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You weren’t paid and want to collect your money. You need to move forward with debt collection immediately. Where do you turn? Where should your claim be pursued?
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Why Is My Collection Attorney Billing Me Hourly to Defend Counterclaims?
When you decide to pursue litigation against a former client, there is always the possibility that your former client, now the debtor, may respond with a counterclaim. If the debtor chooses to answer the summons and complaint, they will prepare an answer to be filed with the Court. The debtors’
When Should Receivables be Placed for Collection with an Outside Collection Specialist or with in House Counsel?
If a company is funded by a bank or other lender, the answer when to use a collection attorney is clear. There is an expectation by the lender that in order for the lender relationship to continue receivables are to be collected within 60 or 90 days.
Segregation of Duties Leads to Higher Chance of Getting Paid.
Improper billing is a common excuse used by non paying clients. The non-paying customer may try to delay payment of 90% of the balance owned because of an alleged error in 10% of the billing.
Can an Officer Represent a Corporation in New York Debt Collection Litigation?
The business was named as a defendant in a lawsuit. You may be the single or one of many defendants named in an action. Defending the case is necessary to prevent a judgment from being entered. The belief is that the defense is easy and the case will be dismissed.
Why Does Your New York Debt Collection Attorney Suggest You File a Mechanic’s Lien?
Contractors who service or provide goods to New York real estate possess an advantage over other unsecured creditors in New York. They may be able to lien real property without filing suit and without the owner’s permission. This New York collection attorney wants you to utilize all tools to collect any monies
New York Debt Collection: Will Late Billing Prevent Success?
You’ve heard it before: “Do not wait to send your invoices out. “BILL, BILL, BILL!” Granted, sometimes prompt billing is not possible — perhaps a job has not been closed out or a partner has not submitted his time — and an invoice (or two) falls behind. Regardless, you should
Make Sure It’s in the Contract: NY’s Parol Evidence Rule
A good contract is comprehensive. When drafting a contract, everything discussed and agreed upon should be included in the physical document. Do not rely on contract negotiations, comments, conversations, or notes taken during the contract’s preparation or signing. If part of your agreement isn’t featured within the contract, even if
Credit Applications: More Than Just a Form
Credit applications. What may come to mind are the stacks of endless forms or repetitive on-line applications. Lengthy requirements to be completed before a lender would consider a request for a line of credit or financing. When asked to sell on terms, you make credit decisions. Without specific information about
“Litigation Discount”, Really?
I first heard the term “litigation discount” a few weeks ago from my adversary on a New York debt collection case. My client, a Chinese mattress pad manufacturer, was owed monies for goods shipped to New York. The defense was a claim that the cartons in which the mattress pads