There are a number of steps that you can take while you are still practicing to make the process of closing your office smooth. An organized law office is a valuable asset. This handout includes several forms to assist with making closing your practice as easy as possible by maintaining organization throughout the process.

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The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1692 et seq. (the “Act”) imposes civil liability on debt collectors for certain prohibited debt collection practices. A debt collector who fails to comply with any provision of the Act will be liable for actual damages, costs, reasonable attorneys’ fees and certain statutory damages set forth in the Act. However, if a debt collector shows that “the violation was not intentional and resulted from a bona fide error notwithstanding the maintenance of procedures reasonably adapted to avoid any such error” then he will not be held liable in any action brought under the Act. 15 U.S.C. § 1692k(c). The “bona fide error” defense is an absolute defense.

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Each month our claims attorneys have the opportunity to speak with dozens of lawyers about problems they have encountered while representing their clients. John Hester, a Lawyers Mutual claims attorney, shares some of the most common stories he has heard over the years.

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