New York City affords freelance workers extra protection against unsavory employers when it comes to debt collection. New York City’s administrative code Title 20 awards double damages plus more to freelancers who meet the criteria and follow the process for filing non-payment debt collection claims. Who Benefits From Title 20?
Our client sued to recover monies owed for maintenance supplies sold and delivered to multiple buildings. The debtors did not answer the summons and complaint and we were ultimately able to enter a default judgment against the delinquent customer. However, their lack of response was due to failing to update
Summons and complaints are the most important pleadings filed in debt collection litigation, which makes properly drafting summons and complaints incredibly important. A summons is a notice to the debtor that the creditor is filing a lawsuit against them. The complaint is the meat. It is where the creditor outlines
Our client — a successful supplier of kitchen cabinets and appliances — was a subcontractor who did business with a well-known hotel operator for over 13 years. The hotel operator, although slow to pay, always sent a payment when truly pressed. But the payments became few and far between due
Whether the defenses raised by the debtor are valid or not, a debtor defending a debt collection case can delay collection. A debtor can buy themselves time just by filing an answer to the summons and complaint. The amount of time afforded depends on the court’s caseload and the timeframe
In order to allow creditors time to file actions that might have gone past the statute of limitations due to the shutdown of the New York courts during the COVID-19 pandemic, the governor issued a series of executive orders that have had long-term effects on New York debt collection litigation.
Debt collection is an essential service, especially in situations where your client doesn’t pay in advance. Most, if not all, businesses will utilize a debt collection service to pursue payment owed by individuals or businesses. In New York, there are differences between commercial vs consumer debt. This article will explain
Looking for a debt collection attorney but not sure where to begin? There are a lot of debt collection law firms and debt collection agencies available to choose from. What’s best for your individual case, however, isn’t always easily ascertainable from a simple online search. When it comes to search
There are many downsides to merchant cash advances. A merchant cash advance, or MCA, is a type of financing agreement for businesses. An MCA company purchases a portion of a business’s future revenue in exchange for a lump sum. That money is often repaid with a percentage of the business’
Most summons and complaints filed in New York debt collection cases are worded specifically with the necessary buzzwords and demand a certain sum. If the debtor defaults in the case, fails to appear or answer, the creditor’s debt collection attorney can then submit a judgment to the clerk for signature.