Law Firm Overview

Javitch, Block & Rathbone is staffed with thirty-two attorneys, sixty-two collectors and skip tracers, and 117 support personnel. The firm was formed in 1991 by a merger of multiple law firms, the partners of which envisioned an opportunity to excel in the legal field of creditor representation. The firm is divided into three departments of Collection, Bankruptcy, and Litigation, although there is a great deal of overlap and coordinated effort.

The firm has legal offices in Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati, covering the states of Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. The firm also maintains three call center offices in Cleveland, Independence, and Columbus.

The firm is equipped with computer hardware and software to efficiently handle work referred by our clients. JB&R utilizes superior technology for communications and research, providing clients with the most effective results. For collection purposes, our system provides automated access to TransUnion Credit Bureau services as well as skip tracing and collection tools such as Accolade, DBT Technologies, FastData, Merlin, and Choice Point. Our computer system allows for a large range of statistical analysis and reporting, and provides efficient file management for large volumes. The collection system features a report generator capable of meeting any client's expectations for status and statistical reporting. The system also offers our clients Internet access to their files for auditing or review purposes.

The list of firm clients includes taxing authorities, banks, credit unions, savings and loans, finance companies, department stores, credit card companies, medical organizations, landlords, commercial businesses, collection agencies, insurance companies, education facilities, utility companies, law firms, manufacturers, oil companies, publishing companies, radio stations, vending companies, public utilities, and accounting firms.

Areas of Practice

• Creditor Representation
• Business Representation
• Bankruptcy Representation

Representative Clients

• Banks
• Credit Unions
• Savings to Loans
• Department Stores
• Credit Card Companies
• Medical Organizations
• Landlords
• Collection Agencies
• Insurance

West Practice Categories

Bankruptcy Law, Creditors' Rights, Business Organizations