Collection Services

Robert A. Wilks & Associates has provided effective legal collection services throughout California to Collection Agencies all over the nation for more than 30 years.

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As you no doubt know, collection agencies generally handle two categories of collection debts, commonly called Consumer debts or Commercial Debts. We provide legal service in both categories. We charge a percentage of the amounts collected as our fee. However, the amount of the contingency varies.

We have practiced in this area of law for more than 30 years and have developed a core of agency clients placing a volume of their business with us for statewide or localized service. Our charge for service to a volume placing agency is tailored to specifically meet their needs.

While our prices are competitive, we are pleased to review your specific situation to see where we are able to tailor a pricing plan which is appropriate for your business.

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We have developed a "team" approach to handle all accounts. The Team consists of a paralegal, lay collector and responsible attorney. The "team" works together to put maximum pressure on the debtor to pay the claim at the earliest possible time. An initial demand is sent to the debtor. Verifications for an address and assets is underway right away, and suit recommendations are sped to you where appropriate. When suit is brought, the paralegal follows up with the service of process upon the debtor and when verified, informs the collector who makes another contact with the debtor to resolve the claim. When suit is brought, where permitted, we include a request for interest and attorney's fees to supplement your claim. FDCPA compliance is maintained throughout.

When collection contacts are unsuccessful or where disputed, the attorney directs legal discovery and determines the earliest time to request a trial date, which is usually achieved in about 10 months. Many claims which get to this point are settled at or shortly prior to the date set for trial.

Throughout the above procedures, we provide regular status reports to you by the method agreed in our pricing arrangement. Members of the team are available by telephone and fax to answer urgent needs or questions.

We remit twice monthly making collection proceeds available to you more quickly.

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Our Collection Department:

While Bob is unquestionably the Captain, at the helm of our law firm is Bill Cunningham. Bill is a personable, experienced manager with over 30 years experience in customer service, collections and aggressive negotiations. If there is any way to get the job done, he does!

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