Executive Changes: Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Expands Compliance 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, welcomes new associates Doreen M. Abdullovski and Marsha D. Makel.  In response to the rapid growth of the firm, the Compliance department recently expanded, hiring two new associates and establishing a presence in the Columbus office.

Doreen M. Abdullovski works in the Compliance department of the Brooklyn Heights operations center.  Ms. Abdullovski has a B.A. cum laude in Politics and Philosophy from Assumption College (1989) and a J.D. from Western New England College School of Law (1995).  She has a background in surety, insurance and bankruptcy and is the owner of three Curves® fitness and weight loss facilities on the East side of Cleveland.  Ms. Abdullovski is licensed in Connecticut and Ohio, and is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court of Connecticut.  She can be reached at (216) 739-5646, via fax at (216) 739-5768 or via e-mail at dabdullovski@weltman.com.

Marsha D. Makel works in the Compliance department of the Columbus office.  Ms. Makel earned her B.S. summa cum laude in Accounting from Franklin University (2002) and her J.D. from Capital University Law School (2006).  She joined WWR in 2005 as a law clerk, while finishing her last two years of law school.  A member of the American, Ohio State and Columbus Bar Associations, Ms. Makel is licensed in Ohio. She is currently a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute.  Ms. Makel can be reached at (614) 857-4413, via fax at (614) 222-2193 or via e-mail at mmakel@weltman.com.

Eileen Bitterman, the Partner managing the Compliance department of WWR, says, “I am delighted that Doreen and Marsha have joined the department.  They bring with them a wealth of knowledge, experience and understanding about our industry and the importance of compliance.  Some of their specific responsibilities include providing analysis and recommendations regarding policies and procedures, implementing programs for training and educating employees and the constant review of all legal issues, industry standards and regulatory standards that may impact the firm.”

WWR’s Compliance department routinely monitors and reviews federal laws such as the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, statutory amendments, new legislation and case law that could potentially affect the way WWR and its clients operate their businesses.  Working closely with the executive management of WWR, the collection staff, and clients, the Compliance department ensures that the firm’s efforts are properly focused in order to achieve optimum results and adopt the highest standards.