Collecting Debt - A Paralegal's Guide
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| California MCLE Paralegal |
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3 Total | 11-10-2027 |
| Delaware Certified Paralegal Program |
|
3 Total | 11-10-2026 |
| Florida Registered Paralegal |
|
3 Total | 11-10-2026 |
| Indiana Paralegal CLE |
|
3 Total | 11-10-2026 |
| NALA |
|
3 Total | 11-10-2026 |
| Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals |
|
3 Total | 11-10-2027 |
| North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education |
|
3 Total | 11-10-2026 |
| New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of |
|
3 Total | 11-10-2027 |
| Ohio Certified Paralegals |
|
3 Total | 11-10-2026 |
| NFPA |
|
3 Total | 11-10-2026 |
| Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division |
|
3 Total | 11-10-2027 |
| Washington Paralegal Association |
|
3 Total | 11-10-2026 |
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Overview
A Comprehensive Guide to Collections Law
Successfully collecting debt without breaking the law is no easy task. Not only do you need to know how the FDCPA restricts collection activities, you need to know how to find accurate debtor information before your deadline runs out. Join our distinguished faculty as they share their tips for performing debtor research, avoiding FDCPA violations, and assisting with litigation and liens. Register today!
- Get effective strategies for researching debtors and asset information.
- Understand prohibited debt collection practices under the FDCPA.
- Learn how to draft filings and prepare for litigation.
- Understand the importance of liens and how to place them.
- Get tips for collecting after judgment is granted.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Research Strategies: Finding Debtors and Their Assets
- Collecting Without Violating the FDCPA: What You Can't (and Should) Do
- Preparing Filings and Assisting in Litigation: What to Expect and How to Prepare
- Liens A-Z: What Are They, Why Use Them, and How to Place Them
- Collecting After Judgment is Granted
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| California MCLE Paralegal |
|
3 Total | 11-10-2027 |
| Delaware Certified Paralegal Program |
|
3 Total | 11-10-2026 |
| Florida Registered Paralegal |
|
3 Total | 11-10-2026 |
| Indiana Paralegal CLE |
|
3 Total | 11-10-2026 |
| NALA |
|
3 Total | 11-10-2026 |
| Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals |
|
3 Total | 11-10-2027 |
| North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education |
|
3 Total | 11-10-2026 |
| New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of |
|
3 Total | 11-10-2027 |
| Ohio Certified Paralegals |
|
3 Total | 11-10-2026 |
| NFPA |
|
3 Total | 11-10-2026 |
| Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division |
|
3 Total | 11-10-2027 |
| Washington Paralegal Association |
|
3 Total | 11-10-2026 |
Credit Details by Jurisdiction
Paralegal
Credits
California MCLE Paralegal Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - California MCLE Paralegal - 3: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).
Video Download - California MCLE Paralegal - 3: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Delaware Certified Paralegal Program - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 DCP CLE credit hours, including 0.0 DCP ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of the DPA Delaware Certified Paralegal Program.
Video Download - Delaware Certified Paralegal Program - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 DCP CLE credit hours, including 0.0 DCP ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of the DPA Delaware Certified Paralegal Program.
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Florida Registered Paralegal - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, toward the eligibility requirements of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program. This course has been approved by NALA and NFPA.
Video Download - Florida Registered Paralegal - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, toward the eligibility requirements of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program. This course has been approved by NALA and NFPA.
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Indiana Paralegal CLE - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of distancing learning continuing education, including 0.0 hour of ethics and satisfies the CLE requirement for Indiana State Bar Association Paralegal Members and Indiana Registered Paralegals (IRP).
Video Download - Indiana Paralegal CLE - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of distancing learning continuing education, including 0.0 hour of ethics and satisfies the CLE requirement for Indiana State Bar Association Paralegal Members and Indiana Registered Paralegals (IRP).
NALA Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - NALA - 3: This seminar meets the requirements of NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board for 3.0 hours, including 0.0 ethics, of continuing legal education self-study credit required to maintain the CP(Certified Paralegal) credential.
Video Download - NALA - 3: This seminar meets the requirements of NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board for 3.0 hours, including 0.0 ethics, of continuing legal education self-study credit required to maintain the CP(Certified Paralegal) credential.
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals - 3: This course has been approved for 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, by NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board. The Montana Association of Legal Assistants (MALA) and the Paralegal Section of the State Bar of Montana will honor this credit approval.
