Debt Collection

The lawyers of Wetherington Hamilton, P.A. have extensive experience handling matters involving debt collections (retail and commercial ); judgment enforcement; judgment localization;  homeowners’ association collections; residential and commercial mortgage foreclosures;  lease collections; secured transactions; lien enforcement; construction lien enforcement among other areas.  Our attorneys handle claims throughout the state of Florida.  In addition, our firm uses a network of attorneys throughout the U.S. to forward cases and act as supervisory counsel.  Our firm is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell rating systems.  We represent Banks, Credit Unions, Contractors, Materialmen, Insurance Companies, Suppliers and all types of Businesses.

Use of Technology and Compliance

Our firm uses the latest collections technology to allow our attorneys to handle volume retail collections efficiently and effectively.  The use of case management technology allows for file downloading by clients forwarding files.  Our firm also prides itself of redundant backups and network security to ensure the confidentiality of documents.  The attorneys and staff in our firm are trained in the Fair Debt Collections Practices act and other Federal and State laws governing collections.  Our attorneys and staff treat all debtors with respect, courtesy and fairness.

Experience matters – creative fee structures and a national reputation

Our goal is to handle your claims efficiently and effectively.  Our firm staff and attorney’s know how to locate assets in difficult cases.  The firm regularly uses garnishments and attachments to collect.  We handle claims on a contingency or an hourly arrangement.   Firm attorney’s are members of the Commercial Law League of America, the National Creditors’ Bar Association, International Association of Commercial Collectors and the the Commercial Collectors Association of America.  Mr. Hamilton is currently on the Board of Governors of the Commercial Law League of America.

Liability Insurance

The firm carries liability insurance. In addition, the firm is listed on forwarding lists, including The National List, the American Lawyers Quarterly and the General Bar.

Experience Matters –  Bankruptcy, Fraudulent Transer Litication and Trial Experience

If a debtor files bankruptcy, our firm attorneys seamlessly follow your claim into bankruptcy court. Our bankruptcy experience includes handling preference defense claims, exceptions to discharge claims, security interest enforcement, and lease enforcement. We only represent creditors in bankruptcy.

The firm members also use creative litigation strategies such as the fraudulent transfer statutes to collect debt.  Often, debtors will transfer assets to a related company or family member to avoid paying a debt.  This type of action can be dealt with aggressively by filing suit against the transferee to pay back the funds.  Our attorneys have extensive litigation and trial experience. Our litigation experience includes dealing with all aspects of debt collection or judgment localization.  In addition, our firm handles appeals of collections litigation or commercial litigation matters.

Let our team members help collect the debt you never thought collectible. Give us a call today.