Collection with legal teeth
Collection agencies send letters; attorneys create consequences. Itkin Law recovers commercial debts for California businesses — unpaid invoices, defaulted notes, broken payment plans, and personal guarantees. An attorney demand letter changes the conversation, because the recipient knows exactly what follows if it's ignored.
We manage the full arc: demand, negotiation, suit, judgment, and the enforcement work that turns a judgment into money — liens, levies, garnishments, and debtor examinations.
What we do
- Attorney demand letters and pre-suit negotiation
- Breach of contract and open book account lawsuits
- Promissory note and personal guarantee enforcement
- Writs of attachment to secure assets during litigation
- Judgment enforcement: liens, bank levies, wage garnishment
- Debtor examinations and asset discovery
- Fraudulent transfer claims against hidden assets
- Settlement agreements and structured payment plans
Fast, economical, proportionate
Collection work only makes sense if the recovery outruns the cost. We triage every account honestly — which debts justify suit, which settle with a demand, and which aren't worth chasing — and structure fees to match, including flat-fee demand packages and contingency arrangements for qualifying commercial claims.
Common questions
Is an attorney demand letter really more effective than a collection agency?
Generally, yes. A letter on law firm letterhead signals that litigation is one decision away, and debtors prioritize accordingly. Many commercial debts resolve within weeks of an attorney demand without a lawsuit.
How long do I have to collect a debt in California?
Four years for written contracts and two years for oral agreements, generally. Judgments last ten years and are renewable — but evidence and assets fade, so earlier is always better.
Do you take collection cases on contingency?
For qualifying commercial claims, yes — we offer contingency and hybrid arrangements after reviewing the debt and the debtor's ability to pay.
