When It’s Time to Stop Being Nice

You had a customer, client or patient. Maybe a renter, lessee or even a partner. He (or she) promised to pay you for goods or services, and won your business and your trust. You even had a written contract. But the money didn’t arrive. Promises did, as well as excuses: “I’m having cash flow problems right now, I need more time, my dog has cancer–blah, blah, blah.” But you’ve got your own bills to pay and promises to keep. And your emails, phone calls and letters do no good. More excuses, more bullshit. Maybe it’s time to stop being nice, time to call a pro, an attorney who knows how to get down to ‘brass tacks’ and ‘turn the screws.’ When it’s time to stop being ‘Mr. Nice Guy,’ call me, capisce?