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 […]
Gilliam & Mikula is Proud to Support the VACA Executive Program (Dec 3rd-5th, 2025)
As 2025 draws to a close, the Gilliam & Mikula team is looking forward to one of our favorite events of the year. We are proud to announce our sponsorship of the Virginia Association of Commonwealth’s Attorneys (VACA) Executive Program this December. This conference is a key opportunity for elected Commonwealth Attorneys and their leadership […]
Surry County Court – Our Newest Client!
Gilliam & Mikula is proud to announce a new partnership with Surry County, Virginia. Our firm will now provide specialized legal services to assist the county in collecting delinquent court fees. We are honored to add Surry County to our growing list of municipal partners and look forward to delivering effective, professional results. The Problem […]
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, […]
The 5-Step Checklist for Reducing Patient Accounts Receivable in Virginia
For any successful medical or dental practice in Virginia, providing excellent patient care is the top priority. However, the financial health of your practice depends on another critical function: efficiently managing patient accounts receivable (A/R). When A/R ages, it can strain your cash flow, consume valuable staff time, and pull focus away from what you […]
More Revenue, Simpler Workflow for Virginia’s Clerks of Court
As Clerks of the Court in Virginia, your office is the operational hub of our justice system. You manage many critical responsibilities, and we at Gilliam & Mikula recognize that your time and resources are precious. While crucial, collecting outstanding court fines, costs, and restitution can often add a significant administrative layer to your already […]
Regain Control of Your Cash Flow: Why Outsourcing Debt Collection is a Smart Business Move
In the business world, cash flow is the lifeblood that keeps operations running smoothly. However, when faced with unpaid debts, businesses often struggle to maintain a healthy cash flow, leading to increased stress, strained resources, and potential financial setbacks. This is where outsourcing debt collection to a professional debt collection agency emerges as a strategic […]
Beyond the Docket: Effectively Recovering Court-Ordered Debts in Virginia
Commonwealth Attorneys’ offices and Virginia’s court systems are pillars of our legal structure, ensuring justice is served. However, beyond the critical work of adjudicating cases lies a persistent administrative and financial challenge: the collection of court-ordered fines, costs, and restitution. Millions in obligated funds remain uncollected across the Commonwealth, representing not just outstanding debts, but […]