Even though they have tried multiple collection efforts, your clients still haven't been paid a debt they're owed. That's when they turn to you for help. However, debt collection today is nothing like it was in the past, and smart professionals know they tread a fine line. How can you get the money owed, while staying in compliance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act? We know – and can show you how. Order today!

1. Pre-Suit Collection Strategies
2. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
3. Filing the Lawsuit - Developing Definitive Strategies
4. Collecting the Judgment
5. The Impact of Bankruptcy on Collections
6. Avoiding Ethical Tangles in Collections

1. PRE-SUIT COLLECTION STRATEGIES
   9:00 - 10:00, H. Scott Ziemelis
1. How to Decide Whether to Pursue Collection
2. Preventative Collection - Collecting Without Filing a Lawsuit
3. Designing a Collections System
4. How to Discover Assets - Finding Property From Which to Collect
5. Q&A
2. THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT
   10:00 - 10:45, Robert L. Gordon
1. Statutory Background and Preemption
2. Scope of the FDCPA
3. Understanding the Actions Permitted or Restricted by the Act
4. Liability and Defenses
5. Q&A
3. FILING THE LAWSUIT - DEVELOPING DEFINITIVE STRATEGIES
   11:00 - 12:00, H. Scott Ziemelis
1. Knowing the Debtor
2. How to Effectively Get the Debtor's Attention
3. Avoiding Counterclaims
4. Obtaining Judgment
5. Q&A
4. COLLECTING THE JUDGMENT
   1:00 - 2:15, Brian M. Rattner
1. Use of Judgment Liens on Real Property
2. Use of Judgment Liens on Personal Property
3. Self-Help Repossession
4. Writs of Execution, Seize and Sale by Sheriff, Creditor Priority
5. Wage Garnishment
6. Attachments
7. Exemptions by Debtor
8. Fraudulent Conveyances
9. Q&A
5. THE IMPACT OF BANKRUPTCY ON COLLECTIONS
   2:15 - 3:15, Robert L. Gordon
1. Steps to Take When a Debtor Files Bankruptcy
2. Chapter 7 – Liquidation, Automatic Stay, Dischargeability
3. Chapter 13 – Reorganization, Automatic Stay, Dischargeability
4. Means Testing and "Abusive Filing"
5. Exemption Planning
6. 707(a) and 707(b) Dismissal
7. Q&A
6. AVOIDING ETHICAL TANGLES IN COLLECTIONS
   3:30 - 4:30, Robert L. Gordon
1. Eliminating Ethical Problems From Your Practice
2. Zealous Representation or Vexatious Practices
3. Lawyer Liability
4. Attorneys' Fees
5. Q&A

ROBERT L. GORDON is an attorney and practices in the areas of real estate, cooperative housing law, condominium law and bankruptcy. He earned his A.B. degree from Columbia University and his J.D. degree from Benjamin Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University. Mr. Gordon published a Law Review article.

BRIAN M. RATTNER is an attorney with Rattner & Associates P.C., where he specializes in all aspects of the collection of debts. He also represents individuals that are defendants in foreclosure actions. He has more than 20 years of experience in litigation. Mr. Rattner earned his B.A. degree from the Statue University of New York at Albany and his J.D. degree from Brooklyn Law School.

H. SCOTT ZIEMELIS is an attorney in Goshen, New York. He has 20 years of experience practicing in the areas of bankruptcy, criminal law, real estate law and family law. He earned his B.A. degree from the State University of New York at Albany and his J.D. degree from Antioch School of Law.

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