NYSIF is looking for law firms that can assist in the collection of debts arising out of unpaid workers’ compensation insurance premiums. Law firms must have knowledge and experience in general debt collection litigation, including the enforcement of judgments through asset tracing, third party litigation, and other legally prescribed means. Collection Counsel must be able to competently provide the following services, as necessary: 1. Resolve billing disputes and have debtor provide records to have audits completed. Arrange payment plans through pre-litigation discussion and negotiation with debtors and NYSIF staff. 2. Collect payments from debtors and remit payments to NYSIF. Negotiate, draft, monitor, and enforce compliance with court orders and agreements between NYSIF and the debtor(s). 3. Assess collectability of a debt through financial background investigations. 4. Conduct premium collection litigation against the debtor and all other responsible parties and negotiate settlements. 5. Defend counterclaims against NYSIF. 6. Represent NYSIF’s interests on appeal. 7. Conduct civil fraud actions for treble damages pursuant to Workers’ Compensation Law (WCL) Section 96
