Testimony in debt collection actions may be made verbally or in writing by way of an affidavit, a sworn statement, or affirmation. In the past, affidavits for debt collection purposes typically required traveling to a notary, however, virtual notary services now remove the need to leave your home. Remote Notarization
Like everyone, the courts have had to adjust to the challenges of the COVID pandemic. If you have a debt collection case pending in the NY State Courts, you may be curious about virtual court options and what to expect at this point in the pandemic. In his latest report
A lot of people think if they ignore a debt collection letter, then it might just go away. Sometimes, it’s true. Some creditors may walk away if you do not respond to multiple demand letters. But, there is a chance they may not. Some creditors take a financial approach to
Working with managing agents in New York? Here are some debt collection tips for when it comes to working with managing agents. Many of the buildings in New York are managed by an outside agent known as a managing agent. The managing agent receives a management fee in return for
A number of companies have contacted our firm to say that they have received an unsolicited email purporting to be from “jared.turman@frankfrankgoldsteinnager.com” advising that our firm is “chasing an unpaid invoice” issued to the recipient company. The email also includes a link to an invoice which we can only assume
Remote work has changed the way business is done. On your end, you might find it difficult to reach someone who can give concrete answers about payment. Or maybe documentation has been lost in the shuffle or left in an office. Work has changed in a lot of ways, but
Many prefer to receive text alerts, emails, or direct messages as appointment and payment due date reminders. Now, thanks to new debt collection communication guidelines, debt collection attorneys can use these alternate forms of messaging to alert you to an overdue bill. Although it seems like common practice to receive
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has more to do with your debt collection claim than you might think. Professionally, your business may deal with consumers directly or indirectly. Personally, CFPB has a lot to do with how companies approach you to collect debt and other financial products. You may
In order to go to trial in a debt collection case, a few things have to happen. Firstly, all parties must have joined in the case, meaning the defendants, after being served with a complaint, have had time to file an answer and request discovery, if any. For those parties
There are a number of new developments in New York State legislation that will change New York debt collection law and likely impact your receivables and collection claims, and ultimately your bottom line. In November 2021, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Consumer Fairness Act, which takes effect beginning