We pursue what's owed.We deliver results.
Unpaid invoices. Outstanding balances. Delinquent accounts. We pursue the money owed to you. You pay nothing unless we recover it.
Confidential and professional. Houston, Texas.
Three kinds of clients. One job: get you paid.
Attorneys and law firms
Unpaid legal invoices, retainer balances and contract balances.
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Outstanding invoices, delinquent accounts and unpaid service agreements.
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Unpaid balances and payment plans that stopped.
See bondsman recovery →Attorneys: stop chasing unpaid invoices.
You have clients to represent, cases to prepare and a practice to run. Chasing invoices should not be another full-time job. We recover unpaid legal invoices, outstanding retainers, contract balances and other eligible receivables for attorneys and law firms.
We understand confidentiality, professionalism and protecting your firm's reputation.
What we recover for firms
- Outstanding legal invoices
- Unpaid contract balances
- Retainer balance recovery
- Expert witness and professional service invoices
- Pre-litigation collection efforts
- Payment negotiations and account resolution
Business owners: your hard-earned money should not go uncollected.
You provided the product. You delivered the service. You kept your end of the deal. So why are you still waiting to get paid? We pursue outstanding invoices, delinquent accounts, unpaid service agreements and other eligible commercial debts.
Our approach
- Professional communication
- Strategic account management
- Persistent recovery efforts
- Detailed reporting
Built for
- Small and medium-sized businesses
- Contractors and construction companies
- Medical and professional practices
- Security and investigation companies
- Property management firms
- Vendors and service providers
- Corporate accounts
Bondsmen: are you owed money?
Unpaid balances. Payment plans that stopped. Accounts nobody has time to work. Stop letting them eat your time and resources. Send us the account and we pursue it.
What we handle
- Outstanding balances
- Delinquent accounts
- Payment arrangement negotiations
- Delinquent account management
Five steps. From placement to payment.
Place the account
Call, text or use the form. Tell us who owes you and about how much.
We review and set terms
We look at the account and agree on the collection arrangement with you. No recovery, no fee.
Contact begins
Professional, persistent contact with the debtor starts. Your name and reputation stay protected.
You get reports
Clear written updates on every account. [Cadence: weekly / on activity]
You get paid
Recovered funds are remitted to you. [Timing: within X days of receipt]
Terms are set per account.
We work under an agreed collection arrangement. Call or text and we go over terms for your accounts in a few minutes.
Collection and account recovery services
Who we recover for
Every outstanding account deserves a professional, strategic approach.
- Professional account management
- Confidentiality and discretion
- Strategic recovery efforts
- Clear communication
- Detailed collection reporting
- Ethical and legally compliant practices
Licensed, bonded and compliant.
Al "Stone" Robertson
Principal
More than 36 years in the legal profession. Marine Corps veteran. Al handles each client account personally and reports to you directly.
Recent recoveries
Real accounts, shared with client permission. Names withheld.
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Unpaid retainer balance, two years old.
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Final invoice after project close.
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Payment plan that stopped at month three.
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J.M., Attorney, Houston
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R.S., Business owner, Katy
Common questions
How do we start?
Call or text 281-509-5440, or submit an account with the short form. We review it and go over terms with you.
What kinds of accounts do you take?
Unpaid invoices, retainer balances, contract balances, delinquent accounts and unpaid service agreements owed to attorneys, law firms, businesses and bail bondsmen.
What does it cost?
Terms are set per account under an agreed collection arrangement. Call for terms.
Is this confidential?
Yes. We work with discretion and protect your name and your firm's reputation.
Where are you?
Houston, Texas. Most work starts with a phone call.
Do you give legal advice?
No. Trace International provides collection services. Nothing on this site is legal advice.
Will using a collection agency hurt my client relationships?
No. We work with professional, respectful contact. Many clients keep working with the people who owed them after the account is settled.
Can a law firm use a collection agency for unpaid fees?
Yes. Firms do this every day. We keep it confidential and we protect your firm's name.
What if the debtor still will not pay?
[Al: answer on litigation referral. Example: We tell you plainly, and we can refer the account to an attorney for suit when it makes sense.]
How fast do you start?
[Al: commitment. Example: We review the account the same business day and begin contact within 24 hours.]
You concentrate on your business. We pursue the money owed to you.
Contact us today to discuss your outstanding accounts and build a recovery strategy.
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