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Collections Toolkit for Louisiana Contractors – View At JDSupra

Posted on March 16, 2010 by in Construction Law Resources

In 2008, in response to a surge of questions I received from builders and suppliers about collection letters, liens and open accounts, I published the “Contractor’s Collections Toolkit” through Lulu.com. Until today, it was for sale for $139.

I’m happy to report that the Toolkit’s availability has really opened up. How open? Well, you can view or download the book for free at the Legal Content site, JDSupra. Go ahead and peruse the book over there for free by clicking here.

If you’re itching to get a hard-copy of the publication, it’s still available at Lulu.com. The cost for the hard-copy has dropped to just $15.00. If you come by the New Orleans office on Prytania Street, I can provide you a copy for free.

What’s in the collections toolkit? The formal book summary is as follows:

A manual for use by contractors of all sizes to learn about the collections process and help them develop good collection practices. The toolkit includes: (a) a summary of collection laws; (b) common collection mistakes and pitfalls; (c) common construction contract provisions to avoid overdue accounts; (d) collection letter templates; (e) when its time to hire an attorney; and (f) guide to litigating a collection action. The toolkit focuses on Louisiana laws and forms.

Not only does the book provide raw explanations of laws applicable to contractors in collecting amounts due, it also provides you with useful forms including a generic collection letter, a demand for payment on NSF Checks and a mechanics lien.

Sharing Information… Saving Trees

Posted on August 13, 2009 by in Web Updates

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In our continuing efforts to practice green business WLG put many of its written materials online. Clients, colleagues and friends can find legal guides, articles and pleadings authored by our attorneys on JDSupra and Scribd.

We are happy to announce that we are now one step closer to being a paperless practice with the digital publication of promotional materials. Check us out on Issuu and view or download our latest WLG prospectus. Thanks to the time and money saved in publishing online we were able to produce marketing materials specific to each office – for the first time ever!

Summary Judgment Granted in Favor of Wolfe Law Group and Louisiana's Ad Regulations Declared Unconstitutional

Posted on August 4, 2009 by in Press Releases

New Orleans, Louisiana (PRWEB) August 4, 2009 – On Monday, federal Judge Martin Feldman declared unconstitutional Louisiana’s new regulations of attorney advertising on the Internet.

Scott Wolfe Jr. and Wolfe Law Group, who practice construction law in New Orleans, Louisiana, challenged the new lawyer advertising regulations as they applied to the Internet. Wolfe argued the regulations failed to consider the differences between television and Internet advertising, and regulated Internet ads without a need.

“Louisiana didn’t have a reason to regulate Internet ads, and they didn’t understand how attorneys actually use the Internet to advertise,” Wolfe said. “As a result, the rules were incompatible with the realities of Internet advertising.”

The United States Louisiana Eastern District Court agreed, stating in its 39-page opinion that “the Internet presents unique issues related to advertising, which the State simply failed to consider in formulating this Rule.”

“This is a very important ruling,” Wolfe adds. “The court not only noted that states must have a reason to regulate Internet speech, but it also recognized that the Internet media is different from broadcast media, and is entitled to unique protection.”

Certain other components of the new Louisiana lawyer advertising regulations were upheld, including restrictions on ads that promise results, portray a judge or jury or contain a celebrity endorsement.

While these regulations were upheld, the court noted that the “same Rules as those developed for television, radio and print ads” could not be simply applied to Internet advertising. Judge Feldman based this on a finding that “Internet advertising differs significantly from advertising in traditional media.”

Wolfe, who advertises exclusively online, argued that if the rules took effect an attorney’s participation in legal blogs and social networking sites would be unreasonably restricted. Further, Wolfe argued that Google ad campaigns could costs thousands in administrative evaluation fees.

Wolfe’s lawsuit was filed in the United States Eastern District Court of Louisiana, docket number 08-4994. Read a copy of Judge Feldman’s order at JDSupra. The plaintiffs were represented by Ernest Svenson of the Svenson Law Firm, and pro-se by Wolfe Law Group.

For additional information on the news that is the subject of this release, contact Jessica Reiser or visit Wolfe Law Group’s online media center: http://media.wolfelaw.com.

About Wolfe Law Group
Wolfe Law Group is a construction law practice with offices in Seattle, Washington and New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm publishes a blog on Louisiana and Washington construction law titled the Construction Law Montior, and prides itself on thinking different in the legal profession.

Contact
Jessica Hunter, director of public relations
504-894-9653

http://www.wolfelaw.com

Curious About Our Work? We Let You Take A Look

Posted on November 27, 2008 by in Web Updates

Deciding on an attorney to represent your company is a difficult and important choice. Unfortunately, organizations must often face this decision blind, without ever seeing that attorney in the courtroom or reading documents and arguments prepared by his or her office.

An online service from JD Supra aims at making law firms and attorneys more transparent, and Wolfe Law Group is pleased to announce its profile on JD Supra.

Our firm is so confident in our services that we’re happy to provide our clients, prospective clients and other attorneys with samples of our work. Each week, we’re posting new court documents to our JD Supra profile for anyone to download and view, along with important construction forms and articles about construction law issues.

Scott Wolfe, founding member of Wolfe Law Group, commented on the firm’s new online profile:

JDSupra’s service is really revolutionary. Most every court pleading is public record, yet until now the work of law firms has been kept behind closed doors. Businesses simply had to assume that their attorneys were adequately representing them. JD Supra brings some transparency to a very closed-in profession.

All documents posted to JDSupra is accessible by subscribing to the JD Supra RSS Feed, as well as at our JD Supra profile or our Facebook page. Not only will the firm be posting legal pleadings through the service, but we will also use JD Supra to host the many construction forms that we provide to clients at no charge on our firm’s Resource page and Construction Law Monitor blog.

Scott Wolfe Speaks at Contractor's Forum

Posted on October 24, 2008 by in The Swag

Scott G. Wolfe, attorney and founding member of Wolfe Law Group, L.L.C. spoke at the Contractor’s Business Forum today at Dillard University. Dillard University sponsors a free forum for contractors on accounting and taxation, financing, licensing and legal issues.

Wolfe Law Group focuses its law practice on the construction industry. With his legal expertise and comprehensive understanding of construction law, Wolfe informed those in attendance about the various legal matters that arise in the construction business.

Wolfe specifically spoke about the current state of the economy, and the types of legal issues faced by businesses in such economies. A handout was provided to everyone in attendance titled “Legal Solutions in a Tough Economy,” which is available for downloading and viewing through JD Supra here.

Wolfe states,

“To be successful as a contractor or an individual in the construction profession, you need to think proactively and be aware of the possibility of legal disputes.”

Mr. Wolfe addressed several vital industry topics at the forum. He discussed the utilization of contracts not only to the benefit of the contractor but for purposes of managing the project, the benefits using lien laws to secure rights to property, enforcement of liens and contracts through lawsuits, and insurance and bonding issues.