services

Collections:
Wetsch, Abbott & Osborn, P.L.C. represents local, regional, and national creditors and provides both pre‑legal and legal services. We offer contingent and hourly fee agreements. We are fully automated with Jim Hubbard & Associates Collection Partner software, electronic data interface capabilities, remote auditing, and a nationwide network of associated firms. Our collections practice includes retail and commercial collections, purchased account collections, and subrogation.

Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights:
Working in close conjunction with our collections practice, Wetsch, Abbott & Osborn, P.L.C. has extensive experience representing local and national creditors in every aspect of the lending process.  We routinely handle foreclosures, replevins, and matters governed by the Uniform Commercial Code.  Our firm also represents local and national creditors in every aspect of the bankruptcy process including filing proofs of claim, motions for relief from stay, negotiating reaffirmation agreements, filing objections to chapter 11 and 13 plans, and filing adversary proceedings.

Real Estate:
Wetsch, Abbott & Osborn, P.L.C. offers a wide range of legal real estate services. We are experienced in the process of acquiring, owning, managing, leasing, and selling real estate. We provide title opinions for banks, companies, and individuals. We pride ourselves on our quick turnaround time in preparing title opinions as we will generally have the opinion delivered to you the day after we receive the abstract. Our fees are fair and reasonable in exchange for quality legal representation.

Construction:
Wetsch, Abbott & Osborn, P.L.C. has a wide array of experience representing contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers in all aspects of public and private construction projects including filing mechanic's liens, filing bond claims, enforcing those claims, and all other interrelated matters.

Wills and Estates:
Wetsch, Abbott & Osborn, P.L.C. will prepare your will, help you with your estate planning, or represent a decedent's estate. Please contact us if we can help you or a loved one.

General Business:
Wetsch, Abbott & Osborn, P.L.C. provides legal services to businesses of all shapes and sizes. We represent corporations, partnerships, closely held businesses, limited liability companies, and investment partnerships. We can assist you at whatever stage your company is in; whether you are starting a company, dissolving a company, or anything in between.

Civil Litigation:
Wetsch, Abbott & Osborn, P.L.C. attorneys appear in court for hearings and trials nearly every day.  We can assist you in avoiding litigation, negotiating a settlement, trials, and appeals. We offer both contingent and hourly rates that are fair and reasonable. We have the skills and experience to be successful and zealously represent our clients.

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