Glossary

What is a dedicated advocate in debt recovery?

A dedicated advocate is a single enrolled advocate assigned to your matter who stays with it throughout: drafting the notice, negotiating with the buyer and, if needed, appearing before the forum. You deal with one person who knows the file.

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Short answer

In debt recovery, a dedicated advocate is one lawyer enrolled with a State Bar Council under the Advocates Act, 1961, who owns your case end to end rather than passing it between juniors, clerks and agents. At FundRaksha, a dedicated advocate is assigned within 24 hours of complete documents, and the same advocate handles the notice, settlement talks and any MSME Samadhaan, Section 138 or civil proceedings.

How it works in India

In many recovery arrangements the file moves between people: an agent calls the buyer, a clerk drafts, a different lawyer appears. Each handover loses context, and buyers notice. With a dedicated advocate, the person who read your invoices and ledger is the one who writes the legal notice, answers the buyer's reply, agrees the settlement terms and, if needed, drafts the MSME Samadhaan claim or the summary suit.

Why it matters for getting paid

Debtors look for gaps: a missed deadline, an unanswered email, an inconsistent figure. A single advocate who knows the file closes those gaps and responds quickly. A notice from an advocate also carries a weight that a call from a collection agent does not, because it signals that court is the next step. See recovery agent vs advocate and lawyer case pending for years.

How FundRaksha uses it

FundRaksha LegalTech is a technology company; legal work on the platform is carried out by enrolled advocates. Each case is assigned to one of them within 24 hours, and the client sees progress through the platform. About 60% of cases settle before court, and the fee is 30% of recovery only. Book a free consultation or visit https://legal.fundraksha.com.

Worked example (hypothetical)

A Lucknow caterer shares invoices and WhatsApp chats for ₹7,50,000 owed by an event company at 10 am on a Monday. By 10 am on Tuesday, a dedicated advocate has reviewed the file and sent an e-notice, with registered post following. The event company replies claiming poor service. The same advocate answers with the client's photos and the event company's own thank-you message. The company settles in three monthly instalments of ₹2,50,000. The 30% fee is ₹2,25,000 in total (₹75,000 per instalment), and the caterer receives ₹5,25,000.

Last reviewed: 2026-10-08. Information for Indian businesses; not legal advice.

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Talk to a FundRaksha recovery expert for free. In one call we assess your unpaid invoices and tell you honestly what can be recovered, how, and in roughly how long. No fee for the call, no obligation, and no upfront cost if you go ahead: our fee is a percentage of what we actually recover.

  • A review of your invoices, purchase orders, delivery proof and the buyer’s replies
  • An honest assessment of recovery chances and the right route: reminders, legal notice, MSME Samadhaan, Section 138 or a civil suit
  • A realistic timeline and the exact cost: nothing upfront, a success fee only on recovery
  • A dedicated advocate assigned within 24 hours if you decide to proceed
Keep these ready
  • The unpaid invoice(s) and payment terms
  • Purchase order, delivery challan, e-way bill or proof of service
  • Messages, emails or letters about the payment
  • For a bounced cheque: the cheque and the bank return memo

No recovery, no fee. Court fees, if any, are borne by the client and told upfront.

FAQ

Questions, answered

Yes. The dedicated advocate is your point of contact for the case, alongside updates on the platform.

This page is general information for Indian businesses, not legal advice for your specific case. Laws, rates and procedures change; speak to an advocate before acting. FundRaksha LegalTech Pvt Ltd is a technology company; legal work is carried out by enrolled advocates.