Prince George County Partners with Gilliam & Mikula for Court Fee Recovery
We are thrilled to announce that Prince George County has officially partnered with Gilliam & Mikula to manage the collection of delinquent court fines, costs, and restitution. As we continue to expand our municipal partnerships—following our successful work in Louisa and Surry Counties—we are honored to bring our specialized, legally-backed approach to the Prince George […]
How to Find a Debt Collection Attorney
If you’re a business owner in Virginia or Maryland, you may eventually need to collect an outstanding debt from a delinquent customer. If your attempts to recover the debt on your own have proven unsuccessful, it’s time to consider enlisting the services of a professional debt collection attorney. But how do you go about finding […]
The “Letterhead Effect”
Why a Debt Collection Law Firm Gets Results Where Regular Debt Collection Agencies Fail In healthcare, patient care is personal. However, on the business side, unpaid invoices are an increasing concern. Repeated billing notices are often disregarded, and agency calls are frequently blocked. This challenge is common in today’s revenue cycle management. There’s good news: […]
Looking For “The Best Collection Agency Near Me?” You’ve Found Us!
If you found our site (and this blog) by searching for “the best collection agency near me”, then welcome! We think we qualify as the best collection agency near you for a number of reasons. We have decades of experience, use tried-and-true methods to collect, don’t get paid until we collect, and as attorneys, we […]
A 2026 Guide to In-House Debt Collection: 4 Strategies for Success
With 2026 only a month or so away, it’s not too early to make some resolutions. This year, resolve to do more business… and collect more balances than ever before. As always, we’re here to help with that! For any successful business, managing accounts receivable is a critical function. Inevitably, you will encounter clients with […]
Q4 is a Critical Time to Address Past-Due Accounts
As the fourth quarter gets underway, businesses across Virginia are shifting their focus to year-end reporting, tax planning, and budgeting for a successful 2026. This is a critical time for financial housekeeping. Yet, one item is often left unaddressed until it’s too late: aging accounts receivable. Outstanding invoices from past quarters don’t just represent delayed […]
Collection Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Debt Collection Agency
The decision to escalate a delinquent account to a collection agency is a significant step in your revenue cycle. Success, however, isn’t just about hiring a third party; it’s determined by the groundwork you have already laid. A strong collection strategy begins long before an account becomes past due. Before engaging a partner, it is […]
The Legal Edge: Navigating HIPAA and Virginia Law in Medical Debt Collection
For any medical practice in Virginia, from a local clinic to a large hospital system, managing accounts receivable is a critical business function. When patient accounts become delinquent, collecting that debt is necessary for the financial health of your practice. However, the process is fraught with legal complexities that, if navigated improperly, can lead to […]
We’ll See You at the 2025 VACA Summer Conference!
With the event just around the corner, the team at Gilliam & Mikula is excited to announce that we will be attending the Virginia Association of Commonwealth’s Attorneys (VACA) 86th Annual Summer Conference. This year’s event takes place in Virginia Beach at the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront from Thursday, July 31, to Sunday, August 3, […]
6 Debt Collection Tips for Small Businesses
With millions of Americans expecting to miss a credit card payment this year, it should be no surprise that people fail to pay other bills as well. For small business owners, customers failing to pay you can be catastrophic for your company. It can result in you being unable to pay your bills and even your […]