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Wolford & Robinson delivers strategic legal solutions in debt collection and business contracts across Tennessee and Georgia, with a focus on integrity, results, and client-centered service.

What should I have before turning an unpaid account over to an attorney?The better the paper trail, the better place you...
10/16/2026

What should I have before turning an unpaid account over to an attorney?

The better the paper trail, the better place you are to start.

That may include contracts or agreements, invoices, account statements, payment history, emails or other communications, and notes about previous attempts to collect.

Don't worry if everything isn't tied up in a perfect little file. An attorney can help you determine what information is relevant and what may be missing.

But here's the bigger lesson: good collection documentation starts long before an account becomes a problem.

Keep the records. Save the emails. Document the conversations.

You may be very glad you did.

Go ahead. Pull up the aging report.See anything getting dusty?That invoice you remember being “a little late” may now be...
10/14/2026

Go ahead. Pull up the aging report.

See anything getting dusty?

That invoice you remember being “a little late” may now be 60 or 90 days past due. And the longer an unpaid balance sits, the easier it becomes to keep telling yourself you’ll follow up next week.

A consistent process for overdue accounts can help prevent that cycle. Know when you're going to follow up, what happens if payment still doesn't arrive, and at what point the account needs additional attention.

Save the cobwebs for the Halloween decorations.

You checked the price. You know what you're buying. You know how long the agreement lasts.Ready to sign?Not quite.Renewa...
10/12/2026

You checked the price. You know what you're buying. You know how long the agreement lasts.

Ready to sign?

Not quite.

Renewal provisions, termination requirements, payment terms, deadlines, responsibilities, and dispute provisions can be easy to skim when everyone is excited to get started. But those details often become much more interesting when the relationship changes or something doesn't go according to plan.

The time to discover what your contract says is before you sign it—not when you suddenly need one of those provisions.

What happens if a demand letter is ignored?A demand letter can communicate what is owed, establish a deadline for respon...
10/09/2026

What happens if a demand letter is ignored?

A demand letter can communicate what is owed, establish a deadline for responding, and make clear that the matter requires attention.

But what if the recipient simply ignores it?

That doesn’t necessarily mean the matter is over.

Depending on the circumstances, there may be additional collection or legal options to consider.

The important thing is knowing what your next step will be instead of sending demand after demand with no plan for what happens afterward.

Everything was going great...until it wasn’t.The work was completed. The invoice went out. Payment became due.And then? ...
10/07/2026

Everything was going great...until it wasn’t.

The work was completed. The invoice went out. Payment became due.

And then? Silence.

Being ghosted might be a running joke in the dating world, but there’s nothing funny about a customer disappearing when they owe your business money.

If calls, emails, and friendly reminders aren’t getting a response, continuing to repeat the same process may not change the outcome. At some point, the question becomes less about when they’re going to respond and more about what you’re going to do next.

What’s quietly hanging around in the background of your business?Maybe it’s an unpaid invoice you haven’t followed up on...
10/05/2026

What’s quietly hanging around in the background of your business?

Maybe it’s an unpaid invoice you haven’t followed up on lately. Maybe there’s a contract issue you keep meaning to address. Or perhaps there’s a disagreement that technically ended—but never really got resolved.

Those issues can be easy to ignore when there are more immediate things demanding your attention. Unfortunately, “out of sight, out of mind” isn’t much of a business strategy.

This October, take a look at what you’ve been putting off. Some things are much easier to deal with now than after they come back to haunt you.

Can I collect from a customer who has stopped responding?You’ve sent the invoice and followed up. Maybe more than once. ...
10/02/2026

Can I collect from a customer who has stopped responding?

You’ve sent the invoice and followed up. Maybe more than once. Now your calls are going to voicemail, your emails are unanswered, and the customer seems to have disappeared.

So, what happens next?

A customer going silent doesn’t necessarily mean your collection efforts have to stop. The amount owed, the documentation you have, the age of the account, and the circumstances surrounding the debt can all help determine what options may be available.

If your current strategy is to keep leaving messages and hoping someone eventually responds, it may be time to consider a different next step.

Law may be what we practice, but relationships are at the heart of how we practice it.Behind every contract, collection ...
09/30/2026

Law may be what we practice, but relationships are at the heart of how we practice it.

Behind every contract, collection matter, business decision, or legal question is a person who needs to understand their options and feel confident about what happens next.

That's something we never want to lose sight of.

We're grateful for the clients, businesses, and referral partners who trust Wolford Law Partners to be part of those conversations.

October is right around the corner—which means Q4 is almost here.Before the year-end rush begins, take a look at what's ...
09/28/2026

October is right around the corner—which means Q4 is almost here.

Before the year-end rush begins, take a look at what's still sitting on your business's to-do list.

Outstanding receivables?
Contracts that need attention?
Unresolved disputes?
Legal questions you've been putting off?

September is a great time to clean up the loose ends so you're not carrying them into another year.

Finish strong, and start now.

FAQ FRIDAY ❓Do I have to go to court to collect an unpaid business debt?Not necessarily.Legal action is one potential to...
09/25/2026

FAQ FRIDAY ❓

Do I have to go to court to collect an unpaid business debt?

Not necessarily.

Legal action is one potential tool, but it isn't always the first—or only—step. Depending on the circumstances, an unpaid account may be resolved through communication, a formal demand, negotiation, or other collection efforts.

Every situation is different, which is why understanding your options before deciding how to proceed matters.

The goal isn't simply to “go to court.” The goal is to find the most appropriate path toward getting the matter resolved.

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1700 McCallie Avenue
Chattanooga, TN
37404

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Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
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