# Forwarders List — Connecting Collection Professionals with Vetted Creditors' Rights Law Firms Since 1922 > Forwarders List is the collections industry's longest-running attorney directory, founded in 1922 and originally published as a printed annual guide for collection agencies and creditors. Now a digital platform, it connects two key audiences: forwarders (collection agencies, debt buyers, and credit managers) who need to locate and send collection cases to qualified attorneys, and creditors' rights law firms seeking new business from the collections industry. All listed law firms are screened, vetted, and approved before inclusion. Forwarders pay no fee to search the directory or send files. Law firms pay a membership fee to be listed and receive forwarded cases. The platform covers all 50 U.S. states, Washington D.C., and international jurisdictions. Forwarders List also maintains a $1 million surety bond through the Great American Insurance Company to protect forwarders against embezzlement, fraudulent accounting, and overcharges by listed attorneys. Key Areas: - Send Files to Law Firms (https://forwarderslist.com/send/): Search for vetted creditors' rights attorneys and send collection cases directly. No fee for forwarders. - Law Firm Membership (https://forwarderslist.com/receive/): Creditors' rights attorneys can apply to be listed in the directory and receive forwarded cases. - Vendor Directory (https://forwarderslist.com/vendors/): A curated directory of 110+ pre-screened companies offering services and products to support collection efforts. - About Forwarders List (https://forwarderslist.com/about/): History, mission, and industry association affiliations. --- ## About Forwarders List Forwarders List was established in 1922 as a printed directory distributed annually to collection agencies and law firms across the United States. For over a century, it has served as the primary resource connecting collection professionals — known in the industry as "forwarders" — with creditors' rights attorneys who specialize in debt recovery and collections law. The organization transitioned from print to a digital platform while maintaining its core mission: vetting and approving qualified law firms so that forwarders can confidently send collection cases to attorneys they can trust. Forwarders List is headquartered in Newtown, Pennsylvania, and is a proud supporter of major industry associations including the Association of Credit and Collection Professionals, Commercial Collection Agencies of America, The Commercial Law League of America, and the National Creditors Bar Association. The organization's tagline is "Moving business forward since 1922." ## How It Works: For Forwarders Forwarders — including collection agencies, debt buyers, and credit managers — use the platform at no cost. The core workflow is: 1. Search the directory for creditors' rights law firms by geographic location and practice area. 2. Review firm profiles, which include contact information, specializations, and geographic coverage. 3. Send collection files directly to selected law firms through the platform. ### Search and Filtering Forwarders can search for U.S. firms by state (all 50 states plus Washington D.C.), by firm name or keyword, and by practice area or focus. International firms can be searched by country, keyword, and practice area. ### Practice Areas The directory covers 19 distinct legal practice areas relevant to collections and creditors' rights: - Auto Deficiency - Bankruptcy - Child Support - Commercial - Construction - FDCPA Defense - Foreclosure - General Practice - Insurance - Landlord-Tenant Collections - Landlord-Tenant Evictions - Liens / Mechanics Liens - Medical - Other - Probate - Retail - Student Loan - Subrogation - Transport ### Accessing the Directory The directory is available through the website, by phone at 800-638-9200, by email at service@forwarderslist.com, and by fax at 844-381-5101. Qualified forwarders can also request personalized referral forms. ## How It Works: For Law Firms Creditors' rights attorneys who are in good standing with their state bar can apply for membership in the Forwarders List directory. All applicants undergo a screening and approval process before being listed. ### Membership Benefits - New business opportunities through active marketing to collection industry professionals. - Business relationship building between forwarders (subscribers) and member firms. - Industry intelligence including collection trends and conference information. - Networking and educational opportunities throughout the year. - Staff support for questions about the evolving collection industry. - Dispute resolution services between forwarders and law firms. ### Pricing Membership pricing varies based on geography, coverage area, and the types of collection work a firm handles. Firms must contact Forwarders List directly to discuss specific needs and obtain a pricing quote. ### How to Join Interested attorneys should contact Forwarders List at info@forwarderslist.com or 800-638-9200 to request an application. Once approved, a firm's name appears in a supplement distributed to subscribers and then in the annual directory. When forwarders need referrals, Forwarders List matches them with attorneys based on specific needs, which can generate ongoing business for years. ## Vendor Directory Forwarders List maintains a curated vendor directory of 110+ pre-screened companies that offer services and products to support collection efforts. This is a separate section of the platform where companies can be listed as vendors serving the collections industry. ### Vendor Categories The vendor directory spans 23 categories: - Appraisal Specialists - Business Consulting & Process Outsourcing - Collections Software - Compliance Services - Digital Marketing & Transformation - FDCPA Law Firms - Investigators - IT and Cybersecurity Services - Legal Process Outsourcing - Licensing & Insurance - Offshore/Nearshore Services - Payment Processors - Process Servers - Social Media - Software Development - Skip Tracers - Target Lead Generation - Trade Associations - Website Development & Design ### Becoming a Vendor Companies interested in advertising their services or products in the vendor directory can contact Forwarders List at advertising@forwarderslist.com or call 800-638-9200. ## Surety Bond Protection Forwarders List carries a $1 million surety bond through the Great American Insurance Company. This bond protects forwarders against embezzlement, fraudulent accounting failures, and overcharges by listed attorneys. Coverage extends for 36 months (with an option to extend an additional 12 months) and includes court costs for unfiled suits. This protection underscores the organization's commitment to trust and accountability in the forwarding relationship. ## Financial Terms Forwarders List does not set collection rates for attorneys. Rates are negotiated directly between clients (forwarders) and attorneys. All listed firms operate on contingency. ## Frequently Asked Questions **What is the Forwarders List?** An annual directory connecting collection agencies, debt buyers, and credit managers with vetted collection attorneys nationwide and internationally. Founded in 1922 and originally a printed guide, it is now a digital platform. **Who uses it?** Collection agencies, creditors, lawyers, debt buyers, and credit managers who need to forward collection cases to qualified attorneys. **How are firms vetted?** All listed firms undergo screening before inclusion. The organization maintains regular contact with attorneys and updates listings accordingly. Attorneys are responsible for notifying Forwarders List of any changes to their practice. **What does it cost for forwarders?** Forwarders pay no fee to search the directory or send files to law firms. **What does it cost for law firms?** Membership pricing varies. Firms should contact Forwarders List directly for a quote. **How can I access the directory?** Through the website at forwarderslist.com, by phone at 800-638-9200, by email at service@forwarderslist.com, or by fax at 844-381-5101. --- Forwarders List is headquartered at 12 Penns Trail, Newtown, PA 18940. For questions, referrals, or membership inquiries, contact the team at info@forwarderslist.com or call 800-638-9200. The directory is also available by fax at 844-381-5101. Forwarders List has been moving business forward since 1922.