By Keith Weiner
KWA’s Charity Committee continues to think of creative ways to fundraise. Last week, the Charity Committee sponsored “Movie Day.” Employees were able to watch one of two movies in our building’s theatre room by contributing $10.00. Popcorn and other snacks were served. The movies shown were Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and Office Space. KWA employees who participated received a paid 2-hour break and raised over $250 in one afternoon. Read more
By: Keith D. Weiner, Owner/Attorney Keith D. Weiner and Associates
Cleveland, Ohio
Keith Weiner & Assoc. Co. L.P.A. (KWA) is excited to announce that Cynthia A. Jeffrey and Thomas L. Canary Jr., two highly respected and experienced bankruptcy attorneys in the creditor’s rights industry have joined our Firm as of November 2nd. Cindy, who has been licensed in Ohio since 1994, will join KWA as its Director of Bankruptcy and will be practicing in KWA’s Cleveland Office. Tom, who has been licensed in Kentucky since 1984, (and also holds law licenses in Ohio, Indiana and West Virginia), will join KWA as its Senior Bankruptcy Attorney, practicing in KWA’s Kentucky office. In addition to his bankruptcy and replevin experience, Tom is also very well versed in debt collection law and is the author of Thompson Reuters Kentucky Collection Manual. Read more
We are excited to announce our Firm’s Hub recently moved to a new office location in downtown Cleveland! Our new location has allowed us to rethink our office layout. We started from scratch, knocking down walls creating a better fit for our growing needs. No longer limited by the compartmentalized layout of our last office, we are now all on the same floor in a more open and modern workspace. We are well situated for future growth. Bring your mask and come visit or wait until the pandemic ends. Either way, we are proud to show off the new place and have attached a few pictures to give you a glimpse.
The new location for our Cleveland office is 1100 Superior Avenue East, Suite 1100, Cleveland, OH 44114. Read more
By: Keith D. Weiner, Owner/Attorney Keith D. Weiner and Associates
Cleveland, Ohio
Yes we are. I am sure some may like to debate the point and I would welcome that opportunity. Other than needing food, water and shelter, nothing is truly essential. So, for those who have doubts that we are essential keep an open mind and read on to find out why. Read more
KWA is proud to be a sponsor of the 15th Annual Rock the Foundation event benefiting the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Foundation’s (CMBF). This year the CMBF will be honoring Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. with the Richard W. Pogue Award for Excellence in Community Leadership & Engagement. Read more
We are grateful and excited to share that Keith D. Weiner & Associates, Co. L.P.A. has been awarded the 2019 Community Service Award by the National Creditors Bar Association (NCBA) for its commitment to giving back to the communities in which its offices are located. KWA Charity Committee members work tirelessly throughout each year to plan and execute charity events. Likewise, firm employees continuously demonstrate their dedication to improving their communities with more than 85 per cent of employees participating in firm-sponsored charity efforts. Read more
Keith Weiner will be on a panel at the Fall NCBA conference discussing the challenges of handling growing auto deficiency portfolios. Discussion will include onboarding through liquidation on the 3 states the Firm serves (OH, KY, WI). Other panelists, Brian Winn and Dan Consuegra will cover California and Florida respectively. Tom Balcerzak from AACA will be the moderator.
Stacie Hackel Snow and Michael Lewis will be also be presenting at the Fall NCBA conference. Their presentation, “ABC’s of Student Loan Collections” will be a comprehensive overview of valuable information on best collection practices along with key compliance considerations.
If you are attending NCBA, please join them. If not, what are you waiting for?! Sign up now!
Since 1985, Keith D. Weiner & Associates Co. LPA (KWA) has operated on the premise that the people at KWA make the difference when it comes to providing its clients with quality service, and inspiring client trust and confidence. Likewise, KWA also believes its people can make a difference through their charitable works in the communities where the firm’s offices are located. Read more
KWA is pleased to announce the hiring of its new HR Manager, Brad Hanson. Our search took over 4 months as we interviewed several qualified candidates. Brad stood out based upon his prior experience at CommutAir where he was employed as an HRIS Administrator and an HR Generalist and by virtue of his strong background in computer software, and familiarity with ADP software and processes. Brad is also attending evening classes for his Master’s in Business Administration with a focus on Human Resources Management at John Carroll University. Read more
On June 23, 2017, Michael Berkowitz, who is KWA’s managing collection attorney, volunteered his time at the NARCA 2017 Summer Litigation Boot Camp sponsored by the National Creditor’s Bar Association/NARCA to discuss the business records exception to Ohio’s Hearsay rule, specifically, Ohio Evidentiary Rule 803(6). Read more
