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Collections Department Kass, Shuler, Solomon, Spector, Foyle & Singer, P.A. is nationally recognized for its experience and expertise in representing creditors in collection matters throughout Florida. The practice consists of both commercial and retail matters. The collection department consists of attorneys, paralegals, investigators, and collectors. All of the attorneys in the department are members of the Commercial Law League of America (CLLA) and the National Association of Retail Collection Attorneys (NARCA). Services include skip-tracing, pre-suit negotiations, litigation, and judgment enforcement. Replevin service to retrieve collateral under lien is performed, and can be done on an emergency basis. The collection department of the firm also specializes in representing credit unions for all their collection and replevin needs. With computer support, information on any case status is a keystroke away. Members of the Kass, Shuler, Solomon, Spector, Foyle & Singer, P.A. Collections Group:
	Michael Kass
	Born Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 20, 1942; admitted to Florida Bar, 1972, United States District Court, Middle District of Florida. Education: Pennsylvania State University (B.A., 1966); Loyola University (J.D., 1972). Member: The Florida Bar, Commercial Law League of America. AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell. Mr. Kass is the founding partner of the firm. He takes particular interest in using technology and other innovations to improve the firm's processes and business productivity. He is an active and longstanding member of TEC (The Executive Committee), an organization focusing on business best practices in small businesses across all industries.
	Jeffrey J Mouch
	Born Chicago, Illinois, September 29, 1962; admitted to Florida Bar, 1989, Missouri Bar, 1988, United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, 1989, and United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, 1990. Education: Colorado College (B.S., l984), University of Miami (J.D., l987). Member: The Florida Bar, Commercial Law League of America. Mr. Mouch has lectured on the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. He also has spoken to credit managers about small claims collection procedures and to various credit unions and businesses regarding collections and garnishment issues.
	Ed Pritchard
	Born Haddonfield, New Jersey, November 11, 1958; admitted to Florida Bar, 1987, District of Columbia, U.S. District Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida, 1988. Education: Allegheny College (B.A., 1981), George Mason University (M.A., 1984), Whittier College School of Law (J.D., 1987). Member: Florida and District of Columbia Bar Associations, Hillsborough County Bar Association, American Bar Association and Phi Alpha Delta.
	Thomas K Sciarrino, Jr
	Born Syracuse, New York, January 5, 1955; admitted to Florida Bar, 1979, Ohio, 1981, New York, 1981, United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio, 1985, Middle District of Florida. Education: State University of New York (B. A., 1976), University of Toledo (J. D., 1979). Member: The Florida Bar, Commercial Law League of America, The Florida Creditors Bar Association, The National Association of Retail Lease Enforcement Network, The National Association of Retail Collection Attorneys, The Hillsborough County Bar Association, National Business Institute, National Association of Collection Managers. AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell. Mr. Sciarrino is a frequent seminar speaker and lecturer on various collection issues. He is also a Seminar Lecturer for Lorman Education Services in the area of Creditors' Rights and Remedies. He is a Better Business Bureau Certified Arbitrator and author of an article in the Florida Bar's Creditors Practice Manual.
	Gilbert M Singer
	Born New York, New York, October 8, 1955; admitted to Florida Bar, 1979. Education: Emory University (B.A. 1976); University of Miami School of Law (J.D., 1979). Member: The Florida Bar; Hillsborough County Bar Association; Commercial Law League of America. AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell. Mr. Singer is a 24 year member and past President of the Kiwanis Club of Tampa and a recent Kiwanian of the Year (Doyle Carlton Memorial Award - 2002). He is on the Board of Directors for the Hillsborough County Republican Executive Committee, serves as the attorney for that organization, and led the Hillsborough County legal response team for the reelection of Governor Jeb Bush in 2002. He was also a member of President George W. Bush's Legal Team for the 2000 Florida recount. Mr. Singer is a founding member and former president of the Grand Krewe de Libertalia, and a volunteer attorney for the Guardian Ad Litem program. In 1996, he was honored by the Florida Bar and the Florida Supreme Court for his pro bono service. He has also been very active as a board member for the Tampa Bay Chamber Orchestra, the Joshua House, and For The Family, and has served on the Citizens Advisory Commission to the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners. In October, 2002, Governor Jeb Bush appointed him to the Florida Commission on Human Relations, where he is currently serving a 4 year term as a Commissioner. He has been and continues to be active as a volunteer in local and statewide political campaigns. Mr. Singer is a member of the Palma Ceia Golf & Country Club and is a frequent book reviewer for the Tampa Tribune. He is married to Betsy Sundheim Singer and has two children, Daniel, age 20, and Zachary, age 15.
For further information regarding collections, contact Gil Singer at (813) 229-0900, Ext. 1369, or Tom Sciarrino at (813) 229-0900 x1338.

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