Ronald S. Canter, Esq., The Law Offices of Ronald S. Canter, LLC

This program will cover current and contemplated Federal and state regulatory and rule requirements for lawyers that collect consumer debts.  This presentation will also address best litigation strategies and practices.

Regulation and Oversight of Collection Attorneys on the Federal and State Level
Review of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and proposed rulemaking by the CFPB; review of licensing requirements for lawyers collecting consumer debt under the Maryland Collection Agency Licensing Act.

How the Maryland Rules and recent case decisions impact the practice of collection law
Review of the new Maryland rules and case decisions on consumer collections and what collection lawyers must do to comply with state rules and regulations

Effective Lawyering in Litigation Debt Collection Cases
Will cover trial strategies including common defenses, the use of certified business records and the need to practice “defensive lawyering”