting Credit Cards? Prepare for Disputes!
The invoice was marked “paid” when your customer paid the balance by credit card. Why then, six months later, are you asking your NY collection attorney: why the amount of the payment is being reversed by the credit card company? What dispute? The customer was satisfied with the goods and services and paid
Why Your Attorney Wants You to Use a Debt Collection Attorney
Truth be told, your lawyer does not want to spend his or her time collecting receivables, as they are not a debt collection attorney. The process is labor intensive. They are not fond of charging you hourly to chase bad debt and risk ruining your relationship. If you ask your
“I Guaranty You’ll Get Paid.” If You Mean It, You’ll Put It In Writing!
Your customer asks for goods or services, with payment to be made later. They may already owe you money. Sensing your hesitation, the customer attempts to reassure you by promising payment; “don’t worry” they say “I guaranty you’ll get paid.” Is the customer’s promise to get you paid a true guaranty