Business Details
49 Years
experience
Trusted Creditors Rights Attorneys Since 1977
Niederman, Stanzel & Lindsey has been a trusted leader in creditors' rights and insurance subrogation law since 1977. Our firm combines decades of experience with a dedicated team of attorneys, paralegals, and investigators to deliver results-driven legal solutions across New Hampshire. Specializing in commercial and consumer collections, construction claims, and subrogation matters, we maintain rigorous ethical standards while leveraging specialized expertise in mechanics liens, bankruptcy court proceedings, and international claim recovery. Recognized as the only New Hampshire law firm with a NASP-certified subrogation professional, we deploy a multidisciplinary approach to maximize recovery outcomes. Our resources include full-time telephone collectors and advanced case management systems tailored to both local and national creditor needs.With offices in downtown Manchester, we serve as a central hub for creditors seeking enforcement of judgments, replevin actions, and complex insurance subrogation claims. Our track record of handling over 200,000 collection cases demonstrates our commitment to meticulous case preparation and aggressive representation. As members of multiple legal forwarding networks, we facilitate global claim acceptance while maintaining deep regional expertise in New England commercial law. Our attorneys regularly appear before state courts and the New Hampshire Bankruptcy Court to protect creditor interests in stay relief motions and related proceedings. This combination of local presence and international capability positions us to resolve creditors' most challenging recovery issues efficiently and effectively.
Services
Commercial Collections
Construction Claims
Consumer Claims
Insurance Subrogation
Judgment Enforcement
Bankruptcy Court Representation
Replevin Actions
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- Certified Subrogation Recovery Professional on staff
- Handled 200,000+ collection claims since 1977
- Specialized construction claims litigation expertise
- Bonded through major international claim forwarding networks
- Dedicated team of collectors and legal investigators
Associations and certifications
- National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP)
Services
Commercial Collections
Our commercial collections practice handles business-to-business debt recovery for goods, services, and commercial loans. With specialized legal strategies and experienced attorneys, we recover debts while maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations. Our approach combines early case assessment with aggressive litigation tactics when necessary.
Insurance Subrogation
We represent insurance companies in subrogation claims from auto accidents, property damage, and casualty losses. As New Hampshire's only NASP-certified firm, we employ proven recovery methodologies and maintain membership in national subrogation networks to maximize insurer reimbursements through legal channels.
Construction Claims
Specialized construction claims services address mechanics liens, bond claims, and payment disputes. Our attorneys navigate complex construction law issues including arbitration requirements and contractual obligations to recover payments for material suppliers and service providers across New Hampshire.
Consumer Collections
We assist financial institutions with consumer debt recovery for credit cards, auto loans, and other consumer obligations. Our dedicated team follows strict compliance protocols while employing effective collection strategies through both negotiated settlements and courtroom litigation when needed.
Bankruptcy Representation
Our bankruptcy court practice focuses on protecting creditor interests in Chapter 7 and 11 proceedings. We file motions for relief from automatic stay and object to dischargeability claims, ensuring creditors' rights are preserved throughout the bankruptcy process in New Hampshire courts.
People
Jay M. Niederman
Attorney
Founding partner with 45+ years of creditors' rights experience. Specializes in complex collection litigation and strategic case management for high-volume debt portfolios.
John Stanzel
Attorney
Certified Subrogation Recovery Professional leading insurance claims division. Handles subrogation matters from initial investigation through trial in multiple jurisdictions.
Kristin Lindsey
Attorney
Experienced litigator focusing on construction claims and commercial collections. Represents creditors in state and federal courts across New Hampshire.
Thomas E. Walker, Jr.
Attorney
Specializes in bankruptcy court proceedings and judgment enforcement. Protects creditor interests in complex insolvency cases and asset recovery matters.
Questions
What areas do you specialize in?
We focus on creditors' rights, insurance subrogation, commercial/consumer collections, construction claims, and bankruptcy court representation across New Hampshire.
How long have you served New Hampshire creditors?
Since 1977, providing over 45 years of legal recovery services with continuous representation of local and national creditors.
What makes your subrogation practice unique?
We're the only NH firm with a NASP-certified subrogation professional, offering specialized expertise in insurance claim recovery processes.
How do you handle construction-related debt?
Our attorneys manage mechanics liens, bond claims, and payment disputes with specialized knowledge of New Hampshire construction law requirements.
Can you assist with out-of-state judgments?
Yes, we enforce foreign judgments in New Hampshire courts and represent creditors in multi-jurisdictional collection matters.
