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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 A Kass
	Born Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 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, 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.
	Edward B Pritchard
	Born Haddonfield, New Jersey, 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, 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, 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 29 year member and past President of the Kiwanis Club of Tampa and a past 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 Joshua House, Kids Charity of Tampa Bay, LifeLink, and has served on the Citizens Advisory Commission to the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners. In 2002, Governor Jeb Bush appointed him to the Florida Commission on Human Relations, where he served a 4 year term as Commissioner. In 2007, Governor Charlie Crist reappointed him to this same post, where he was elected and currently serves as Vice Chair. 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 The Royal Krewe of Privateers.
	Joan W Wadler
	Born Tampa, Florida, 1960; admitted to Florida Bar 1991; Middle District of Florida 2008. Education: University of Florida (B.A., 1982); University of Miami (M.B.A., 1984); Stetson University College of Law (J.D., 1991). Ms. Wadler is currently working towards becoming a Board Certified Circuit Civil Mediator. Ms. Wadler has served on the Board of Trustees of Congregation Schaarai Zedek since 2001 and on the Executive Committee since 2003. She will be completing her two year term as the President of Congregation Schaarai Zedek in June 2009 and will continue to serve as the Congregation’s Immediate Past President for two years. In 2006, Ms. Wadler was honored by the Amy Gail Buchman Preschool with the Hadassah Young Woman of Valor Award.
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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