Bankruptcy, Foreclosure & Collection Law

OH Specific

Collection Law From Start to Finish - Ohio Guide

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
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5 hours 58 minutes
Bradley Le Boeuf
Alexander Weinberg
Angela Brown
Amanda Yurechko
Milos Gvozdenovic
With Bradley S. Le Boeuf from Bradley S. Le Boeuf Co., LPA + 4 others
Recorded December 11, 2025.
Product ID 100996

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Overview

Tread Carefully... But Ensure Your Clients Get Paid

Winning a judgment against a bad debt doesn't necessarily mean cash in hand. Do you have the information you need to ensure payment of the debt - while keeping in compliance with strict guidelines governing consumer collections? Don't rush in unprepared. Maximize your chances of recovery with the practical solutions you'll gain at this definitive seminar. Register today!

  • Uncover assets - including property - that can help you maximize monetary recovery.
  • Stay in compliance: follow the guidelines governing actions permitted or restricted by the FDCPA.
  • Learn effective (and legal!) ways to get the debtor's attention when moving forward with a lawsuit.
  • Learn how to use wage garnishments and attachments to successfully collect judgments.
  • Take the steps necessary to protect your client's rights when the debtor files for bankruptcy.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Pre-Suit Collection Strategies
  2. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
  3. Filing the Lawsuit - Developing Definitive Strategies
  4. Collecting the Judgment
  5. The Impact of Bankruptcy on Collections
  6. Avoiding Ethical Tangles in Collections
Product ID 100996

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
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  1. Pre-Suit Collection Strategies

    1. How to Decide Whether to Pursue Collection
    2. Preventative Collection - Collecting Without Filing a Lawsuit
    3. Designing a Collections System
    4. How to Discover Assets - Finding Property From Which to Collect
    5. Q&A
  2. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

    1. Statutory Background and Preemption
    2. Scope of the FDCPA
    3. Understanding the Actions Permitted or Restricted by the Act
    4. Liability and Defenses
    5. Q&A
  3. Filing the Lawsuit - Developing Definitive Strategies

    1. Knowing the Debtor
    2. How to Effectively Get the Debtor's Attention
    3. Avoiding Counterclaims
    4. Obtaining Judgment
    5. Q&A
  4. Collecting the Judgment

    1. Use of Judgment Liens on Real Property
    2. Use of Judgment Liens on Personal Property
    3. Self-Help Repossession
    4. Writs of Execution, Seize and Sale by Sheriff, Creditor Priority
    5. Wage Garnishment
    6. Attachments
    7. Exemptions by Debtor
    8. Fraudulent Conveyances
    9. Q&A
  5. The Impact of Bankruptcy on Collections

    1. Steps to Take When a Debtor Files Bankruptcy
    2. Chapter 7 - Liquidation, Automatic Stay, Dischargeability
    3. Chapter 13 - Reorganization, Automatic Stay, Dischargeability
    4. Means Testing and "Abusive Filing"
    5. Exemption Planning
    6. 707(a) and 707(b) Dismissal
    7. Q&A
  6. Avoiding Ethical Tangles in Collections

    1. Eliminating Ethical Problems From Your Practice
    2. Zealous Representation or Vexatious Practices
    3. Lawyer Liability
    4. Attorneys' Fees
    5. Q&A

Who Should Attend

This basic-to-intermediate level online seminar will provide professionals with the legal framework to collect consumer debt. Those who should attend include:

  • Attorneys
  • Paralegals
  • In-House Counsel
  • Collections and Loan Officers
  • Credit Managers
  • Bankers
  • Controllers
  • Presidents/Vice Presidents

Speakers

Bradley S Le Boeuf
Bradley S.
Le Boeuf
Bradley S. Le Boeuf Co., LPA
Alexander C Weinberg
Alexander C.
Weinberg
Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A.
Angela M Brown
Angela M.
Brown
Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A.
Amanda R Yurechko
Amanda R.
Yurechko
Weltman Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A.
Milos Gvozdenovic
Milos
Gvozdenovic
Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., LPA
Speaker bio
Bradley S Le Boeuf

