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Top 12 Ways Debt Collectors are Currently Breaking the Law: FDCPA Violations and More

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3 hours 1 minute
Sonia Buck
Ernest Kohlmyer
With Sonia J. Buck from Pierce Atwood LLP + 1 other
Recorded May 20, 2026.
Product ID 101871

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Overview

Proven, Up-to-the-Minute Prevention Tips

Successfully navigating the complexities of the FDCPA is no easy feat. Our seasoned faculty will walk you through the top 12 mistakes that attorneys make regarding the FDCPA and give you proven tactics on how to avoid these common mistakes. Be prepared if regulators come knocking on your clients' door. Register today!

  • Identify and avoid top mistakes when using "Mini-Miranda" warnings.
  • Learn the rules revolving around third-party disclosure and when it is illegal.
  • Determine when the mere discussion of wage garnishment can cause trouble for debt collectors.
  • Spot risky vocabulary in collector talk-offs that spells legal trouble.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. The "Mini-Miranda" Warning - Top Errors Made
  2. Debtor Cease and Desist Request Violations
  3. Mistakes in Collecting Any Amount of the Debt
  4. The Prohibition Against False, Deceptive and Misleading Representations
  5. Verification of a Debt - Top Mistakes That Lead to Suits
  6. How the Discussion of Garnishing Wages Can Land Debt Collectors in Hot Water
  7. Not Calling the Debtor at the Correct Times
  8. Leaving Messages, Calling Third Parties, Calling at Work and More
  9. Dealing with Consumer "Stalls" While Remaining Compliant
  10. Oversights When Discussing Litigation with the Consumer and Third Parties
  11. Mistakes Made in the Notice Drafting Process
  12. Risky Vocabulary and Language in Collector Talk-Offs

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Product ID 101871

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 3 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 3 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 3 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
California CLE Approved 3 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 3.6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 3 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
Rhode Island CLE Approved 3.5 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
Texas CLE Approved 3 Total
Utah CLE Approved 3 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 3 Total
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Agenda

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  1. The "Mini-Miranda" Warning - Top Errors Made

  2. Debtor Cease and Desist Request Violations

  3. Mistakes in Collecting Any Amount of the Debt

  4. The Prohibition Against False, Deceptive and Misleading Representations

  5. Verification of a Debt - Top Mistakes That Lead to Suits

  6. How the Discussion of Garnishing Wages Can Land Debt Collectors in Hot Water

  7. Not Calling the Debtor at the Correct Times

  8. Leaving Messages, Calling Third Parties, Calling at Work and More

  9. Dealing with Consumer "Stalls" While Remaining Compliant

  10. Oversights When Discussing Litigation with the Consumer and Third Parties

  11. Mistakes Made in the Notice Drafting Process

  12. Risky Vocabulary and Language in Collector Talk-Offs

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for attorneys. Accountants and paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Sonia J Buck
Sonia J.
Buck
Pierce Atwood LLP
Ernest H Kohlmyer III
Ernest H.
Kohlmyer, III
Zimmerman, Kiser & Sutcliffe, P.A
Speaker bio
Sonia J Buck

Sonia J. Buck

Pierce Atwood LLP
Sonia Buck

is an attorney at the firm of Pierce Atwood LLP. Her practice areas include foreclosures, loan restructuring, creditors' rights, collection and bankruptcy. Ms. Buck is a trained mediator and has mediated for Maine's Foreclosure Diversion program. She has written several articles for American Bar Association publications and has also published a book, Movie Therapy for Law Students. Ms. Buck has been adjunct faculty at Kaplan University, where she has taught paralegal and business classes. She earned her B.A. degree, cum laude, from the University of Southern Maine and her J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Maine School of Law.

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Ernest H Kohlmyer III

Ernest H. Kohlmyer, III

Zimmerman, Kiser & Sutcliffe, P.A
Ernest Kohlmyer

is a shareholder with Zimmerman, Kiser & Sutcliffe. With nearly 30 years in the legal profession, Mr. Kohlmyer leads a broad commercial practice, focusing on defending corporations and individuals in federal and state courts. His extensive experience in commercial litigation involves complex contract disputes, legal and regulatory compliance, and consumer protection matters. Mr. Kohlmyer is notably recognized for his work on cases involving the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), including serving as appellate counsel for two landmark TCPA decisions in the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Kohlmyer is licensed in six states and represents clients in Florida, Georgia, New York, and the western states of Utah, Montana, and Wyoming. He provides comprehensive legal guidance on commercial disputes, real estate, land use, and international business law. Mr. Kohlmyer earned his LL.M. in global antitrust and economics from George Mason University, LL.M. in transnational commercial practice from Lazarski University, and J.D. from University of Dayton School of Law.

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