We are certified by the Commercial Law League of America (CLLA) One of the oldest and most respected creditor's rights organizations in the country. When choosing a commercial collection agency, choose an agency certified by the CLLA. It is your assurance that the agency adheres to a strict code of ethics and meets rigorous standards established by the CLLA for commercial collection agencies.

What to expect if you want your claim to go to court...

Court cost and Suit Fee - If you authorized law suit, the agency will inform you of court cost and suit fees requested by the attorney. They are in addition to the contingent fee.

Court costs- Filing fees, service of process, etc vary from state to state, court cost are recoverable if collected.

Attorneys Suit Fee - Attorney fees are for work required in preparing and filing the necessary papers for suit. They also cover appearances in court. The way these fees are billed varies from attorney to attorney.

Witnesses - If there is an uncontested default judgment , witnesses are usually not required ,but in some cases the court may require them.

Counter Claims - If a debtor files a counter claim a separate fee maybe required by the attorney. We will advise you of the amount required to defend the action.

The final decision is yours - You must determine the likelihood of recovery of a claim and the probable amount of recovery.

For more information - Please contact the RNA legal department if there are additional questions about going to court.

(The above information was provided courtesy of the CLLA Agency Section)