L. B. A. (Letters Before Action)
(Claim Letter)

Solicitors Letters Before Action (LBA's) are the preferred formal requirement before starting court proceedings and are often used as a means of warning a Debtor that proceedings involving additional cost and expenditure will be incurred unless payment is made. By using a solicitor's letter the effect is more formal and effective than using debt collection agencies.

Level 1 L.B.A
On Smith Partnership headed paper requesting that the Debtor to pay you direct.
Charges available on application.

Level 2 L.B.A
On The Smith Partnership headed paper plus we telephone the Debtor to demand payment and any follow up queries raised.
Charges available on application.

Level 3 L.B.A -v- Limited Companies
Threat to liquidate. This letter can be used -v- Limited Company and Plc. debtors only where the debt is for £750 or more. A letter is sent by fax and post stating that a Winding Up Petition will be presented to the Court for issue after 48 hours unless payment is made. A follow up call is made the same day to the Debtor.
Charges available on application.

Features of all service levels:

  • We deal with follow up correspondence
  • We report to you on all claims
  • We advise of common complaints (disputes and ways of resolving them)
  • Free legal advice on all issues arising

Level 4 - volume L.B.A's
For higher volume users.
Charges available on application