article thumbnail

Thriving In Third Party Debt Collection: An Interview with John Bedard

PDC Flow

Since the early 2000s I’ve been representing debt collectors, debt buyers, creditors, and attorneys. My practice looks similar today, except I spend a lot more of my time defending government investigations and civil litigation brought by state and federal regulatory agencies. It was really by accident. Bedard, Jr.

article thumbnail

Why Every Lawyer And Client Should Be Fighting To Stop The "Meaningful Attorney Involvement" Doctrine From Spreading

FDCPA Defense

Few things are more fundamental in the law than the principle that a lawyer owes a duty of loyalty to the client, a duty to be vigorous advocate within the bounds of the law, and a duty to maintain the client’s confidences and preserve the attorney-client privilege. Clients expect this of their attorneys, as they should.

Lawyers 40
article thumbnail

8 ARM Industry Expert Predictions: Regulations, Consumer Preferences, and Electronic Communications

PDC Flow

The ubiquitous use of electronic communication in the collection industry will prove to be a win for creditors, a win for debt collectors, and a win for consumers.”. What do you predict will be the top concerns for debt collection in the coming year? Client considerations. “My Joann Needleman. Early 2021. “I