Category Archives: Consumer and Business Debt Relief

Collections: Strategies for Recovering Outstanding Debt
Are you attempting to collect on an outstanding debt? A proactive approach is key. At the Law Offices of Andrew Ritholz, we have extensive experience helping our clients secure the greatest possible financial recovery. In this article, our California debt collection attorney highlights some of the most effective strategies for recovering outstanding debt. Strategies… Read More »

Securing Your Rights: Strategies for Successful Collections and Commercial Litigation
A delinquent account—whether from a customer, client, or any other type of debtor can be a serious financial burden for a business. According to data from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, nationwide commercial delinquencies in the second quarter of 2023 hit their highest level since before the COVID-19 pandemic. For… Read More »

Can You be Sued for Credit Card Debt in California?
If you miss a credit card payment, you will quickly hear from your credit card company and they will try to work with you to bring your account current. If you miss multiple payments and you do not respond to the emails, letters, and phone calls from the credit card company, your account will… Read More »

What Businesses and Consumers Should Know about California’s New Debt Settlement Law
After years of economic upheaval, many people throughout California are facing significant debt and have turned to debt settlement companies for assistance. However, some debt settlement companies do not have their clients’ best interests at heart, and a new law in California seeks to protect consumers that have been preyed upon and regulate this… Read More »

Why are Pedestrian Accidents Still on the Rise?
With smarter vehicles and smarter infrastructure in California, the expectation is that there should be fewer accidents on the roadway involving vehicles and pedestrians. However, Los Angeles has seen a surge in pedestrian injuries and fatalities over the last few years. Why are pedestrian accidents still increasing? There seems to be a number of… Read More »

Time Limits to Go to a Doctor after a Slip and Fall in Los Angeles
When most people think of a slip and fall accident in Los Angeles, they imagine a slapstick comedy routine involving a banana peel, or a simple accident that creates no long-term harm. However, a slip and fall has the potential to seriously injure an accident victim, and it is critical that slip and fall… Read More »

Should I Form an LLC or an S-Corp?
Once you decide to start a business, one of the most nerve-wracking initial steps involves choosing the type of legal entity for your business to take. Forming a corporation or company takes time and money, and if you go a suboptimal route, you may find yourself paying unnecessary taxes, opening yourself up to unwanted… Read More »

Creating an LLC: What You Need to Know
Los Angeles is the place for startup companies. Whether you have a great idea for an app or other technology, you have found a lucrative calling, or you are simply trying to formalize your side gig, it is important to dot all of your i’s and cross all of your t’s when forming your… Read More »

What Are the Most Common Causes of Distracted Driving?
Distracted driving has rapidly become one of the biggest dangers on California roadways. Thousands of people are injured in distracted driving accidents across the state every year as drivers choose to text, email, and perform other tasks while behind the wheel. Read on to learn some of the most common causes of distracted driving,… Read More »

Can You Sue When You are Injured by a Minor?
If you are injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, whether the at-fault party was a reckless driver, a store owner who failed to clean up a spill, or the manufacturer of a defective product that blew up in your hands, you have the right to sue for damages. But what if the… Read More »