Wells Marble member, Kevin A. Rogers, will speak on Monday, July 23, for an NBI seminar on “Collection Law: The Ultimate Guide”. Specifically, Kevin will speak on the topic of “Debt Collection Process and Procedure Fundamentals”. The program is from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Courtyard Marriott at 415 Riverwind Drive in Pearl, MS. See link for details and sign up.
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Program Description:
Compliance: What Debt Collectors Must Know Now!
Staying in regulatory compliance while attempting to collect a debt has never been more important! In this comprehensive and critical compliance guide; you’ll walk step-by-step through the collection process, gain effective techniques AND ensure compliancy. Get the fundamental tools you need to legally collect debt, locate assets, garnish wages, attach liens and more – ALL while remaining compliant under the CFPB, FDCPA and TCPA. Register today for this timely program!
• Avoid the swarm of new penalties and lawsuits under the FDCPA and CFPB.
• Add attorney’s fees to collection matters without being sued.
• Steer clear of exposure to liability; know the FDCPA and recent changes.
• Explore the CFPB’s areas of focus, role and enforcement actions.
• Review the statutory basis and case law surrounding the “Mini-Miranda” warning.
• What type of property is subject to a lien? How do you attach a lien? Find out!
• Review permitted vs. prohibited techniques under the FDCPA/CFPB.
• Effectively locate assets, garnish accounts and attach liens.
• Avoid sticky jurisdiction/venue issues when seeking judgment.
• Stay up to date and compliant with the TCPA.
• Understand how bankruptcy impacts collections.
• Clearly define harassment, false, deceptive and misleading practices.
Who Should Attend:
This basic level seminar is designed for attorneys. Debt collectors and paralegals will also benefit.
Course Content:
STEP #1: Debt Collection Process and Procedure Fundamentals
STEP #2: How Bankruptcy Affects Collections
STEP #3: How to Comply with the FDCPA, CFPB and State Law
STEP #4: Prejudgment: How to Cleverly Collect Under the FDCPA, CFPB and TCPA
STEP #5: How to Obtain a Judgment
STEP #6: How to Enforce the Judgment: Liens, Garnishments, Veil Piercing and More
STEP #7: How to Avoid (and Handle) FDCPA Claims
STEP #8: How to Steer Clear of Ethical Issues: Attorney Fees and More
Continuing Education Credit:
Continuing Legal Education – CLE: 6.00 *
International Association for Continuing Education Training – IACET: 0.60
National Association of State Boards of Accountancy – CPE for Accountants/NASBA: 7.00 *
Agenda / Content Covered:
STEP #1: Debt Collection Process and Procedure Fundamentals
9:00 – 9:45, Kevin A. Rogers
A.The Debt Collection Process Framework
B.Who, What, Where, When, Why and How?
C.Principles and Methods of Collections
D.Essential Collection Procedures
E.Sample Collection Flowchart/Matrix