Legal Collections in the United States (and how to avoid it) with David Cook

We've covered Canada, but we've never talked about the United States. Today we're talking to a collections lawyer, so let's crunch some numbers. The United States sees about three times as many lawsuits per capita as Canada. It's a tough field. David Cook is a San Francisco collections attorney with an impressive track record. He's a prolific author and penned "The Debt Collector's Handbook" published by the American Bar Association, covering every aspect of debt collection, including enforcing judgements. He worked (and won) the highest profile collections case in American History against OJ Simpson. David Cook's insights can help you understand collections, and how to avoid legal collections, in the United States.

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Show Notes

If you're organized and attentive to your accounts receivable, collections can be an orderly process, but it's still stressful. 

The general impression is that collections has a negative impact on business relationships. In fact, professional debt collection can reset and improve relationships with clients. What happens when things go really off the rails?

We've covered Canada, but we've never talked about the United States. Today we're talking to a collections lawyer, so let's crunch some numbers.

The United States sees about three times as many lawsuits per capita as Canada. It's a tough field.

David Cook is a San Francisco collections attorney with an impressive track record. He's a prolific author and penned "The Debt Collector's Handbook" published by the American Bar Association, covering every aspect of debt collection, including enforcing judgements.

He worked (and won) the highest profile collections case in American History against OJ Simpson.

David Cook's insights can help you understand collections, and how to avoid legal collections, in the United States.

What is Overdue Advice: Cash Flow & Debt Collection Strategies to Grow Your Business?

Overdue Advice is the podcast about cash flow strategies to grow your business. Each episode covers an aspect of credit management and accounts receivable. "Legal Collections (and How to Avoid Going to Court)," "Debt Doesn't Die: Estate Collections," and "How Professional Collectors Recover More," are just a few areas covered with rare industry insights. There's no show like it!

Host Bryn Griffiths talks with guests including published authors, veteran collectors, accounts receivable trainers—and Brian Summerfelt, the CEO of MetCredit, North America's leader in ethical business debt collection, to examine all sides of debt recovery. Most importantly, you'll learn how to improve your business' cash flow—and put an end to bad debt forever.