Peters & Freedman Attorneys at Law : Assessments

Our Firm recognizes that collection of homeowners assessments is vital to the operation of an association. Without homeowner dues, an association will be unable to fulfill the duties necessary to enhance the community. In an effort to assist associations in performing this important function, Peters & Freedman, L.L.P. has developed an extremely successful and highly effective assessment collection department.

Our department offers associations several options to collect delinquent assessments. Depending on the individual circumstances, we can assist the association in proceeding with a lawsuit, judicial foreclosure and/or non-judicial foreclosure. The firm's experienced staff can assist associations in determining the best course of action. Peters & Freedman, L.L.P. keeps associations up-to-date by providing a comprehensive, easy-to-understand status report each month.

Peters & Freedman, L.L.P. is one of the only law firms in Southern California to offer real time status information of collection accounts on a 24/7 basis. By accessing our online system, you will know exactly where we are in the process of collecting assessments for your association at any given time.

If our firm performs collections for your Association you can check the real time status of your collections accounts by logging in to our online collections program here.

If you are an escrow agent and would like to request an assessment escrow demand for an association represented by our firm, please do so by logging on to our online escrow ordering system here.

Assessment Collection Staff

Claudia Orozco
Claudia Orozco began working at Peters & Freedman, L.L.P., in 2006. Claudia currently works as a staff member in the assessment department and is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Renee Prickett
Renee Prickett has been working at Peters & Freedman, L.L.P. in the assessment department since March of 2008. Prior to coming to Peters & Freedman, L.L.P., she worked as an Assistant Association Manager. Renee is also attending college to complete her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.

Judy Mandic
Judy Mandic has lived in the Coachella Valley for over 20 years. She joins Peters & Freedman, L.L.P. with over ten years experience in the field of association management, accounts receivable and accounts payable.

Douglas DeJardin
Douglas DeJardin has been working for Peters & Freedman, L.L.P., in the assessment department since November 2010. Douglas graduated from the University of California, San Diego, with a degree in Research Psychology. For 15 years he worked at UCSD conducting medical research in areas of sleep, exercise, cancer and behavioral medicine. While at UCSD, he gained extensive experience in database management, customized software integration, creation and implementation of procedures and policies and effective client communication and project management. Douglas uses these skills at Peters & Freedman, L.L.P., to help provide a streamlined and efficient collections system enabling a better collections process for our clients.