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Does New York Allow Contingency Fee Debt Collection?

In some cases, debt collection lawyers may offer contingency fee debt collection arrangements also known as no recovery, no fee collections. The debt collection process can include demand, mediation, arbitration, litigation and judgment enforcement. The availability of contingency fee debt collection depends upon the state’s and/or country’s rules and laws.

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Trust Fund Provision and New York Debt Collection

New York offers additional debt collection remedies and relief against owners, officers, and corporations using funds for their own purposes rather than paying subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers. Monies owed to subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers in connection with the improvement of real property not paid over by a general contractor or

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Calculating Wages for Garnishment

On December 31, 2021, Governor Hochul signed the Fair Consumer Judgment Interest Act into law. This amended the post-judgment interest rate on all judgments against consumers from 9% to 2%, effective April 30, 2022. As part of the law, any current income executions need to be amended with their respective