Video Download - Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals - 3: This course has been approved for 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, by NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board. The Montana Association of Legal Assistants (MALA) and the Paralegal Section of the State Bar of Montana will honor this credit approval.
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education - 3: This program has been approved by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification for computer-based continuing paralegal education credit in the amount of 3.0 hours, of which 0.0 hour will also apply in the area of professional responsibility. This course is not sponsored by the Board of Paralegal Certification.
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 3: Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 3.0 general self-study credit and 0.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 3.0 hours CLE).
Video Download - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 3: Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 3.0 general self-study credit and 0.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 3.0 hours CLE).
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Ohio Certified Paralegals - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Certification program.
Video Download - Ohio Certified Paralegals - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Certification program.
NFPA Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - NFPA - 3: This seminar has been approved by The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA) for 3.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.
Video Download - NFPA - 3: This seminar has been approved by The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA) for 3.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas.
Video Download - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas.
Washington Paralegal Association Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Washington Paralegal Association - 3: Approved for 3.0 CLE self-study credits by the Washington State Paralegal Association (WSPA).
Video Download - Washington Paralegal Association - 3: Approved for 3.0 CLE self-study credits by the Washington State Paralegal Association (WSPA).
Select Jurisdiction
Paralegal
Agenda
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Research Strategies: Finding Debtors and Their Assets
- Overall Search Strategy and Methodology
- Databases and Tools You Should be Using in 2023
- Pinning Down Basic Debtor Information
- Finding Challenging Asset and Financial Information
- Reducing Time and Costs With Smart Search Techniques
- Organizational Tips and Tricks
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Collecting Without Violating the FDCPA: What You Can't (and Should) Do
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Preparing Filings and Assisting in Litigation: What to Expect and How to Prepare
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Liens A-Z: What Are They, Why Use Them, and How to Place Them
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Collecting After Judgment is Granted
- Debtor Examinations and Continued Investigations
- Assisting With Different Types of Post-Judgment Collection Efforts
Who Should Attend
This intermediate level course is designed to give attendees the knowledge they need to assist in collection matters. Those who should attend include:
- Paralegals
- Legal Technicians
- Legal Assistants
- Legal Support Staff
Speakers
Speaker bio
Lynda L. 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.
Speaker bio
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. Ms. Cruz 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. She is a member of the Community Associations Institute (CAI) and the Arizona Association of Community Managers (AACM). Ms. Cruz is admitted to practice in Arizona and the U.S. District Court, Arizona.
Speaker bio
Ronald S. Weiss
is a partner in the Kansas City law firm of Berman, DeLeve, Kuchan & Chapman, L.C. He practices in the areas of bankruptcy and commercial litigation. Mr. Weiss wrote the chapter on general executions in The Missouri Bar Handbook and Attachments on Debtor/Creditors' Rights, and the chapter on bankruptcy in The Missouri Bar Practical Skills Handbook. He also is a contributing writer to The Missouri Bar Bankruptcy Practice Handbook. Mr. Weiss has been a lecturer for The Missouri Bar seminars and for the National Association of Credit Management and the Kansas City Bar Young Lawyers Trial Practice Program. He has served as chair of the Midwestern Bankruptcy Institute. Mr. Weiss is a member of The Missouri Bar, the American Bar Association, the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, the Commercial Law League of America and the American Bankruptcy Institute. He earned his B.A. and J.D. degrees from the University of Missouri.
Speaker bio
Bruce N. Menkes
is a partner in the Chicago law firm of Mandell Menkes LLC, where he represents lenders, merchants and equipment lessors. He helps clients with a wide variety of consumer and commercial finance matters; including negotiating and documenting co-brand and other payment card agreements for retailers, preparing agreements for lending and leasing transactions, and advising on privacy, data security and regulatory compliance issues. Mr. Menkes also litigates consumer and commercial finance disputes, including defending consumer class actions suits alleging violations of consumer fraud laws, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and Truth in Lending Act. He is a past chair of the Debt Collection Practices and Bankruptcy Subcommittee of the Consumer Financial Services Committee of the American Bar Association. Mr. Menkes has written numerous articles, including "The FDCPA and the First Amendment" (Consumer Finance Law Quarterly Report, 2011). He earned his B.A. degree, highest honors, from William & Mary and his J.D. degree from the University of Chicago. Mr. Menkes is admitted to practice law in Illinois, before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (member of the Trial Bar), U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court.
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