Dear Friends & Colleagues,

As we approach the end of a tough economic year, restorers are looking for ways to boost their bottom lines more than ever.  If you have not already done so, now is the time to get aggressive with collections.  This edition’s video presentation is the first in a series on maximizing collections.  It explains strategies for collecting sums often overlooked.  In fact, in many cases, you are legally entitled to recover more than the principal balance due on your past due invoices.  I hope you find it informative.

I’m looking forward to seeing everyone at the RIA Conference this week in Albuquerque!

Sincerely,

Ed

Over the years, some of the emphasis of our practice has moved from litigation to litigation prevention.  With this in mind, I have included the following items you might find useful:

•	Sometimes An Apology Can Deter A Lawsuit:  How a heartfelt apology ended a wealthy man’s determination not to settle.
•	Mediation Cuts Dispute Resolution Costs: Lessons we can learn from the Irish.
•	Insurance Industry Update for Restorers:  Strategies to take advantage of an unusually soft insurance market.

November 2010 Brown Bag Lunch Webinar: Navigating the Legal Minefield: "To Sue or Not to Sue?"

So your customer is changing his or her mind, but will filing suit backfire on you?  In this webinar, Ed will explain his risk-benefit formula for reducing the risks and maximizing the bottom line. Join Ed Cross as he discusses these topics >>

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Law Offices of Edward H. Cross & Associates offers litigation-preventing programs, problem-solving, contract drafting and legal representation to restoration contractors and environmental consultants nationwide.

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