Raymond & Prokop Attorney Mark Merlanti Available to Discuss Collection Issues for Small and Medium-sized Businesses  

Southfield, MI – (Nov. 14, 2001) Mark E. Merlanti, attorney for the Southfield law firm of Raymond & Prokop, P.C., is available to address collection issues faced by many small to medium-sized businesses, particularly during an economic downturn.

"There are a various ways for businesses to protect themselves including the proper use of credit applications, pre-litigation collection tools and techniques to collect interest and attorney fees," says Merlanti.

His practice includes commercial and construction litigation, contract negotiations, accounts receivable management, employee restrictive covenants and landlord-tenant matters. Merlanti is a recognized speaker to trade associations and chambers of commerce.

Established in 1946, Southfield-based Raymond & Prokop, P.C. has a full-service corporate and commercial practice. The firm’s attorneys have particular expertise in areas of the law relative to tax and tax controversy, and to the commercial and financial planning of individuals and businesses in a wide variety of industries. The firm was selected earlier this year as one of "Metropolitan Detroit’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For."

For more information about Raymond & Prokop, P.C., visit the firm’s web site at www.raypro.com.

Media Contacts:

Karen Yancura
Raymond & Prokop, P.C.
(248) 357-3010
kyancura@raypro.com

Margaret Knes, APR
Margaux & Associates, LLC
(313) 336-8774
mknes@margauxpr.com