When calling a New York debt collection lawyer for help pursuing or defending a judgment obtained in New York or elsewhere, one of the top questions asked is whether the judgment was obtained on the merits or on default. The rationale behind the question is that when it comes to
The courts have always preferred NYC debt collection cases be heard on the merits. That’s to say that everyone should have their day in court. Now, after a partial shutdown, we find New York city courts taking it a step further, potentially overreaching a bit, to give debtors and their
Chief Judge DeFiore recently announced that all judges and court personnel will return to work in person on May 24, 2021. Court staff returning to work is great news for creditors who filed or will file New York Civil Court debt collection actions in New York City’s lower courts. An
When negotiating a settlement with your adversary, be sure the representative you are dealing with is authorized to negotiate on behalf of their client. While this may seem like a somewhat obvious point, sometimes it may be unclear who is authorized to negotiate settlements on behalf of your adversary. For
Frank, Frank, Goldstein and Nager has become aware of scammers impersonating our firm in emails attempting to extort money. These emails claim to come from our firm and demand money sent over PayPal. These are fraudulent emails trying to trick you into sending money to a scammer. Scammers will strike
At first glance, the terms of the contract seem straightforward. The clauses therein make perfect sense, and, because you want to do the deal, you do not question their inclusion in the agreement. While the underlying agreement or contract may seem straightforward, you need to do a thorough evaluation to
Some people believe if they make payment on bills placed for collection they will avoid legal debt collection. Further, the payor believes that their decision to pay amounts at their discretion prevents the creditor from moving forward in the collection process and going “legal.” Does paying down a debt mean
Wondering what to wear to your virtual court appearance? It seems some people might have forgotten what counts as appropriate court attire, prompting New York courts to remind defendants — and all court participants — to dress and act appropriately during virtual court appearances and hearings. “The COVID-19 pandemic has
Domesticating a foreign country judgment in New York is possible though the rules are different than domesticating a judgment entered in another U.S. state or territory. If you have a judgment entered in another U.S. state or territory, the methods for entering the judgment in New York are clear according
Jocelyn Nager, president of Frank, Frank, Goldstein & Nager, was recently interviewed by the American Bar Association’s national magazine about the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has seen businesses shutter and the economy suffer, leaving the businesses that remain struggling to survive and facing “sometimes-ruinous consequences” from