Avoid Problems with Special Wording on Checks

You probably never considered a check to be two-dimensional. It’s just a piece of paper, and all that matters is that the information is filled out on the face of the check, right? Not so fast!

You need to watch out for special language that may appear on customer checks, for example:

“Paid in full”

“In full settlement”

“Full and final payment”

Learn more here!

We Specialize in Debt Collection in Michigan!

At Muller, Muller, Richmond, & Harms, P.C., our attorneys specialize in debt collection in Michigan. We can help you build a strategy customized to fit your business needs. We want to ensure you receive the best possible outcome in pursuing your case. 

Since 1961, our top-rated lawyers have been dedicated to professionally and aggressively pursuing the money you’re owed in a straightforward, ethical manner. With offices in Birmingham and Grand Rapids, we handle claims against debtors located in Michigan, even if you are located out of state or out of the country.

Call us at 248-645-2440 for a free initial consultation and strategy meeting!

How to Serve a Suit on a Hiding Defendant

Alternate service works best against a defendant who’s hiding from the process server, not one who has moved to parts unknown. If the defendant no longer resides or does business at the address you’ve listed on the summons, skip trace him or her before seeking an order for alternate service. Otherwise you may find yourself fighting a motion to set aside your default, or unable to register your judgment for enforcement in the new state where the defendant resides, based upon the claim of improper service.

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Take the First Step! Contact an Attorney for Debt Recovery in Michigan Today!

If you need the help of an attorney for debt collection in Michigan your first step is easy! Fill out the information form on our “Contact Us” page, or give us a call at 248-645-2440, to ask questions and figure out your next steps. We offer a free consultation and strategy meeting, no fees unless you win! Don’t let the money owed to you go away – get started today! We look forward to hearing from you.

Serving the Suit on a Hiding Defendant

What happens if you can’t get your defendant served? Does your defendant fail to sign for certified letters? Does mail comes back marked “return to sender” (or “address unknown,” or “no such number”)?

If your process server can’t find the defendant, do you have to get the documents served in order to move forward?

There is another way! Find out here!

Take the First Step! Contact an Attorney for Debt Recovery in Michigan Today!

If you need the help of an attorney for debt collection in Michigan your first step is easy! Fill out the information form on our “Contact Us” page, or give us a call at 248-645-2440, to ask questions and figure out your next steps. We offer a free consultation and strategy meeting, no fees unless you win! Don’t let the money owed to you go away – get started today! We look forward to hearing from you.

Should You Hire an Attorney? Consider Your Case Complexity & Cost.

 

When you choose whether to handle a case yourself, two factors usually dominate your decision-making process:

1. Cost: How much will it cost to litigate your case, with or without a lawyer?
2. Complexity: Is the case too difficult or too time consuming to handle yourself?

Ideally, before you file your case, you should have a pretty good handle on the cost of getting a judgment and whether the case is simple enough for you to handle without a lawyer. At a superficial level, the question of cost seems easy, but cost increases with the complexity of a case. 

We Specialize in Debt Collection in Michigan!

At Muller, Muller, Richmond, & Harms, P.C., our attorneys specialize in debt collection in Michigan. We can help you build a strategy customized to fit your business needs. We want to ensure you receive the best possible outcome in pursuing your case. 

Since 1961, our top-rated lawyers have been dedicated to professionally and aggressively pursuing the money you’re owed in a straightforward, ethical manner. With offices in Birmingham and Grand Rapids, we handle claims against debtors located in Michigan, even if you are located out of state or out of the country.

Call us at 248-645-2440 for a free initial consultation and strategy meeting!

Can you Handle Your Case on Your Own? Consider Your Case Complexity & Cost.

“Can I handle my case on my own?”

If you’re not up to the task, if it’s too big a feat our attorneys at Muller, Muller, Richmond & Harms, P.C. can help you create a strategy to fit your needs.

Factors that make a lawsuit more expensive include:

• The amount you’re seeking

• The type of case you’re filing

• The complexity of your case

We Specialize in Debt Collection in Michigan!

At Muller, Muller, Richmond, & Harms, P.C., our attorneys specialize in debt collection in Michigan. We can help you build a strategy customized to fit your business needs. We want to ensure you receive the best possible outcome in pursuing your case. 

Since 1961, our top-rated lawyers have been dedicated to professionally and aggressively pursuing the money you’re owed in a straightforward, ethical manner. With offices in Birmingham and Grand Rapids, we handle claims against debtors located in Michigan, even if you are located out of state or out of the country.

Call us at 248-645-2440 for a free initial consultation and strategy meeting!

What You Need to Know Regarding Debt Collection Telephone Call Restrictions

 

The FDCPA imposes some specific restrictions on your collection phone calls to debtors. Follow these guidelines:

• Collection Calls should be made during normal business hours to avoid harassing the debtor.
• Normally, calls should be made between 8a.m. and 9p.m. However, if the debtor indicates in writing that he would prefer to be contacted at another time, then you must respect that request to avoid harassment under the FDCPA.
• If you are told in writing not to contact a debtor at work, you must stop calling.
• Even on the phone, communications governed by the FDCPA must include the warning that you are “a debt collector attempting to collect a debt.”

Take the First Step! Contact an Attorney for Debt Recovery in Michigan Today!

If you need the help of an attorney for debt collection in Michigan your first step is easy! Fill out the information form on our “Contact Us” page, or give us a call at 248-645-2440, to ask questions and figure out your next steps. We offer a free consultation and strategy meeting, no fees unless you win! Don’t let the money owed to you go away – get started today! We look forward to hearing from you.

Phone Calls Not Working? Figure Out a Debt Collection Strategy!

Are your delinquent payers becoming a major concern? Do you want the help of a debt collection expert?

At Muller, Muller, Richmond, & Harms, P.C., our attorneys specialize in debt collection in Michigan. We can help you build a strategy customized to fit your business needs. We want to ensure you receive the best possible outcome in pursuing your case. 

Take the First Step! Contact an Attorney for Debt Recovery in Michigan Today!

If you need the help of an attorney for debt collection in Michigan your first step is easy! Fill out the information form on our “Contact Us” page, or give us a call at 248-645-2440, to ask questions and figure out your next steps. We offer a free consultation and strategy meeting, no fees unless you win! Don’t let the money owed to you go away – get started today! We look forward to hearing from you.