Bankruptcy, Foreclosure & Collection Law

4.5

Collections Research: The Ultimate Guide

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
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5 hours 56 minutes
Stuart Collis
Michael Champlin
Shirin Afsous
Christopher Mair
Charlene Cruz
Lynda Laing
With Stuart M. Collis from Collis, Griffor & Hendra PC + 5 others
Recorded September 21, 2026.
Product ID 102283

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Overview

New Tools and Techniques, Social Media Risks, Time-Saving Tips, and More

Get what you need to know about debtors without wasting precious time. Join our experienced faculty as they walk you through the essentials of locating and accessing skip and asset information as well as avoiding some of the most prominent mistakes that even experts encounter. Gain key strategies and discuss some of the most important legal considerations surrounding debt collection - register today!

  • Discuss the most valuable techniques and resources for finding essential debtor and asset information.
  • Review the latest legal developments in order to ensure compliance when searching for skips in the debt collection process.
  • Take a look at the latest social media and internet search trends affecting debtor tracing.
  • Know how to locate and access financial, tax, and real property information for tracking down skips.
  • Understand how to track skips and assets ethically.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Privacy Laws, FDCPA, FCRA, and Other Compliance Updates and Pitfalls
  2. Organizing Your Search
  3. Searching Public, Government, and Employment Records
  4. Database Searches and Common Skip Tracing Issues
  5. Real Estate Searches
  6. Social Media Search Strategies and Precautions
  7. Legal Ethics
  8. Finding Assets and Income

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Product ID 102283

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total

Credit Details by Jurisdiction

OnDemand Video

CLE Credits
Alaska CLE Reciprocity · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 MECLE Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Alaska CLE - 6: Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of credit, which includes 5.0 hours of MCLE credit and 1.0 hour of MECLE credit.

Video Download - Alaska CLE - 6: Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of credit, which includes 5.0 hours of MCLE credit and 1.0 hour of MECLE credit.

Alabama CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics/Professionalism

Earn Until

OnDemand - Alabama CLE - 6: This course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Alabama State Bar Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission for a maximum of 6.0 on-demand credit hours, including 1.0 ethics/professionalism credit.

Arkansas CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Arkansas CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor in the state of Arkansas. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of on demand continuing legal education credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics, consistent with the rules and regulations of the Arkansas Supreme Court of Professional Programs.

Video Download - Arkansas CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor in the state of Arkansas. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of on demand continuing legal education credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics, consistent with the rules and regulations of the Arkansas Supreme Court of Professional Programs.

Arizona CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Professional Responsibility

Earn Until

OnDemand - Arizona CLE - 6: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity qualifies for 6.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 1.0 hour of professional responsibility.

Video Download - Arizona CLE - 6: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity qualifies for 6.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 1.0 hour of professional responsibility.

California CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 5 Bankruptcy Law
  • 1 Legal Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - California CLE - 6: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and qualifies for 6.0 hours of participatory credit, of which 1.0 hour will apply to legal ethics credit. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53. This course has been approved for 5.0 units in the area of Bankruptcy Law by the California Board of Legal Specialization.

Video Download - California CLE - 6: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study credit, of which 1.0 hour will apply to legal ethics credit. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53. This course has been approved for 5.0 units in the area of Bankruptcy Law by the California Board of Legal Specialization.

Colorado CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits
  • 1.2 Professional Responsibility

Earn Until

OnDemand - Colorado CLE - 7: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program qualifies for 7.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 1.20 professional responsibility credit.

Video Download - Colorado CLE - 7: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program qualifies for 7.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 1.20 professional responsibility credit.

Connecticut CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics/Professionalism

Earn Until

OnDemand - Connecticut CLE - 6: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for 6.0 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 1.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.

Video Download - Connecticut CLE - 6: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for 6.0 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 1.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.

Delaware CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Delaware CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor of the Delaware Commission on Continuing Legal Education and recommends this program for 6.0 hours of eCLE credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics.

Florida CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits
  • 7 Business Litigation
  • 1 Technology
  • 1 Professional Responsibility

Earn Until

OnDemand - Florida CLE - 7: Approved by The Florida Bar, this program qualifies for 7.0 general hours of CLER self-study credit including 1.0 hour of self-study professional responsibility (may include legal ethics, professionalism, substance abuse or mental illness and wellness programs) and 1.0 technology hour. Certification: 7.0 - Business Litigation

Video Download - Florida CLE - 7: Approved by The Florida Bar, this program qualifies for 7.0 general hours of CLER self-study credit including 1.0 hour of self-study professional responsibility (may include legal ethics, professionalism, substance abuse or mental illness and wellness programs) and 1.0 technology hour. Certification: 7.0 - Business Litigation

Georgia CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Georgia CLE - 6: This program is approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar of Georgia. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 1.0 hour of distance learning ethics.

