In response to your demand for payment, you were advised that the court appointed a receiver. What is a receiver, how are they appointed, and what effect do they have on your debt collection claim? Receivers are court-appointed individuals who assist in a variety of situations. Receivers are common in
Are you wondering what documentation or proof you will need to provide in order to vacate a default judgment in New York? Similarly, do you need proof to vacate a judgment entered pursuant to a confession of judgment you signed outside of New York that was entered in New York
New York gives full faith and credit to judgments entered in other states as required by the Constitution and under New York Civil Rules, provided the judgment was not entered on default and not entered pursuant to a confession of judgment. If you are wondering whether there is a time
Are you or your collection attorney attempting debt collection efforts even though the debtor filed for bankruptcy? If so your collection attorney is exposing you, the law firm, and themselves to personal liability for a money judgment that could far exceed your claim. Enforcing a claim and/or a judgment against
Can you use a judgment to restrain a bank account or other assets maintained by a judgment debtor outside of New York state? When it comes to out-of-state debtors, restraining a bank account is possible, but depends on certain factors. Consider the following situation. A New York creditor files suit
By choosing to enlist the help of a debt collection law firm you can take advantage of a number of different debt collection options to assist in the collection of monies owed to you. Understanding the options available to you and your tolerance for risk will allow you to make a
Is it possible to protect your company from extreme events out of your control like COVID-19? If your contracts and agreements have a force majeure clause it may be possible. For the purpose of illustration, let’s use the example of a private school operating in New York during the pandemic.
You have taken the steps necessary to domesticate an out-of-state or foreign country judgment in New York and are ready to start restraining assets to satisfy the judgment. Before you make your next move, there is a step our firm recommends taking before you execute on a domesticated judgment in
Many of us accumulate things; more than most of us city dwellers can store in our New York City apartments, and so, we store them in storage facilities around town. Storage is a big business, especially in New York. Whether you have goods in storage or work in the storage
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