Wisconsin Creditor's Rights Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
The Wisconsin Creditors’ Rights Association (WCRA) is a non-profit corporation whose membership is open to any individual or entity that employs a Wisconsin attorney primarily engaged in the practice of representing creditors. To be eligible for membership, a proposed member must not represent consumers in claims against credit grantors or other related entities.
Lobbying Interests:
The WCRA’s primary purposes is to help create and maintain a fair legislative climate to protect the rights of creditors and attorneys representing creditors. In order for the free market system to flourish, creditors must be able to loan money to consumers with the expectation that there is a mechanism to ensure that the money be repaid. If it is not re-paid, those creditors must have access to a fair collection process both outside and within the state court system. The WCRA is committed to maintaining that ability not only for the creditors its members represent, but for all creditors in the state of Wisconsin.
CEO Name:
Matthew Richburg
President
The Wisconsin Creditors’ Rights Association (WCRA) is a non-profit corporation whose membership is open to any individual or entity that employs a Wisconsin attorney primarily engaged in the practice of representing creditors. To be eligible for membership, a proposed member must not represent consumers in claims against credit grantors or other related entities.
Lobbying Interests:
The WCRA’s primary purposes is to help create and maintain a fair legislative climate to protect the rights of creditors and attorneys representing creditors. In order for the free market system to flourish, creditors must be able to loan money to consumers with the expectation that there is a mechanism to ensure that the money be repaid. If it is not re-paid, those creditors must have access to a fair collection process both outside and within the state court system. The WCRA is committed to maintaining that ability not only for the creditors its members represent, but for all creditors in the state of Wisconsin.
CEO Name:
Matthew Richburg
President
Contact
MJR
Matthew J Richburg
735 N. Water St., Suite 1300
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 276-4608 x3025
mattr@kohnlaw.com
735 N. Water St., Suite 1300
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 276-4608 x3025
mattr@kohnlaw.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas J Springer | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 8/22/2013 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Steve Lyons | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 8/22/2013 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Michael Rogowski | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 8/22/2013 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Nathan J Halbach | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 8/22/2013 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 717
Relating to: pleading requirements, and the cure of defaults on certain obligations, under the Wisconsin Consumer Act.
Bill Text and History
2/4/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: pleading requirements, and the cure of defaults on certain obligations, under the Wisconsin Consumer Act.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/4/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 556
Relating to: pleading requirements, and the cure of defaults on certain obligations, under the Wisconsin Consumer Act.
Bill Text and History
2/14/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: pleading requirements, and the cure of defaults on certain obligations, under the Wisconsin Consumer Act.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/14/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
LRB 3993 – Pleading requirements, and the cure of defaults on certain obligations, under the Wisconsin Consumer Act
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 3993 – Pleading requirements, and the cure of defaults on certain obligations, under the Wisconsin Consumer Act
LRB 3993 – Pleading requirements, and the cure of defaults on certain obligations, under the Wisconsin Consumer Act
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/28/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/28/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
the protection the rights of creditors and attorneys representing creditors
the protection the rights of creditors and attorneys representing creditors
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
10/29/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
10/29/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2013 July - December $24,000.00 |
2014 January - June $20,000.00 |
2014 July - December $0.00 |
Total $44,000.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2013 July - December 11.00 |
2014 January - June 18.25 |
2014 July - December 0.00 |
Total 29.25 |
| Total Hours Other | 2013 July - December 71.75 |
2014 January - June 78.00 |
2014 July - December 4.00 |
Total 153.75 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: pleading requirements, and the cure of defaults on certain obligations, under the Wisconsin Consumer Act.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 40% |
2014 July - December |
Total 21% |
Relating to: pleading requirements, and the cure of defaults on certain obligations, under the Wisconsin Consumer Act.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 40% |
2014 July - December |
Total 21% |
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
LRB 3993 – Pleading requirements, and the cure of defaults on certain obligations, under the Wisconsin Consumer Act
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 30% |
2014 January - June 5% |
2014 July - December |
Total 16% |
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 60% |
2014 January - June 10% |
2014 July - December |
Total 32% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication