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Baltimore Recap

The author had a wonderful meeting in Baltimore. Although it was not his first time in this fair city, it was the first opportunity he had to see some of the treasures, both old and new, that Baltimore has to offer. The passion for CLLA leadership was evident from the the number of past presidents and regional and section chairs who attended. For the balance of Friday and during the second working session on Saturday, the group spent time assembling and prioritizing a list of objectives that ...

Clla's 2009: Buyer's Guide

Internet Marketing

Since the author joined the CLLA, the business world has changed in many profound ways. It now includes the Internet, Federal Express, personal computers, e-mail, cell phones, texting, Twitter and many other modes of communication. You would think the rules of the game would have changed, too -- but they haven't changed that much actually. The goal is still for your potential client to associate you with your community and your practice area. Robert S. Bernstein of Bernstein Law Firm, PC in P...

Social Networking for the Clla Attorney

There are pros and cons to the way lawyers traditionally view themselves. Lawyers believe that they are craftsman whose job is hone their craft. They believe that they are professionals that work in a time-honored practice. The focus of this article is on the business of practicing law. Most attorney members of the CLLA are either proprietors of small collection practices or managing partners of the creditors rights section of large full-service firms. CLLA attorneys are in the business of de...

Ten Questions and Answers to a Foreign Collection Lawyer: Quebec, Canada

Questions on whether any problems with a US claimant pursuing a claim against a debtor in Quebec, and the rules regarding enforcement of a judgment obtained against a debtor in the US are answered. Assuming that there is no exclusive jurisdiction clause in the contract between the parties requiring the suit to be filed somewhere else, the debtor who resides in Quebec can be served with proceedings in Quebec. A clause choosing the systems of law applies in the contract and is not the same as a...

He Should Have Been Like George Washington - Not Jim Carrey

The author relates a cautionary tale -- remember that reputation and integrity are an attorney's most valuable commodities. The author and his adversary commenced an action seven years ago against an individual for her failure to pay for hospital services rendered nearly a decade ago. The process server personally served her, in-hand, but she never answered. The hearing was scheduled for the fifth time. The day before the hearing the court received a telephone call requesting another adjournm...

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Looking Back, Looking Forward

September 15 marks the author's first anniversary as the EVP of CLLA. It has been an exciting and productive year, and he appreciates the opportunity to serve this great and storied association. They recently completed their annual strategic planning session in Baltimore, where they spent time reviewing their accomplishments and reflecting on the needs and challenges they face in the future. While there were many past accomplishments to celebrate, the focus of the Baltimore meeting was on the...