Executive Changes: Weltman Expands Credit Union Relations Department

Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. (WWR), the nation’s largest creditors’ rights law firm based on revenue and placements according to Collections & Credit Risk magazine, announces the promotion of Dawn Pagon to Manager of Client Relations for Credit Unions and the hire of Lauren R. Halton as a Credit Union Client Relations Representative.  

Ms. Pagon, a dedicated employee of WWR for the past 10 years, previously held the position of Credit Union Liason. In her new role as Manager of Client Relations for Credit Unions, she will oversee the servicing of over 400 credit union clients as well as credit union business development activities firmwide.  Her responsibilites will continue to include visiting with current and prospective clients, representing WWR at credit union industry events and attending to client questions and concerns.   Ms. Pagon earned her B.S. in Public Relations from Kent State University.  Before joining WWR, she worked as a Collection Manager for ParmAuto Federal Credit Union and as an Assistant Manager at American Greetings Federal Credit Union.  She can be reached at (216) 739-5021 or via email.

Ms. Halton will be working as a Client Relations Representative in the Columbus market and across central Ohio.  She will be based in the Columbus office.  Ms. Halton earned her B.S. in Technology from Bowling Green State University.  Prior to joining WWR, Ms. Halton worked as a Cable Broadcast Director/Producer for the City of Columbus and for various news stations in Columbus, OH and Richmond, VA.  Ms. Halton can be reached at (614) 857-4382 or via email.

Rob Rutkowski, Managing Partner of the Credit Union department of WWR, says, "I am excited about Dawn’s promotion as well as Lauren joining the firm.  It’s immediately obvious to our clients that Dawn truly enjoys working with those in the credit union industry.  During her time at WWR, Dawn has been instrumental in growing our credit union client base and is committed to staying on top of the issues that concern our clients.  We look forward to her continuing to offer exceptional customer service to our clients and seeking out credit unions that can benefit from our services.  The Credit Union department recently established a greater presence in the Columbus, OH market with the relocation of Credit Union attorney John Porter to the Columbus office.  Ms. Halton will be assisting Mr. Porter with servicing the credit unions in the central Ohio region."

WWR’s Credit Union department assists credit unions with a broad range of collection and legal issues.  Credit union clients have access to the resources of WWR’s main practice areas, including collections, bankruptcy, legal action recovery, litigation & defense, foreclosure/evictions and probate.  In addition, the Credit Union department is able to offer credit unions a variety of general counsel services, assisting them with compliance issues, contract negotiation, real estate law and employment law.

Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A., celebrating over 75 years of experience, provides comprehensive collection and litigation services to creditors throughout the nation including major banks & financial institutions, mortgage & lending companies, commercial creditors, government entities, insurance companies, credit unions, service organizations, medical and utility companies.  Practice areas include bankruptcy, collection services, foreclosure/evictions/REO, legal action recovery, litigation & defense, probate, subrogation and corporate & financial services.  The firm has offices in Brooklyn Heights (OH), Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Grove City (OH), Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.