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About — Seattle
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Hub: Cloud/software, e-commerce, aerospace, biotech, gaming, clean tech.
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Notables: Amazon, Microsoft (region), Boeing, Starbucks, Costco (region), Zillow, Tableau.
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Big employers: Amazon, Microsoft, UW & UW Medicine, Boeing, City of Seattle/King County, Providence/Swedish.
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Famous for: Space Needle, Pike Place Market, ferries & Puget Sound, Mount Rainier views, coffee culture, drizzle.
Seattle, WA Debt Collection — Faster Recoveries, Reputation Intact
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Turn late invoices into predictable cash flow without risking relationships in Downtown, South Lake Union, Capitol Hill, Ballard, Fremont, SODO, Queen Anne, and along I-5, SR-520, Aurora Ave N, Rainier Ave S.
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We collect in all 50 states and Puerto Rico using a cost-effective blend of fixed-fee and contingency steps, polite, compliant outreach, and clear reporting. (Tip: newer accounts recover better—don’t let balances age out.)
CTA: Want a quick plan and recovery estimate for Seattle? Contact us
Why Seattle Businesses Choose Us
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Lower cost first: Start with fixed-fee nudges (~$15/account for five contacts) before you ever pay a percentage.
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What works here: Most clients use Step 2 → Step 3 for speed, ROI, and relationship protection.
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Reputation protection: Polite, professional, compliant contact that mirrors your tone—from Pike/Pine to SLU and the Eastside.
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Nationwide reach: One partner for all 50 states + Puerto Rico.
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Easy start: Simple CSV upload, real-time status, and audit-ready notes.
Recent Results in and near Seattle
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Specialty medical (First Hill / Capitol Hill): 140 accounts → 47% paid in 45 days on Step 2; +18% closed with Step 3 plans.
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Dental network (Ballard ↔ Queen Anne): 190 mixed-age → 30% resolved on Step 1; +22% settled on Step 3.
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Gym & memberships (South Lake Union): 85 finals → $18k recovered in ~60 days, zero complaints.
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B2B services (SODO / Georgetown): 60 balances → 33% same-month after Step 2; a few high-balance files reviewed for legal.
How We Work
(This is practical guidance, not legal advice. We tailor to your facts and latest rules.)
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Pick your starting step (1–3) by age/amount.
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Upload CSV (names, balances, contacts, dates, notes).
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Set tone & guardrails (gentle → firm, settlement limits, any credit reporting).
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We execute + track right-party contact, promises-to-pay, paid-in-full.
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You approve settlements, credit reporting, or legal moves.
Service Types & Pricing
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Step 1 — First-Party Courtesy Reminders (Fixed-Fee): Five soft reminders for 0–60 days, sent as if from you. Typical Fee: $15/account.
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Step 2 — Third-Party Written Demands (Fixed-Fee): Five professional letters; digital touches where permitted. Typical Fee: $15/account.
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Step 3 — Full Third-Party Collections (Contingency): Polite phone + digital, payment plans/settlements. Typical Fee: 40% of recovery. No recovery, No Fee.
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Step 4 — Legal Collections (Contingency, client-approved): Attorney escalation after review; nominal filing fees reimbursed upon recovery. Typical Fee: 50% of recovery.
Notes: In Steps 1–2, payments go directly to you; no extra fees. Start at any step (1–3) based on age/amount. Free bankruptcy screening, free litigious-debtor check (to minimize lawsuits), free latest-address check, and credit reporting (if you want and if the law permits).
Reputation Protection (Brand-Safe by Design)
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Courteous scripts, clear options, and de-escalation first to prevent complaints.
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Audit-ready documentation for every touch and promise-to-pay.
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You control cadence, settlement limits, and any reporting.
Washington Debt Collection Essentials (In Short)
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Sue-by timelines: Washington commonly uses about 6 years for written contracts and about 3 years for oral, but confirm specifics for your account type. Avoid time-barred actions.
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Wage garnishment (after judgment): Subject to federal/WA limits and exemptions (often up to 25% of disposable earnings, with protections).
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Validation & accuracy: Send a clear validation notice with a 30-day dispute window; ensure balances/ownership are precise.
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Two-party consent (calls): WA is a two-party consent state; consent rules are followed in our processes.
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Medical/credit reporting: Standards are tighter—confirm current options before reporting.
Industries We Serve (Seattle Focus)
Small & large businesses, medical, dental, schools/training, utilities, auto, professional services (law/CPA/MSP/SaaS), gyms & memberships, senior living, parking, towing, home services/contractors, startups and tech.
FAQs
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Can we start at Step 3?
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Yes—common for 90+ day or high-balance files; no recovery, no fee.
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Will customers be upset?
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We use respectful, solution-oriented contact to protect reviews and referrals.
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Do you report to bureaus?
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Only if you want and where permitted—especially important for medical.
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Multi-location and multi-state?
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Absolutely—we collect in all 50 states and Puerto Rico with location-level roll-ups.
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What do you need to start?
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A simple CSV; we’ll map fields and recommend Step 1–3 based on age/amount.
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