Commercial Collections
Creditors' Rights
Business-to-Business Debt Recovery and Collection Counsel
WH Burkley helps businesses, lenders, and creditors recover outstanding commercial debt efficiently and strategically. We balance speed, cost, and likelihood of recovery to deliver practical solutions that support liquidity and ongoing operations.
Not every claim requires litigation, but every matter requires a strategy. We evaluate the key factors that drive recovery, including the debtor’s financial position, available assets, guarantor exposure, and jurisdictional considerations.
Business-to-Business Recovery
• Developing demand strategies and pursuing pre-suit resolution
• Litigating contract and guaranty claims when necessary
• Enforcing judgments and pursuing post-judgment remedies
• Conducting asset discovery and debtor examinations
• Coordinating multi-state collections and enforcement actions
Strategic Assessment
• Assessing the debtor’s financial condition and solvency
• Identifying guarantors and sources of recovery
• Evaluating available collateral and secured positions
• Determining the most efficient jurisdiction and enforcement strategy
Recovery & Judgment Enforcement
• Enforcing judgments through garnishments, attachments, and execution proceedings
• Pursuing turnover orders and asset seizure remedies
• Domesticating and enforcing judgments across jurisdictions
• Coordinating collection efforts with other enforcement remedies
Our Approach
- Align collection strategy with each client’s recovery objectives and cost considerations
- Move matters forward efficiently from demand through enforcement
- Coordinate across jurisdictions to support multi-state recovery efforts
- Focus on maximizing recovery while managing time and expense
- Prioritize responsiveness, clear communication, and practical execution
Why WH Burkley
- Experience representing businesses, lenders, and creditors in commercial recovery matters
- Practical strategies that balance recovery objectives, timing, and cost considerations
- Ability to manage pre-suit negotiations, litigation, and post-judgment enforcement
- Integration with broader creditors’ rights, collateral enforcement, and recovery strategies
- Responsive, partner-level service focused on maximizing recoveries
Recognition
Best Law Firms | Cleveland
- Band 1 – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Best Law Firms | Pittsburgh
- Band 1 – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Best Law Firms | US
- Band 2 – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
*Certain recognitions displayed on this page were earned prior to the formation of WH Burkley LLP and may reflect the accomplishments of our legacy firms, Walter Haverfield LLP and Bernstein-Burkley, P.C.