Bradley S. Le Boeuf

Bradley S. Le Boeuf Co., LPA
Bradley Le Boeuf

is a sole practitioner in Akron, Ohio. He has been an attorney for more than 38 years, and primarily practices in the areas of contract law, collections, and real estate. Mr. Le Boeuf is admitted to practice in Ohio, Illinois and Washington, D.C., and is a member of the Ohio State, Illinois State and District of Columbia bar associations. He earned his B.A. degree from Indiana University (Bloomington) and his J.D. degree from The University of Toledo College of Law. Mr. Le Boeuf's book reviews, essays, and commentaries have been published in a variety of publications, including Ohio Lawyer, Illinois State Bar Association Bar News, Illinois Lawyer Now, The Washington Post, The Washington Times, Legal Times, The Plain Dealer, Indianapolis Eagle, Akron Law Review, William Mitchell Law Review, Riverfront Times, Artful Dodge, Streets, Indiana Alumni, Washington Lawyer, and Connecticut Law Tribune.

Speaker bio
Alexander C Weinberg

Alexander C. Weinberg

Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A.
Alexander Weinberg

is an attorney with Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. practicing in consumer collections. He works hard to help clients recover their money while also protecting their brand reputations and relationships with consumers. Mr. Weinberg's client portfolio ranges from small businesses to large corporations, including banks, credit unions, auto lenders, mortgage servicers, and more. He earned his B.A. degree in political theory and constitutional democracy from Michigan State University and his J.D. degree from Capital University Law School. Mr. Weinberg is admitted to practice in Ohio.

Speaker bio
Angela M Brown

Angela M. Brown

Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A.
Angela Brown

is an attorney with Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. practicing in consumer collections. With a unique perspective gained from her six years defending consumers in debt settlement, she brings invaluable insights to her work with businesses and financial institutions. Ms. Brown's dual-state litigation experience in Ohio and Kentucky allows her to offer practical, adaptable strategies for efficient debt recovery. Her practice primarily serves businesses and financial institutions seeking to recover outstanding consumer debt. She understands that efficient and ethical debt collection plays a vital role in supporting businesses' ability to maintain favorable lending rates for their customers. Ms. Brown earned her B.A. degree in international business with minors in Modern Greek and History of Art from The Ohio State University and her J.D. degree from Capital University Law School.

Speaker bio
Amanda R Yurechko

Amanda R. Yurechko

Weltman Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A.
Amanda Yurechko

is a partner with Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. Ms. Yurechko manages the utility damage claims practice group and also specializes is a wide range of complex and non-traditional collection matters including assisting other attorneys in the  recovery of their unpaid attorney fees.  She has 25 years of experience in consumer and commercial collection.  She is licensed to practice in Ohio and Indiana and before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. Ms. Yurechko is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association and the Akron Bar Association. She received her B.A. degree from Miami University and her J.D. degree, cum laude, from the University of Akron School of Law. Ms. Yurechko also volunteers her time as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for Summit County Casa acting on behalf of abused, neglected and dependent children. 

Speaker bio
Milos Gvozdenovic

Milos Gvozdenovic

Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., LPA
Milos Gvozdenovic

is a Shareholder with Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., LPA practicing bankruptcy law for almost two decades, Mr. Gvozdenovic protects his client's interests during every phase of the bankruptcy process. His goal is to maximize their financial return while adhering to the rigorous rules of the bankruptcy courts and upholding their image within the communities they serve. Mr. Gvozdenovic earned his B.A. degree, cum laude, in Political Science from Cleveland State University and his J.D. degree from Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. He is a member of the Bankruptcy & Commercial Law Section of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association (CMBA) (Former Chair). Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association (Member) and the Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society (Member). Mr. Gvozdenovic is admitted to practice in Ohio, Washington, Pennsylvania, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

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