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The National List of Attorneys began serving the credit and collections industry in 1900. Through the years, The National List has pioneered significant advances in legal referrals and communication. Today, The National List maintains the highest levels of friendly, personalized service, while providing the most advanced debt collection attorney referral services. With more than 2000 Attorney Member listings worldwide, The National List refers billions of dollars in debt collection each year. Our goal is to assist businesses in finding quality legal representation for their collection, subrogation and bankruptcy matters, provide professional service, and protect the interest of our clients. Our professionalism and attention to detail differentiates The National List from other referral services. National List services are provided free to any forwarder that submits claims through The National List.
Recent Posts
Dramatic (Positive) Change in Tennessee Debt Collection Law
There is currently some unique legislation that is before the General Assembly of Tennessee that will benefit debt buyers and banks in TN if it is passed in the next few weeks
Passage of Utah Bill Gives Collection Lawyers Easier Access to DWS information
If your state allows wage garnishment, you might want to follow Utah’s example and try to pass a bill that allows judgment creditors to access judgment debtor employment information (name and address of last known employer) directly from the State DWS (Department of Workforce Services) database.
National List Completes Publication of “50 White Papers in 50 Days”
On April 16, The National List of Attorneys published the paper on Debt Collection Laws in Wyoming, the last of our ambitious “50 White Papers in 50 Days” project. We actually published 52 papers in 52 working days, including Washington D.C. and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A Bonus for our followers!
Wyoming Debt Collection Laws: Like No Place on Earth
Wyoming has relatively low court costs. New court rules require cases under $50,000 to be brought to judgment in seven months.
Wisconsin Debt Collection Laws: Live like you mean it
In Wisconsin it is well settled that when a debtor makes a payment on a credit card, the payment not only tolls the statute of limitations, but also sets it running anew from the date on which the payment was made.
West Virginia Debt Collection Laws: Wild and Wonderful
The office of the West Virginia Attorney General spends considerable resources targeting out-of-state creditors who attempt collection efforts within the state borders without proper licensing and bonding.
Washington Debt Collection Laws: Experience Washington
A potentially very significant case with regard to the collection of debt is presently pending before the Washington State Supreme Court.
Virginia Debt Collection Laws: Live Passionately
Virginia does not impose special licensing or bonding requirements for collections entities, and doesn’t have any heavy or harsh regulatory or enforcement history.
U.S. Virgin Islands Debt Collection Laws: United in Pride and Hope
There are few local statutes addressing the collection of debt in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Collection of consumer debts is addressed by the Territory’s prohibition on unfair trade practices, including deceptive and unconscionable trade practices
Vermont Debt Collection Laws: Vermont, Naturally
Vermont does not require creditors, collection agencies, debt buyers, or Vermont-licensed attorneys to be specially licensed, registered, or bonded in order to engage in debt collection.