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Milwaukee Collections Lawyer

The proven Milwaukee collections lawyer at Kohner, Mann and Kailas, S.C. are experienced in the effective resolution of collections lawsuits as related to the debtor-creditor collections in Wisconsin. Milwaukee collections attorneys are knowledgeable in all areas of general collections law, including but not limited to wage garnishment claims, retail collection cases and commercial collections in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Clients will have the confidence of knowing that their case is being handled by an experienced and knowledgeable Milwaukee collections lawyer.

The Milwaukee collections attorneys have experience representing clients with collections claims involving:

Bankruptcy Representation:

  • Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors
  • Critical Vendor Motions
  • Fraudulent Transfer Litigation
  • Lender Liability Defense
  • Preference Litigation
  • Receiverships

Debt Recovery & Enforcement

  • Commercial Collections
  • Foreclosure
  • Landlord Representation & Eviction
  • Mortgage Default
  • Replevin, Equipment Recovery & Repossession

Creditors' Rights

  • Commercial Collections
  • Landlord Representation & Eviction
  • Lender Liability Defense
  • Liens & Bonds
  • Mortgage Default
  • Replevin, Equipment Recovery & Repossession

Liens & Bonds

  • Bond Claims
  • Lien & Construction Lien Claims
  • Lien Foreclosure
  • Miller Act

Receivables Management & Liquidation

  • Receivables Liquidation
  • Receivables Management

Replevin, Equipment Recovery & Repossession

  • Replevin, Equipment Recovery & Repossession

Experienced Milwaukee Collections Attorney

The legal scope of Wisconsin collections law falls under debtor-creditor law, which governs situations in which one party is unable to provide payment for a debt to another. The process of collections refers to the pulled debit payment of a creditor. Commonly, a collection agency is an organization that seeks payment on debts owed by people or commercial entities. Most collection agencies typically operate as creditor agents and pursue the collection of debts for a fee or commission of the amount of debt owed.

Non-bankruptcy debtor-creditor law is governed mainly by state statutory and common law. Harassment, defamation, or other unfair practices in attempts at debt collection may be curbed by tort claims in state court. states also regulate debt collection through statutes. Congress has enacted the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to regulate some debt collectors.

Creditors use judicial and statutory processes to have debts satisfied. Attachment is a limited statutory remedy whereby a creditor has the property of a debtor seized to satisfy a debt. Garnishment allows a creditor to collect part of a debt (for example wages) to satisfy the obligation. Replevin allows a creditor to seize goods, such as a security interest, that he or she has a property interest in, to satisfy the debt. Receivership involves the appointing of a third party by a court to dispose of the debtor's property in order to satisfy the debt.

A debtor may attempt to fraudulently convey a piece of property to keep it out of the creditors' hands. state laws seek to prevent this type of property transfer. Many states have adopted the Uniform Fraudulent Conveyances Act or its successor, the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act.

Every state has laws, which vary by state, governing the time in which a person or entity can file suit to collect a debt. Depending on state law and whether the debt is the result of a written contract, oral contract, open account, or promissory note, a creditor or debt collector gives up his right to file suit to collect a debt after a period of anywhere from 2 to 15 years from the time the debt became delinquent. Local Milwaukee collections attorney should be consulted for specific requirements in your area.

Trusted Milwaukee Collections Law Firm

The Milwaukee collections attorneys at Kohner, Mann and Kailas, S.C. are distinguished by a history of successful collections claim recoveries. For experienced representation in a collections dispute, contact the Milwaukee collection lawyers at Kohner, Mann and Kailas, S.C. in Wisconsin.

Kohner, Mann & Kailas, S.C. attorneys practicing in the area of Collections Law: