Weltman, Weinberg & Reis has nine offices, five in Ohio (Brooklyn Heights, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Grove City), 2 in Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, Pittsburgh), one in Detroit, and one in Chicago. Weltman, Weinberg & Reis has more than 90 lawyers and close to 1,000 collectors and support staff, always at the ready to jump on consumers.
They’ve got clients from myriad industries, including financial institutions, debt buyers, insurance companies, utilities, mortgage lenders, and local governments. Weltman, Weinberg & Reis will attempt to collect from anyone, anywhere, anytime – even from the grave. Yes it’s true – they will even attempt to collect from the estates of people who have passed on. Weltman, Weinberg & Reis’ cadre of lawyers often intimidate consumers with threats of wage garnishment and judgment liens.
If you are prepared to stop calls from Weltman, Weinberg & Reis – even temporarily – you should send them a letter of dispute. Based on the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), you’ve got a right to dispute a debt collection notice or call if you don’t feel the debt is your own or in case you believe the total amount is incorrect. If you need to challenge a debt, it should be in writing, and be mailed within 30 days of being reached.
Once Weltman, Weinberg & Reis has acquired your letter, they have to stop getting in touch with you until they confirm the debt is legitimate.
In your letter, let Weltman, Weinberg & Reis know that you are disputing their claim and are writing in reference to the debt affirmation provision of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Demand affirmation of the amount of the debt, the specific lender, and evidence they are licensed to gather debts in your state. Include specifics about the dates and times of the phone calls you received (when possible), or a copy of the written notice you received.
Once you write your letter, make sure to keep a copy for your records, and also to send the letter to Weltman, Weinberg & Reis via certified mail using a return receipt requested. Keep your mailing receipt, along with the return receipt that shows they received your letter.
Weltman, Weinberg & Reis
965 Keynote Circle
Brooklyn Heights, OH 44131
800-837-0603
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