Business Debt Settlements Attorney: Naples, Florida
All businesses, whether they are large corporations reaching across the nation or small businesses located in Collier, Lee and Hendry counties of southwest Florida, have a right to collect money rightfully owed to them. National businesses typically have in-house resources for business debt collections, but as a small business owner you probably either handle commercial collections yourself, or hire a collection agency. It's time to take a new approach; an attorney can handle commercial collections on your behalf, freeing you up to handle the day-to-day operations of your business.
I'm Naples, Florida, business law attorney Christopher Mast. I represent small businesses, owners and shareholders with their commercial transactions and litigation concerns. I offer a wide range of business-related services, ranging from entity selection to formation to commercial collections. I proudly offer free consultations to discuss your legal options, as well as giving you an opportunity to learn more about my practical and affordable approach to resolving matters.
Commercial debt collections
Small business owners like you understand that everyone is under financial pressure today, and most want to avoid the hassle of going to court. I offer effective solutions to small businesses interested in collecting debts involving:
- Contractors and sub-contractors not getting paid for services provided
- Vendors seeking payment for goods or services provided
- Owners who sell a business but fail to receive payment on the buyer's promissory notes and seek to enforce security agreements
- Landlords requesting rent before pursuing commercial evictions and damage claims
I will assist with drafting the initial letter demanding payment, and follow if litigation becomes necessary by filing in the appropriate court. Afterwards, I will represent you in litigation in small claims court (for amounts under $5,000), in county court (for amounts between $5,000 and $15,000) or in circuit court (for debts over $15,000).
A practical approach to commercial collections
In tough times, successfully collecting money owned to your business means taking the right approach. It makes little business sense to play hardball from the start and end up in court when the goal is to bring money in, not pay out attorney fees and court costs. You have to balance the benefit you would receive from getting the payment with the amount of time and money you spend trying to collect upon it. It seems like nearly every business is struggling to stay afloat right now. In my experience, a firm but friendly approach to debt collection can be successful, and in some circumstances this means working out settlements with businesses that owe you. If they don't pay the agreed-upon settlement, then you can proceed with further legal action. Many debtors will respond favorably just to keep themselves out of court and are often seeking to reach a reasonable resolution themselves simply to get themselves out of debt. As the old saying goes, you can get further with honey than with vinegar.
Free attorney consultation
To obtain the right outcome with your commercial collections, it's important to choose an attorney who believes in your right to receive payment for your services or goods provided as much as you do. I offer a free initial consultation so you can learn more about me and I can learn more about your circumstances.
