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17 June 2024 / Kathleen M. Connell

Weltman Welcomes Attorney Kathleen Smith to Columbus Office

COLUMBUS - Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., LPA, a full-service creditors' rights law firm with over 93 years of client service, is pleased to announce the addition of attorney Kathleen (Katie) Smith to the firm’s Columbus, OH office. 

“I am elated to welcome Katie to our Columbus office team,” says shareholder and Consumer Collections Group chair David Head. “Katie has a wealth of industry experience and has been able to hit the ground running in a very short period of time. Her work ethic and integrity make her the ideal associate to bring on the team. I look forward to working with Katie to further develop her career progression at Weltman for many years to come!”

Being in the collections industry for nearly a decade, Katie has the experience and abilities to handle a high volume of files while maintaining incredible attention to detail. Her services exist to assist businesses in recovering losses that result from consumers who have defaulted on their promise to pay. Katie knows how to engage with consumers, clients, attorneys, and the courts to confront issues and adapt to the ever-changing industry.

“I am excited to start a new chapter at Weltman,” says Katie. “I admire their long-standing presence in the community and look forward to furthering my development with their support and guidance, as well as fostering relationships with our clients and the Weltman team.”
Learn more and connect with Katie by visiting her attorney bio today!

These blogs are not a solicitation for business and are not intended to constitute legal advice on specific matters, create an attorney-client relationship, or be legally binding in any way.

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