Justice can be slow. Debt collection litigation, especially in New York, can take time. When it comes to the delay in New York debt collection litigation cases, people are quick to point fingers. Some blame the governor, who slashed the budget and cut the number of administrative personnel in the
Sometimes it pays not to be a New Yorker. A recent change to New York’s Civil Practice Law and Rules will benefit non-New York residents. The new law allows a party to obtain a judgment by confession, allowing the other party to admit they’re indebted for a sum of money
Over the past few years, there has been a marked increase in the number of debt collection lawsuits filed in the civil courts in New York City. Even if you’re not filing debt collection cases, the rise can still affect you. New York’s civil court is the city’s lower court.
If you are counting on the fact your debtor won’t show and you will win your New York Debt collection case on a default judgment, don’t. The number of default judgments awarded in New York debt collection cases is declining. Based on statistics reported in the Wall Street Journal, the
Unfortunately, debt collection scams are becoming more commonplace. Any imposter can try to collect a debt that might not be due. Some scammers are even targeting debt collection attorneys. How can you tell if you received a call or letter from a real debt collector? The New York State Society
Frank, Frank, Goldstein & Nager, P.C. welcomes Jared P. Turman to the firm. Jared has been working as of counsel with FFGN for three years and knows many of the firm’s clients. He has achieved great results on cases within both New York and New Jersey. With Jared on board,
News is abuzz about changes to how “debt collectors” can contact consumers to collect debts. Texts, emails, voice messages and more are part of the changes to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act proposed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Federal and local state statutes regulate consumer debt collection. You
We’d like to congratulate our Managing Partner Jocelyn Nager on being named to the 2018 New York Metro Super Lawyers list, her third consecutive appearance on the list. Super Lawyers is a rating service that features outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas. Lawyers featured have attained a high-degree of peer
In April, Jocelyn R. Nager, Esq., President of Frank, Frank, Goldstein & Nager, P.C., appeared on the podcast “In Conversation With Michael Stoler” along with Paul Neuman, Chief “Inspiration” Officer of Neuman’s Kitchen. The three talked about the art of networking and how to build better business relationships through networking.
NEW YORK — September 28, 2017 — For the second consecutive year, Frank Frank Goldstein & Nager, a New York Debt Collection Law Firm and an industry leader in commercial debt collection, was named as one of the top rated Creditor Rights Lawyers in New York City for the 2017 New York Metro Super