Video Download - Georgia CLE - 6: This program is approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar of Georgia. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 1.0 hour of distance learning ethics.

Hawaii CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Earn Until

OnDemand - Hawaii CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for 6.0 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 1.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.

Video Download - Hawaii CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for 6.0 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 1.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.

Iowa CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Legal Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Iowa CLE - 6: "Collections Research: The Ultimate Guide" is an accredited program under the regulations of the Iowa Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education. It is planned that this program will provide a maximum of 6.0 hours of unmoderated activity credit toward the mandatory continuing legal education requirements under the Iowa rule, including 1.0 hour of legal ethics unmoderated activity credit.

Idaho CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Legal Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Earn Until

OnDemand - Idaho CLE - 6: Approved for 6.0 hours of self-study continuing legal education credit in the state of Idaho, which includes 1.0 self-study legal ethics or professional responsibility credit.

Video Download - Idaho CLE - 6: Approved for 6.0 hours of self-study continuing legal education credit in the state of Idaho, which includes 1.0 self-study legal ethics or professional responsibility credit.

Illinois CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Professional Responsibility

Earn Until

OnDemand - Illinois CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 6.0 hours of recorded technology CLE credit, which includes approval for 1.0 hour of legal ethics, civility, professionalism or sexual harassment prevention training CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.

Video Download - Illinois CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 6.0 hours of recorded technology CLE credit, which includes approval for 1.0 hour of legal ethics, civility, professionalism or sexual harassment prevention training CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.

Indiana CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Indiana CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Indiana Supreme Court Office of Admissions & Continuing Education. Participating attorneys are eligible to receive 6.0 hours of distance education, which includes 1.0 hour of ethics.

Kansas CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics/Professionalism

Earn Until

OnDemand - Kansas CLE - 7: Approved by Kansas CLE for 7.0 hours of prerecorded format continuing legal education credit, which includes 1.0 hour of ethics and professionalism credit.

Video Download - Kansas CLE - 7: Approved by Kansas CLE for 7.0 hours of prerecorded format continuing legal education credit, which includes 1.0 hour of ethics and professionalism credit.

Kentucky CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Kentucky CLE - 6: This program has been approved as a technological CLE activity by the Kentucky Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Commission and qualifies for 6.0 credits, including 1.0 ethics credits.

Video Download - Kentucky CLE - 6: This program has been approved as a technological CLE activity by the Kentucky Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Commission and qualifies for 6.0 credits, including 1.0 ethics credits.

Maine CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Maine CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Video Download - Maine CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Course Book - Maine CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Minnesota CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Minnesota CLE - 6: Approved for 6.0 hours of standard on-demand CLE credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics credit by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.

Video Download - Minnesota CLE - 6: Approved for 6.0 hours of standard on-demand CLE credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics credit by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.

Missouri CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Missouri CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours.

Video Download - Missouri CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours.

Course Book - Missouri CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours.

Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Video Download - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Course Book - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Montana CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Professional Fitness and Integrity

Earn Until

OnDemand - Montana CLE - 6: This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 1.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit.

Video Download - Montana CLE - 6: This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 1.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit.

North Carolina CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 6 Bankruptcy Law
  • 1 Professional Responsibility

Earn Until

OnDemand - North Carolina CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with the North Carolina State Board of Continuing Legal Education. Attendance of this program qualifies for 6.0 hours of online CLE credit, including 1.0 professional responsibility. This program qualifies for Bankruptcy Law specialization certification credit.

Video Download - North Carolina CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with the North Carolina State Board of Continuing Legal Education. Attendance of this program qualifies for 6.0 hours of online CLE credit, including 1.0 professional responsibility. This program qualifies for Bankruptcy Law specialization certification credit.

Nebraska CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Professional Responsibility

Earn Until

OnDemand - Nebraska CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for 6.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 1.0 hour of professional responsibility credit.

Video Download - Nebraska CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for 6.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 1.0 hour of professional responsibility credit.

