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Consumer Collections

We view ourselves as true partners to our clients 

We helped pioneer the field of debt recovery, and we have continued to adapt and grow with the industry ever since.

The Consumer Collections Group at Weltman provides comprehensive recovery solutions to many of the Top 10 banks in the U.S. and some of the most well-known brands in the world. We help our clients work through their issues like they are our own. When our clients partner with us, they have access to decades of institutional knowledge and the personalized attention of our experienced leadership.  

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David A. Head

Shareholder
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Focus Areas

Cease & Desist

Cease & Desist

  • Diverse Portfolio Experience
  • Contingency-Based Collections
  • Nationwide Litigation Representation
  • Commitment to Compliance

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Collateral Recovery

Collateral Recovery

  • Nationwide Replevins
  • Third Party Recovery & Title Services
  • Post-Repossession Collection
  • Bankruptcy Collateral Recovery

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Credit Union Representation

Credit Union Representation

  • Comprehensive Collection Services
  • General Counsel Services
  • Retainer Program
  • Nationwide Attorney Representation

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Education Loan Recovery & Litigation

Education Loan Recovery & Litigation

  • Student Loan Center of Excellence
  • Contingency Agency Collections
  • Nationwide Litigation Representation
  • Regulatory Compliance

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Healthcare Collections

Healthcare Collections

  • Compliance Letter & Call Program
  • Nationwide Litigation Representation
  • Compliance Review & Education
  • Flexible Fee Structures

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Subrogation

Subrogation

  • Compliant Letter & Call Programs
  • Post-Judgment Recovery
  • Nationwide Litigation Representation
  • Comprehensive Reporting

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Industries Served

  • Auto Finance
     
  • Collection Agencies 
     
  • Credit Card Issuers 
     
  • Debt Buyers 
     
  • Retail Finance 
     
  • Student Lenders 
     
  • Utilities 

By the Numbers

90

After 90 years in business, we’ve earned our reputation for serving the creditors' rights industry with honesty, integrity, and the highest standards of client service.

60

If and when legal action is necessary and appropriate, our 60 in-house attorneys and network of attorneys across the United States stand ready to assist you. 

365

Our clients enjoy 24/7/365 access to eClientNet, a proprietary password-protected web portal that provides remote access to account activity and performance statistics, all in near-real-time. 

Our Reach

State Licensing Coverage

State Licensing Coverage

Weltman is properly licensed and bonded in all states and United States territories* necessary to facilitate traditional upfront collections matters, so we can collect wherever you or your consumers reside. 

*Except North Dakota, which is a closed border state 
Nationwide Representation

Nationwide Representation

Our consumer attorneys are licensed in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. For matters outside of these states, we use our own thoroughly vetted and audited attorney network.

Attorneys

Charles G. Pona

Managing Partner

David A. Head

Shareholder

Stefanie Kempfer Collier

Attorney

Daniel E. Best

Shareholder

Amy Clum Holbrook

Shareholder

Scott J. Best

Attorney

Sara M. Costanzo

Shareholder

Jeffrey K. Bearss

Attorney

Michael J. Dougherty

Shareholder

Laura E. Alms

Attorney

Nicholas K. Rohner

Attorney

Scott S. Weltman

Shareholder

Tiffani N. Palmer

Shareholder

Allen J. Reis

Shareholder

Jill A. Keck

Attorney

Matthew D. Urban

Shareholder

James T. Hart

Shareholder

William T. Molczan

Shareholder

Ted M. Traut

Shareholder

Matthew W. Pomy

Attorney

David A. Wolfe

Shareholder

Matthew M. Young

Shareholder

Amanda R. Yurechko

Shareholder

Casey B. Hicks

Shareholder

Alexander C. Weinberg

Attorney

Andrew P. Condiles

Attorney

Cameron Deane

Attorney

Gary S. Marszal

Director of Legal Collections

Michael J. Chapman

Attorney

Adam J. Ruwe

Attorney

Denise M. Leskovec

Attorney

Abigail M. Cody

Attorney

Thomas P. Duquette

Attorney

Ivy F. Becker

Attorney

Stuart A. Best

Shareholder

Eli J. Newman

Attorney

Kathleen M. Smith

Attorney

Events

Conferences / 21 October 2024

American Financial Services Association (AFSA) 2024 Annual Meeting

Shareholders Sara Costanzo and Milos Gvozdenovic will be attending the American Financial Services Association (AFSA) 2024 Annual Meeting in Phoenix, AZ from October 21st - 23rd.
Conferences / 17 October 2024

Illinois Bankers Women in Banking Conference 2024

Attorney Laura Alms and shareholder Casey Hicks will exhibit at the Illinois Bankers Women in Banking Conference in Springfield, IL, from October 17th - 18th.
Speaking Engagements / 9 October 2024

Ohio Association of Public Treasurers (OAPT) Fall Conference

Shareholder and Healthcare Collections Group chair Sara Costanzo will speak at the Ohio Association of Public Treasurers (OAPT) Fall Conference in Oregon, OH from October 9th - 11th.

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