Learn the latest on Collecting and Recovering Assets & Judgments 101 with this convenient, 24/7 On-demand Seminar & Complimentary Podcast. Register to obtain CLE & MCLE credit, online access to course & reference materials, and attend this on-demand seminar. YOU MAY LISTEN FROM ALMOST ANY TYPE OF COMPUTER OR IPOD. ACCESS TO THE RECORDING AND MATERIALS DOES NOT EXPIRE.

Benefits:

Judgment enforcement & debt collection have become among the most profitable and growing practice areas over the past few years. Locating assets and collecting judgments presents many challenges and ethical pitfalls. The weak economy has hindered the already difficult challenge of collection suits and enforcement actions. A creditor’s ability to collect from a debtor is governed under a web of federal and state legislation that regulates the credit and collection industry, as well as provides consumer debtors protection from abusive and deceptive practices. Understanding the latest laws and best practices in collecting assets and judgments is imperative in this expanding practice. The Rossdale faculty for this seminar includes three leading authorities in this practice, who will describe effectively locating assets, cutting edge asset discovery, navigating complex searches, strategies on enforcing judgments, fraudulent transfers, debt collector disclosures and communicating with debtors. This convenient, on-demand seminar will also include discussion on ethical considerations in collection and enforcement cases. Registration includes online access to course and reference materials that serve as a helpful guide to the numerous topics and techniques discussed in the program.

Agenda:

Effectively Locating Assets

1. What You Did Not Know About Public Records Searches

2. Effectively Navigating Complex Searches

3. Strategies on Discovery through Internet Resources

4. Cutting-edge Asset Discovery

5. Ethical Issues in Conducting Asset Searches

6. Fraudulent Transfers

Compliance Issues & Judgment Enforcement

1. Strategies on Mini-Miranda Disclosure and “Debt Collector” Disclosure

2. Effectively Using Pre-Collect & Early Out Collections

3. Best Practices On Communications with Debtors/Consumers & Third Parties

4. FDCPA Disclosures: 30 day Validation Disclosure

5. Hot Issues: Credit Reporting and the FDCPA

6. Judgment Liens, Garnishments, & Levying on Assets

7. Disclosure Hearings

Ethical Issues Related to Debt Collection Suits & Enforcement of Judgments

1. Ethical Issues Related to Voice Mail and Electronic Messages

2. Best Practices Request to Cease Communications

3. Dealing with Consumers Represented by Attorney

4. Ethical Concerns Involved with Unsophisticated or Unrepresented Consumers

5. Unfair Practices: Adding Fees, Unauthorized Charges, Charges Incurred by the Consumer, & Postcards and Envelope Restrictions

6. Harassment and Abuse: False and Misleading Representations, Claiming to be an Attorney, Government Affiliation

Recorded Question & Answer Session

Biography of Seminar Faculty:

1. John Mayer is one of the country’s leading debt collection and enforcement attorneys. Mr. Mayer is a Shareholder at Ross Banks, where he concentrates his practice on collection law. Mr. Mayer has published and spoken widely on demand and notice letters, creditors’ rights, the effect of bankruptcy on the collection process, fraudulent transfers, settlement strategies for collections attorneys, and post judgment remedies. He is a certified Civil Trial Lawyer by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, has nearly four decades of experience in litigation, and holds a law degree from the University of Texas.

2. Alex H.S. Thomason is an attorney with Ashbaugh Beal, where his practice focuses on creditor rights and commercial litigation in matters involving alter ego/veil piercing, corporate officer disregard, fraudulent conveyances and UCC Article 9. He previously served as a Special Deputy Prosecutor, where he was heavily involved in witness tracking and location. Mr. Thomason applies to his collection practice the same creative law enforcement asset location techniques he learned from I.C.E Special Agents and police homicide detectives. Following his law school graduation, he went on to appear in Donald Trump’s reality show, “The Apprentice,” where he finished in the final four. He has been selected as a Rising Star by Washington Law & Politics and he is also peer-rated as a “10.0” on a leading lawyer ranking website. In 2011, Mr. Thomason was appointed as counsel to United States Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee in the Western District of Washington and currently pursues claims against corporate and individual debtors for fraudulent transfers.

3. Earnest H. (Skip) Kohlmyer, III is a pioneer in the debt collections field, an author and highly sought after speaker on compliance with the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act. Mr. Kohlmyer is a partner at South Milhausen, P.A., where his practice focuses on consumer protection litigation, business law, and constitutional law. He has served in leadership positions with the Association of Credit and Collection Professionals. He is a member of the Florida and Georgia bars. Mr. Kohlmyer holds a law degree from the University of Dayton School of Law.

Who should attend this seminar?
Attorneys, paralegals, and legal professionals.

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1. Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission for 1.5 MCLE credits

2. State Bar of California for 1.5 MCLE credits

3. The Florida Bar for 2.0 CLE credits

4. Georgia Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

5. Mississippi Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits

6. The State of Nebraska for 1.5 CLE credits

7. The Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits

8. The New Mexico Minimum Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.5 CLE credits

9. The New York State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

10. The Oregon State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

11. The Rhode Island Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission for 1.5 CLE credits

12. The State Bar of Texas for 1.5 CLE credits

13. The Utah State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 MCLE credits

14. The Virginia State Bar for 1.5 MCLE credits

15. The Washington State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 MCLE credits

16. The Wisconsin Board of Bar Examiners for 1.5 CLE credits

17. The Wyoming State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

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