New Hampshire CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics/Professionalism

Earn Until

OnDemand - New Hampshire CLE - 6: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.

Video Download - New Hampshire CLE - 6: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.

New Jersey CLE Approved · 7.2 Total Credits
  • 1.2 Ethics/Professionalism

Earn Until

OnDemand - New Jersey CLE - 7.2: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 7.20 hours of alternative format CLE credit. Of these, 1.20 qualifies as hours of alternative learning format credit for ethics/professionalism.

Video Download - New Jersey CLE - 7.2: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 7.20 hours of alternative format CLE credit. Of these, 1.20 qualifies as hours of alternative learning format credit for ethics/professionalism.

New Mexico CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - New Mexico CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Board of Bar Commissioners of the State Bar of New Mexico. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study credit, including 1.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Video Download - New Mexico CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Board of Bar Commissioners of the State Bar of New Mexico. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study credit, including 1.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Nevada CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethical Considerations

Earn Until

OnDemand - Nevada CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 1.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.

Video Download - Nevada CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 1.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.

Ohio CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Professional Conduct

Earn Until

OnDemand - Ohio CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 1.0 hour of attorney professional conduct instruction.

Video Download - Ohio CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 1.0 hour of attorney professional conduct instruction.

Oklahoma CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits
  • 1 Legal Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Oklahoma CLE - 7: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program qualifies for 7.0 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 1.0 hour of legal ethics.

Video Download - Oklahoma CLE - 7: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program qualifies for 7.0 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 1.0 hour of legal ethics.

Pennsylvania CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Pennsylvania CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of distance learning credit, including 5.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 1.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit.

Video Download - Pennsylvania CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of distance learning credit, including 5.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 1.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit.

South Carolina CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Legal Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Earn Until

OnDemand - South Carolina CLE - 6: This course is accredited by the South Carolina Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization for 6.0 alternatively delivered hours, of which 1.0 hour relates to legal ethics and professional responsibility.

Video Download - South Carolina CLE - 6: This course is accredited by the South Carolina Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization for 6.0 alternatively delivered hours, of which 1.0 hour relates to legal ethics and professional responsibility.

Tennessee CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics/Professionalism

Earn Until

OnDemand - Tennessee CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education for a maximum of 6.0 hours of Distance Learning credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics/professionalism (EP) credit.

Texas CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Legal Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Earn Until

OnDemand - Texas CLE - 6: This course is accredited for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE in the amount of 6.0 credit hours, of which 1.0 credit hour will apply to legal ethics/professional responsibility credit. Hours in attendance at National Business Institute CLE seminars may be applied to the minimum Judicial Education requirement.

Video Download - Texas CLE - 6: This course is accredited for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE in the amount of 6.0 credit hours, of which 1.0 credit hour will apply to legal ethics/professional responsibility credit. Hours in attendance at National Business Institute CLE seminars may be applied to the minimum Judicial Education requirement.

Utah CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Utah CLE - 6: National Business Institute is an approved "presumptive provider" with the Utah State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit for Utah attorneys, which includes 1.0 hour of ethics credit.

Video Download - Utah CLE - 6: National Business Institute is an approved "presumptive provider" with the Utah State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit for Utah attorneys, which includes 1.0 hour of ethics credit.

Virginia CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics/Professionalism

Earn Until

OnDemand - Virginia CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Virginia Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board for 6.0 hours of prerecorded credit, of which 1.0 hour will also apply in the area of legal ethics or professionalism.

Video Download - Virginia CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Virginia Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board for 6.0 hours of prerecorded credit, of which 1.0 hour will also apply in the area of legal ethics or professionalism.

Vermont CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Vermont CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study credit, including 1.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Video Download - Vermont CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study credit, including 1.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Washington CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Earn Until

OnDemand - Washington CLE - 6: This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of Washington continuing legal education (Self Study) A/V credit, which includes 5.0 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 1.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility.

Video Download - Washington CLE - 6: This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of Washington continuing legal education (Self Study) A/V credit, which includes 5.0 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 1.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility.

Wisconsin CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Wisconsin CLE - 7: Approved for 7.0 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit by the Board of Bar Examiners.

Video Download - Wisconsin CLE - 7: Approved for 7.0 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit by the Board of Bar Examiners.

West Virginia CLE Approved · 7.2 Total Credits
  • 1.2 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - West Virginia CLE - 7.2: This program qualifies for 7.20 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 1.20 hour of pre-recorded ethics credit, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education.

