Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Creditors Rights Legal Services in Bethesda, MD
Protas Spivok & Collins has served creditors and businesses for over 85 years, specializing in collections, bankruptcy, and commercial litigation. Our attorneys bring decades of combined experience in creditors' rights, with a focus on delivering strategic legal solutions tailored to each client's needs. We represent banks, healthcare providers, utilities, and collection agencies across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Our practice has evolved to include commercial real estate, loan workouts, and complex civil litigation while maintaining core collection expertise. With a team of seasoned attorneys and support staff, we leverage the Vertican computer collection system to enhance efficiency.Our lawyers hold leadership roles in legal associations and regularly contribute to industry education. We pride ourselves on long-term relationships with clients, including major financial institutions and healthcare organizations. Our Bethesda headquarters serves as a hub for regional and national legal representation through strategic attorney associations. We maintain a commitment to ethical practice, transparency, and results-driven advocacy for our clients' financial interests.
Services
Retail Collections
Commercial Collections
Bankruptcy
Foreclosures
Business Litigation
Repossessions
Creditors Rights
Commercial Real Estate
Loan Workouts
Judgment Enforcement
Details
- Year established: 1935
Highlights and features
- We have 85+ years of creditors rights experience in Washington, D.C. region
- Our attorneys maintain leadership roles in legal associations
- We utilize the Vertican computer collection system for efficiency
- Our team includes SuperLawyers-recognized practitioners
- We represent major financial institutions and healthcare organizations
Associations and certifications
- Commercial Law League of America
- National Creditors Bar Association
Services
Retail Collections
We specialize in recovering consumer debts through legal channels, representing banks and credit unions in Washington, D.C. and surrounding areas. Our attorneys handle cases involving credit card debt, medical bills, and personal loans. With decades of experience, we combine traditional collection methods with modern technology to achieve optimal results for our clients.
Commercial Collections
Our firm protects businesses' financial interests through comprehensive commercial debt recovery services. We represent corporations in collecting unpaid invoices and contractual obligations across multiple industries. Our attorneys leverage their deep understanding of commercial law to resolve complex debt situations while maintaining professional business relationships.
Bankruptcy
We provide expert bankruptcy representation for creditors in Chapter 7, 11, and 13 proceedings. Our attorneys protect clients' interests through asset liquidation, claim objections, and discharge litigation. With specialized knowledge of bankruptcy code, we help creditors maximize recoveries while navigating complex court procedures efficiently.
Foreclosures
Our foreclosure practice handles residential and commercial property repossessions for lenders and financial institutions. We manage all stages of the foreclosure process, from notice preparation to sheriff's sale. Our team ensures compliance with evolving regulations while maintaining efficient timelines for our clients.
Business Litigation
We resolve complex business disputes through litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Our practice covers contract disputes, partnership disagreements, and commercial torts. With trial experience in state and federal courts, we develop strategic approaches to protect clients' financial interests while minimizing business disruption.
People
Jordan M. Spivok
Senior Partner
With over 50 years of legal experience, Jordan Spivok specializes in creditors' rights and commercial litigation. He chairs legal committees and lectures on civil practice in Maryland and Washington, D.C. A member of the Commercial Law League of America, he focuses on judgment enforcement and bankruptcy representation.
Philip J. Collins
Partner
Philip Collins brings 35+ years of creditors' rights expertise to commercial real estate and collections. Licensed in Maryland and D.C., he handles thousands of collection cases and serves as a SuperLawyers-recognized attorney. He chairs legal committees and speaks on collection practices nationally.
Robert J. Burstein
Attorney
Robert Burstein focuses on creditors' rights in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. With 40+ years of experience, he represents hospitals and financial institutions in collection matters. Admitted to federal courts, he specializes in complex debt recovery cases across multiple jurisdictions.
Linda Barran
Attorney
Linda Barran practices creditors' rights and intellectual property law in Virginia and D.C. With 30+ years of experience, she represents pharmaceutical and food companies in debt recovery matters. Admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court, she handles complex litigation in federal appellate courts.
Questions
What areas do you serve for creditors' rights cases?
We serve Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia, with national attorney associations for out-of-region cases.
How long has your firm specialized in creditors' rights?
Our firm has focused on creditors' rights since 1935, with over 85 years of continuous practice in this field.
What types of clients do you typically represent?
We represent banks, credit unions, healthcare providers, utilities, and collection agencies in debt recovery matters.
Do you handle both retail and commercial collections?
Yes, we handle both consumer debt recovery and business debt collection cases across multiple industries.
What technology do you use for collection cases?
We utilize the Vertican computer collection system to enhance efficiency in managing debt recovery cases.
