FAQs: Taxing Districts

Why should a taxing district outsource collections to Portnoff Law Associates?

• High rate of success: For nearly a quarter century, Portnoff Law Associates has provided clients with a high rate of delinquent tax and revenue recoveries.
• Accelerated revenue: Portnoff Law Associates employs a professional staff that understands the urgency of quickly turning collected dollars into cash in hand.
• Flexible payment plans: Our installment payment plans and Hardship Program significantly increases collection rates. As a focused law firm, we are able to quickly and efficiently administer this labor-intensive process.
• Comprehensive representation: Portnoff Law Associates removes the burden from taxing districts of enforcing collection proceedings on residents. And, because of our comprehensive representation, there is no "lag time" when claims are disputed as we can quickly and accurately evaluate legal issues in house.

What differentiates Portnoff Law Associates?

Portnoff Law Associates is a law firm, not a collection agency. As Pennsylvania licensed attorneys, we practice under high professional and ethical standards, subject to the Pennsylvania Bar's Rules of Professional Conduct. We do not harass delinquent property owners. Our courteous and constructive interactions with the property owners yield a high rate of recovery.

How does a taxing district ensure people who cannot pay are treated fairly?

Our Hardship Program is the perfect solution to segregate delinquents who purposely avoid paying their obligations from property owners who are truly experiencing financial difficulties. We offer fair and flexible plans that allow those undergoing financial hardships to make payments on their debt.

Do consumer protection statutes apply to the collection of delinquent real estate taxes and user fees?

Yes. Portnoff Law Associates monitors consumer protection laws and fully complies as required.