Credit Union Group

We're Here To Help You Manage Your Legal & Recovery Needs

An integral part of managing your credit union involves the proper oversight of your legal and debt recovery matters. WWR understands the intricacies involved with credit union legal matters and is well-positioned to provide you legal representation and timely collection of outstanding debts. Founded over 80 years ago, WWR works as a partner with operation management teams offering solutions to daily legal and debt related concerns. Our dedicated Credit Union Group, serving over 400 credit unions nationwide, is poised and experienced to offer you effective solutions. We’ve immersed ourselves in the credit union industry and stay current on issues that directly impact your business, while maintaining the highest degree of professionalism and legal expertise, offering you a variety of general counsel services and a vast array of collection services.

WWR Credit Union Partnership Benefits

• Flexible fee programs including hourly, flat fee, contingency fee or retainer agreements to best fit your needs
• Full service representation allows you the convenience of working with one firm representing your interests even if a debtor is bankrupt or deceased
• Customized programs and reporting designed specifically for your tracking and reporting needs
• Consistent rate of return while maintaining the highest level of professionalism in dealing with your members
• Local, regional and national representation

Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., LPA Credit Union representation includes, but is not limited to the following areas:

Bankruptcy

• Claim Presentment
• Non-dischargeable Litigation
• Chapter 7, 11 and 13’s

Collections

• Consumer Call Programs
• Commercial Loan Workouts
• Demand Letter Programs

Legal Action Recovery

• Collateral Replevin/Repossessions
• Bank Attachment and Wage Garnishments

Litigation and Defense

• Jury Litigation
• Federal Court Representation
• Arbitration and Mediation

Probate Estate Claims/Recovery

• National Probate Claim Filing
• Estate Administration

Real Estate Default

• Home Preservation Programs
• Loan Modification Programs
• Foreclosure Service
• Evictions-Commercial & Consumer
• Title, REO and Closing Services

Corporate and Financial Services

• Compliance
• Contract Negotiations
• Employment Law
• Regulatory Compliance

General Counsel

• Regulatory Compliance
• Contract Negotiation
• Employment Law
• Real Estate Law
• Mergers

Retainer Program

• Monthly or Annual Fixed Fees
• Credit Against Retainer Fees for Services Utilized

National and Regional Coverage with Local Service

WWR provides serives to credit unions throughout the country, on a national, regional or local basis.  We maintain local offices throughout Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, with direct representation covering these states, as well as New Jersey, Kentucky and Indiana. With several attorneys and staff dedicated solely to servicing our credit union clients, as well as a field customer relations team, we are able to provide service to credit unions and direct representation in courts where we are needed.

Reputation and Results You Can Count On

Our regular appearance in numerous courts within our jurisdictions has allowed us to develop an in-depth understanding of each system and judge in order to achieve the best results for our clients. Our staff has relationships with court personnel who appreciate the fact that they are dealing with an experienced law firm who has a track record of handling matters in a timely and professional manner.

Large for Resources Yet Small for Intimacy

We believe in personal attention and are always accessible via phone, email or in-person to respond to your questions and provide status updates. We will travel anywhere that our clients’ needs dictate. To enhance your staff development and education, WWR provides first-rate online or in-person educational seminars. In addition, we will help keep you informed of current laws and trends through our industry newsletters, blog (www.thatcreditunionblog.com), Current Issues in Credit Unions podcast (www.ciicu.com) and client advisories.

Reporting and Communications

WWR utilizes the Internet for e-mail and document transmission. Through our password-protected eClientNet, accessible 24 hours a day, we provide you access to your account work product, progress reports detailing collection activity, performance statistics, inventory lists and accounting information.