Weltman, Weinberg & Reis recently reinforced its consumer collections group by adding two attorneys to the firm’s office in Columbus, Ohio.

Joining the creditors’ rights law firm that boasts more than 94 years of client service are Angela Brown and Thomas Widman.

With a unique perspective gained from her six years defending consumers in debt settlement, the firm highlighted Brown brings invaluable insights to her work with businesses and financial institutions. Her dual-state litigation experience in Ohio and Kentucky allows her to offer practical, adaptable strategies for efficient debt recovery.

“I am thrilled to join the firm,” Brown said. “Weltman has been and continues to be well respected in the consumer collections and debt settlement realm. As a civil litigator with years of experience working for debt settlement companies, I am encouraged and inspired by the level of dedication that every employee has to maintain client-driven standards.

“I look forward to learning and adapting to this ever-evolving practice where our duty to our clients and our high ethical standards best inform business practices,” she continued.

Shareholder and consumer collections group chair David Head added, “Angela is a welcome addition to the Dublin team.

“Angela’s background in the consumer space makes her a valuable resource for the consumer team and has fast-tracked her transition at Weltman. I look forward to working with Angela to further develop her career progression for many years to come,” Head went on to say.

Weltman, Weinberg & Reis called Widman a “seasoned attorney” since he has more than 32 years of experience, primarily focused on litigation and complex collections.

The firm said Widman will provides strategic direction for its litigation and complex collection business unit to help achieve the firm’s long-term goals and uphold its mission and values.

“I am excited about the opportunity to utilize the skills that I have developed during my 32 years in practice to assist Weltman’s creditor clients, and to provide leadership to ensure that the firm’s mission and core values are being achieved every day,” Widman said.

Allen Reis is shareholder of the Columbus office for Weltman, Weinberg & Reis.

“We are pleased to announce that Thomas Widman has joined the firm as an associate,” Reis said. “He attended law school at Capital University and has been in practice for over 30 years. Tom will bring his many years of experience in creditor’s rights to a position in the litigation practice group in our Columbus office.”