How a Debt Collection
Lawyer Can Help You
If you’re struggling with credit card debt or medical debt and are unsure what to do, or are dealing with challenging creditors or a debt collection lawsuit, working with a collections lawyer can help you determine what legal options you have. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) forbids harassing or threatening phone calls or text messages on the part of debt collectors, and having legal representation helps you protect your legal rights throughout the collection process.
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3 Ways to Collect Debt
If you’re looking to collect consumer or business debt, you can try to do it yourself, hire a collection agency, or work with a debt collection lawyer.
The best method may depend on the specific circumstances surrounding the type and amount of the debt you want to collect. Sometimes you need to negotiate a settlement, while other instances may require you to be more aggressive and take legal action.
Getting advice from a debt collection lawyer is a great way to figure out which method will work best. LegalShield makes accessing this valuable legal advice easy and affordable.
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Do It Yourself
If your company has only a couple of delinquent accounts each year and you are sensitive about maintaining positive customer relationships, trying to collect debt yourself may be a good option.
However, if you’re searching for tips on debt collection, you’re probably having an issue and may benefit from legal advice.
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Collection Agencies
If you have a large number of delinquent accounts from debtors that are hard to reach, hiring a collection agency to handle the work might be a good option.
However, if you have only a handful of larger debts to collect from customers that are easier to contact, collection agencies may not be your best option. Agencies take 25% to 50% of the amount of the debt recovered and rogue collection agents repeatedly calling customers may tarnish your brand.
Debt Collection Lawyer
If you have a large number of delinquent accounts from debtors that are hard to locate, hiring a collection agency might be a good option.
However, if you have only a handful of larger debts to collect from customers that are easier to contact, collection agencies may not be your best option. Agencies take 25% to 50% of the amount recovered and rouge agents harassing customers can tarnish your brand.
If you’re dealing with particularly challenging debtors, a debt collection lawyer can have better success at getting the situation resolved. Similar to a debt collection agency, a debt collection lawyer handles much of the work of contacting debtors for payment. Additionally, collection letters on a law firm’s letterhead communicate your seriousness about collecting upon the debt, and should the matter go to court, a lawyer would be invaluable.
3 Ways to Collect Debt
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Do It Yourself
If your company has only a couple of delinquent accounts each year and you are sensitive about maintaining positive customer relationships, trying to collect debt yourself may be a good option.
However, if you’re searching for tips on debt collection, you’re probably having an issue and may benefit from legal advice.
A Small Business Plan from LegalShield can help you improve your debt collection results in three main ways.
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Everyone knows lawyers charge hundreds of dollars per hour. That’s why people hesitate to contact lawyers even though they know getting sound legal advice could help them avoid messy legal disputes and save tons of money.
Imagine if you could call a lawyer to get advice on an unlimited number of legal matters related to your rental business for less than $1.50 per day. Well, you don’t have to imagine. You just have to join LegalShield.
Have a simple question about a lease? Call your lawyer, it’s included.
Need help resolving a property damage dispute with a tenant? Call your lawyer, it’s included.
Wondering what you can do to collect late fees? Call your . . you get the idea.
Your monthly membership fee provides a powerful resource you can use to prevent legal problems and make life with a difficult tenant a breeze. With LegalShield on your side, you can get the legal help you need without a ridiculous legal bill at the end. In fact, you won’t get any bill at all.
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Krizia Verplancke of provider firm Davis, Miles, McGuire, Gardner has been serving LegalShield members since 2017.
Spencer Tadashi Schiefer of provider firm Davis, Miles, McGuire, Gardner has been serving LegalShield members since 2011.
Michael E. Medina Jr. of provider firm Davis, Miles, McGuire, Gardner has been serving LegalShield members since 1993.
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