The two major trade associations are the United States Organization for Bankruptcy Alternatives (USOBA) [http://www.usoba.org/] and The Association of Settlement Companies (TASC) [http://www.tascsite.org/]. Both of these organizations publish on their websites information about debt settlement and the debt settlement industry.
Individual Debt Settlement consultants can obtain thorough industry training and Certification as "Certified Debt Specialists" through The International Association of Professional Debt Arbitrators. (IAPDA) [http://www.iapda.org/].
Official website of Uniform Debt Management Services Act (UDMSA) [http://www.udmsa.org/]
