An Attorney's Guide to the Collection of Bad Debts: 2nd Edition (Paperback)

~ Robert Lewis (Author)
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Product Description

An Attorney's Guide to the Collection of Bad Debts is meant to give readers a broad overview of debt collection techniques as well as to inform them of some popular debt collection techniques used by attorneys. The reader should consider this book a type of debt collection techniques catalog. We authored this second edition so that it can be read easily and quickly during a day's commute to and from work. This second edition also contains revised copies of sample legal forms used to facilitate the collection of bad debts and contains an updated section on asset protection trusts. After reading this book, you will become aware of certain collection techniques so that you can have an informed discussion with an attorney about potential options available to you. This book is not to be considered legal advice and is meant for general information purposes only. This book is not a substitute for the advice of legal counsel.

About the Author

Robert L. Lewis, Esq. is an attorney that has specialized in the collection of bad debts in New York City for almost 30 years through his creditors' rights and commercial litigation practice. The Law Offices of Robert L. Lewis are located at 312 West 71st Street, New York, New York 10023 and their main number is [phone]. Paris Daskalakis, Esq. is an attorney with a broad legal practice, which includes creditors' rights and commercial litigation. Mr. Daskalakis is the managing member of The Daskalakis Law Firm, L.L.C. and is the co-author of the second edition of this book. The Daskalakis Law Firm, L.L.C. is located at 300 Park Avenue 17th Floor, New York, New York 10022 and their main number is [phone] and their website is www.dasklaw.com.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse; Fan edition (November 16, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1434336182
• ISBN-13: 978-1434336187
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 4.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,081,907 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars To the point and written in plain English, December 2, 2007

By	DS "Real Estate Manager" (New York City) - See all my reviews

This guide spells out what's involved in collecting debt. As noted, winning a judgement is no comfort if it cannot be collected. The guide is easy to understand will be useful for anyone with a potential need to collect bad debt. Step by step the process is well explicated.
I especially liked the parts about not getting overly focused on the litigation and keeping the ultimate goal - getting money on the judgement.

1.0 out of 5 stars practically useless, July 23, 2008

By	John Stockdale - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Based on the promotional copy, I had high hopes for this book. But it is nothing more than a quick gloss over the topic from the point of view of two New York lawyers.

Due to New York's particular legal system, this book has little applicability outside that jurisdiction. It describes situations that may have led your debtor to slow or stop paying, briefly describes the need for good business judgment coupled with solid legal advice, provides an overview of New York's legal system, and gives a cursory description of techniques appropriate to New York collection. This book does not provide advice to either the lay man or the collection professional regarding collection practice nor does it address the impact that the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act may have on any collection effort. Lastly, the authors include a compendium of legal form, taking up 47 pages. Each form is faithfully reproduced on a single 5 by 7 page, but is darn near illegible.

In closing, I would not recommend this book. More information can be obtained through free sources commonly available on the internet.