Debt Collection and Harassment Charges

As a business that deals with countless clients, there will likely come a time when your company is owed money and you need to attempt to more aggressively collect the payment which you are due. While there are many actions that are legally allowed, there are also legal prohibitions against certain acts or behaviors that may reasonably considered as abusive or harassing.

Having a competent and skilled Austin business debt collection lawyer of Slater, Kennon & Pugh, Ltd.LLP, handling the debt collection efforts for your company can insulate you from allegations of harassment. Contact our experienced business attorneys at 512-472-2431 to discuss more about the services which we provide.

Actions that May Be Considered Harassment

Pursuing debt collection is important for the financial health of your company, especially when you are being held back by large sums of outstanding payments; however, certain actions may cause you to be charged with harassment, such as:

• Using foul or obscene language, such as cursing
• Threatening violence, illegal property seizure, or possible arrest
• Repeatedly calling, causing severe annoyance or making an individual feel unsafe
• Making public a list of debtors (unless it is with a creditor agency)

A harassment charge based on the above or other actions can be extremely costly as any company found to have engaged in such behaviors may be subjected to significant fines.

Contact Us

The Austin business debt collection attorneys of Slater, Kennon & Pugh, Ltd.LLP, can handle your debt collection needs with finesse, allowing you to focus on the things that are truly important to your company. Contact a knowledgeable lawyer today by calling 512-472-2431.