Bankruptcy, Foreclosure & Collection Law

Intro to Commercial Debt Collections for Paralegals

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California MCLE Paralegal Approved 1 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 1 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 1 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 1 Total
NALA Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 1 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 1 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 1 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 1 Total
NFPA Approved 1 Total
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58 minutes
Alan Hochheiser
With Alan C Hochheiser from Maurice Wutscher LLP
Recorded May 06, 2025
Product ID 100345

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Overview

Practical Fundamentals of Collecting From Businesses

Get the knowledge and practical skills you need to assist attorneys in the complex work of commercial debt collection. This course breaks down the legal framework governing business collections and offers practical tools for determining debtor financial status and supporting key creditor remedy actions. Expand your proficiencies - register today!

  • Clarify critical laws and regulations governing commercial debt collections.
  • Uncover the true state of debtor business's finances to help determine the best course of action.
  • Explore common claims actions and get tips for supporting each one.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Legal Framework Governing Commercial Debt Collection (UCC, UFTA, etc.)
  2. Searching Public Records to Uncover the True Economic Condition of the Debtor
  3. What Creditor Remedies Exist? (Liens, Suit for Repossession, Contract Claims, etc.)
  4. Assisting Attorneys in Post-Judgment Actions: Veil Piercing, Assignment Orders, Contempt Proceedings
  5. Unique Challenges: Self-Employed Debtors, Personal Guarantees, etc.

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Product ID 100345

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 1 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 1 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 1 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 1 Total
NALA Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 1 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 1 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 1 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 1 Total
NFPA Approved 1 Total
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  1. Intro to Commercial Debt Collections for Paralegals

    1. Legal Framework Governing Commercial Debt Collection (UCC, UFTA, etc.)
    2. Searching Public Records to Uncover the True Economic Condition of the Debtor
    3. What Creditor Remedies Exist? (Liens, Suit for Repossession, Contract Claims, etc.)
    4. Assisting Attorneys in Post-Judgment Actions: Veil Piercing, Assignment Orders, Contempt Proceedings
    5. Unique Challenges: Self-Employed Debtors, Personal Guarantees, etc.

Who Should Attend

This intermediate level course is designed to improve your knowledge of collecting debts from businesses. Those who should attend include:

  • Paralegals
  • Legal Assistants
  • Legal Staff

Speakers

Alan C Hochheiser
Alan
Hochheiser
Maurice Wutscher LLP
Speaker bio
Alan C Hochheiser

Alan Hochheiser

Maurice Wutscher LLP
Alan Hochheiser

is a leading practitioner with Maurice Wutscher LLP, in the areas of creditors' rights and bankruptcy law. He advises and represents businesses, regional and national banks, credit unions, equipment lessors and other lenders, as well as secured and unsecured creditors. Mr. Hochheiser earned his B.A. degree, cum laude, from the State University of New York at Albany and his J.D. degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Law. He is the co-chair of the ABA Business Law Section Consumer Bankruptcy Committee, a Consumer Committee member of the American Bankruptcy Institute, an associate member of the National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees, a Creditors Auxiliary member of the National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees, the Receivables Management Association International (RMAI).

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