Video Download - West Virginia CLE - 7.2: This program qualifies for 7.20 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 1.20 hour of pre-recorded ethics credit, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education.

Wyoming CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

OnDemand - Wyoming CLE - 6: The Wyoming State Board of Continuing Legal Education has granted 6.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics.

Video Download - Wyoming CLE - 6: The Wyoming State Board of Continuing Legal Education has granted 6.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics.

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CLE Credits
Maine CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

Course Book - Maine CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Missouri CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

Course Book - Missouri CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours.

Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

Course Book - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.
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Agenda

All times are shown in

  1. Privacy Laws, FDCPA, FCRA, and Other Compliance Updates and Pitfalls

  2. Organizing Your Search

    1. Skip Tracing Data Path: A Master Checklist
    2. Profiling Skips
    3. AI Tools and Technology to Use
    4. Jurisdictional Concerns

  3. Searching Public, Government, and Employment Records

    1. Background Searches for Aliases
    2. Public and Government Record Searches
      1. Secretary of State
      2. UCC Filings
      3. Postal Service
      4. Court Records
      5. Professional Licensing Records
      6. Social Security and Disability Information
    3. Employment Skip Tracing (Vendors, Workers Comp E-Filing Portal, Past Wage Attachment)

  4. Database Searches and Common Skip Tracing Issues

    1. The Best Phone Number Databases
    2. Deceased Databases
    3. National Change of Address (NCOA)
    4. Unlisted and Outdated Information
    5. Duplicate Names and Pseudonyms
    6. Intentional Skips and Skips With Criminal Intent
    7. Additional Resources and Search Tips

  5. Real Estate Searches

    1. Land Records for Location of the Asset
    2. Tax Assessor Records
    3. Is Investment Property Subject to Mortgage or Other Liens?

  6. Social Media Search Strategies and Precautions

    1. Regulation F, Rules Limitations on Direct Contact, and Required Disclosures
    2. Latest Social Media Platform Rules and Opportunities

  7. Legal Ethics

    1. Attorney Fees
    2. Conflicts of Interest
    3. Preserving Confidential Information
    4. Befriending Debtors Across Social Media
    5. Harassment

  8. Finding Assets and Income

    1. Bank Records and Credit Bureau Reports
    2. Finding Motor Vehicle, Boat, and Aircraft Information
    3. Civil Judgment Searches
    4. Public Tax Information: Look for Recorded Liens
    5. Business Record Searches
    6. Use of Subpoenas to Gather More Asset Information
    7. Utility Bills, Credit Card Statements, and More
    8. Asset Tracing and Digital Forensics Insights

Who Should Attend

The course is designed for attorneys. It may also benefit accountants, lenders, paralegals, private investigators, and collection personnel.

Speakers

Stuart M Collis
Stuart M.
Collis
Collis, Griffor & Hendra PC
Michael J Champlin
Michael J.
Champlin
Champlin & Associates, PLLC
Shirin Afsous
Shirin
Afsous
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Christopher A Mair
Christopher A.
Mair
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Charlene Cruz
Charlene
Cruz
CHDB Law LLP
Lynda L Laing
Lynda L.
Laing
Strauss, Factor, Laing & Lyons
Speaker bio
Stuart M Collis

Stuart M. Collis

Collis, Griffor & Hendra PC
Stuart Collis

is a senior partner with Collis, Griffor & Hendra PC. He practices in the areas of collections/creditor's rights, civil litigation, commercial litigation, family law, divorce, child custody, paternity, criminal law, driver's license restoration and DUI/OWI/drunk driving. Mr. Collis is a trained mediator and has extensive experience with case evaluation procedures. He has also served on a number of state and national organizations, including NABA, WCBA, MCBA, CLLA, and the Michigan Department of Agriculture's Companion Animal Committee. Mr. Collis has been published extensively, including several republications. He has created and presented numerous educational sessions for interested organizations. Mr. Collis earned his B.A. degree from the University of Michigan and his J.D. degree, cum laude, from M. Cooley Law School.

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Michael J Champlin

Michael J. Champlin

Champlin & Associates, PLLC
Michael Champlin

is a partner with Champlin & Associates, PLLC, where his main areas of practice are collections. He teaches at the University of Richmond School of Continuing and Professional Studies. Mr. Champlin has shared his legal knowledge with students as an adjunct professor at the University of Richmond for 35 years. He is a member of the Richmond, Henrico County and Chesterfield bar associations; and the Virginia State Bar. Mr. Champlin earned his B.A. degree from Wake Forest University and his J.D. degree from Cumberland School of Law, Samford University.

