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Wetherington Hamilton, P.A. represents creditors in retail and commercial debt collection matters throughout Florida, combining practical collection strategy with experienced commercial litigation support.
Wetherington Hamilton, P.A.
812 W. Dr. MLK Jr., Blvd., Suite 203, Tampa, FL 33603
Phone: (813) 225-1918 • Fax: (813) 225-2531 • Email
Who’s in Charge Here Anyway? Qualities of Leadership
/in Articles, General/by Ted HamiltonAre you a leader? How would you know? Leadership is from the front of the room or the front of the line. And, leadership is from the rear, and from side-by-side interaction. Being a leader doesn’t necessarily mean you make all the plans, and assign all the roles, and set all the goals. Sometimes you […]
Debt Collection and Judgment Collection – Hiring an Experienced Attorney Counts
/in Articles, Debt Collection/by Ted HamiltonAfter having practiced law for over 25 years, you would think I would have seen everything. Yet, every day presents a new type of matter with slightly different facts from the others that have come across my desk. From the debtor who paid his $850 dollar debt with a box of quarters, to the interesting […]
The Case of the Secret Lover – Buying Jewelry and Bad Credit
/in Articles, Debt Collection/by Ted HamiltonMany years ago I represented a local jewelry store. I sued a customer who owed them a substantial debt for jewelry purchases on credit. I sued the customer and obtained a judgment. I was unable to get the customer to respond but soon discovered he owned a new Lincoln Continental free and clear. I levied […]
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Found Unconstitutional
/in Articles, Debt Collection, General/by Ted HamiltonFor anyone involved in the financial services industry over the last four years, the CFPB or Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has become a four letter word. This entity created by Congress as part of the Dodd Frank act passed after the financial collapse in 2008, was given broad jurisdiction to regulate all types of financial […]
Anatomy of a Business Sale: Part II of III
/in Articles, General/by Ted HamiltonINTRODUCTION This 3-part series is intended to de-mystify the business sale process. In Part I, I discussed the process of identifying a buyer, the importance of a good non-disclosure agreement, and the development of a terms sheet or letter of intent. In this second installment, I will explain the 4 basic types of business sale […]
The Anatomy of a Business Sale – Part 1
/in Articles, General/by Ted HamiltonSelling a private company is much more than a business transaction. After all, the owners have invested time, treasure, and in some cases blood and tears into building their business. Many owners have the first dollar their company ever earned encased in glass. They have developed deep relationships with employees, customers, and suppliers. For many […]
Enforcing Your Out of State Judgment in Florida
/in Articles, Debt Collection/by Ted HamiltonProblems with Enforcing Your Out of State Judgment in Florida: The firm of Wetherington Hamilton, P.A. regularly enforces out of state judgments in the State of Florida. These types of cases are handled through the use of the Florida Act that allows the enforcement of foreign judgments in the state of Florida. Once the judgment […]
Having a Good Credit Application
/in Articles, Debt Collection/by Ted HamiltonIf your business involves granting credit, it is important to have a good credit application. Most creditors are aware of the need to include material about basic information such as ability to pay, shown by income and obligation, and past credit history. Businesses need to be viewed in terms of profitability and stability through determining […]
What Happens When Someone Attempts to Avoid Being Served?
/in Articles, Debt Collection, General/by Ted HamiltonWhen filing a civil lawsuit in the state of Florida, initial service of process on the defendants named in the lawsuit is critical in order to confer jurisdiction on the courts. The Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and Florida Statutes govern who may serve process upon whom and how service of process may be perfected. […]
The Basics of Florida’s Construction Lien Law
/in Articles, Construction Law/by Ted HamiltonAs the prices of real estate continue to rise in the Florida, more and more people are contemplating making changes or additions to their homes through construction improvements. Dealing with a contractor of any kind, especially for a remodel, is often a difficult and uncertain task both financially and in respect to the final result. […]