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Shirin Afsous

Shirin Afsous

Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Shirin Afsous

is an attorney with Greenberg Traurig, LLP where she is an experienced litigator in the field of commercial litigation. As a proactive professional, she is adept at client interaction and excels at crafting strategic case plans. Her areas of experience span across a vast array of sectors including financial services litigation, labor and employment, government contracts, and commercial disputes. As a first chair attorney, she has taken the lead in numerous matters, showcasing her leadership and litigation skills. Ms. Afsous's deep experience encompasses a wide range of legal proceedings, from drafting and research to preparing witnesses for trial. She is skilled at conducting depositions and arguing dispositive motions, proving her versatility in different aspects of litigation. She earned her B.A. degree, cum laude from the University of Mary Washington and her J.D. degree, cum laude (Trial and Appellate Concentration, with distinction; comment editor, Suffolk Journal of Trial and Appellate Advocacy, member, Moot Court Honor Board) from Suffolk University School of Law. Ms. Afsous is a member of the President Emeritus, D.C. Chapter of the Iranian-American Bar Association (president, 2022-2024), contributing editor, ABA Litigation News, Northern Virginia Chapter, Virginia Women Attorneys Association, 2018-present, Fairfax Bar Association, 2017-present, board member, D.C. Chapter, Iranian-American Bar Association, 2017-present, membership chair, University of Mary Washington Legal Affinity Group, 2017-present and an attorney volunteer for the Fairfax Bar Association, Color of Justice Program, 2018-present. She is admitted to practice in Virginia, District of Columbia, Maryland, U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western districts of Virginia, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

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Christopher A Mair

Christopher A. Mair

Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Christopher Mair

is a shareholder with Greenberg Traurig, LLP focusing his practice on complex commercial litigation and business litigation, representing some of the nation's largest banks, credit card companies, student loan servicers, and other financial institutions. With an active franchise litigation practice, Mr. Mair has represented some of the nation's largest commercial franchisors and automobile manufacturers in disputes across the country involving claims of breach of contract, breach of good faith and fair dealing, consumer fraud, tortious interference, and violation of various franchise and motor vehicle dealership laws. He also has experience handling franchise terminations, non-renewals, and the enforcement of in-term and post-termination covenants. In addition to his state and federal court experience, Mr. Mair has a wide-ranging experience litigating, mediating, and managing disputes before alternative dispute resolution panels administered by the American Arbitration Association, International Centre for Dispute Resolution, and JAMS. He earned his B.A. degree (Northwestern University Debate Society, Clarion DeWitt Hardy Debate Scholar) from Northwestern University and his J.D. degree (executive authorities editor, Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law; president, The International Legal Honor Society of Phi Delta Phi; summer fellow, Cecil D. Branstetter Litigation and Dispute Resolution Program). He is a member of the Associate Board Member, Working in the Schools (WITS), Liaison, The Chicago Committee on Minorities in Large Law Firms, 2018-2019, Co-chair, National Association for Urban Debate Leagues Young Professionals Board, 2018-2020 American Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association. Mr. Mair is admitted to practice in Illinois, U.S. District Court for the Northern and Southern districts of Illinois and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.

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Charlene Cruz

Charlene Cruz

CHDB Law LLP
Charlene Cruz

is a partner with CHDB Law LLP, where she practices in community association law. Her practice includes collections, general counsel, enforcement and insurance defense cases. She earned her J.D. degree from Quinnipiac University School of Law in Hamden, Connecticut and her Bachelor of Commerce in international business from the University of Victoria in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Ms. Cruz is a member of the Community Associations Institute (CAI) and the Arizona Association of Community Managers (AACM). She is admitted to practice in Arizona and U.S. District Court, Arizona.

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Lynda L Laing

Lynda L. Laing

Strauss, Factor, Laing & Lyons
Lynda Laing

is a partner in the law firm of Strauss, Factor, Laing & Lyons in Providence, Rhode Island, where her practice concentrates in the areas of collections and litigation. Ms. Laing is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, Rhode Island and American bar associations, Commercial Law League of America, and American Bankruptcy Institute. She served as chairperson of the Bench Bar Committee for the Rhode Island Bar Association. Ms. Laing earned her A.B. degree from Albion College and her J.D. degree from Case Western Reserve University Law School.

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