Troutman Sanders

JANUARY 29, 2024

As background, in 2002, the debtor and her then-spouse jointly filed a “no asset” Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition. However, testimony later showed that the entity listed as holding the debt, Direct Merchants Bank, was not the actual creditor but rather a registered trademark owned by Metris Companies.

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Collections Law

JULY 25, 2024

With a thorough understanding of the idiosyncrasies of Massachusetts collections laws, they can lend their extensive knowledge to your company’s outstanding debts with post-judgment collection strategies, like bank attachments. What is a bank attachment? A bank attachment is a powerful post-judgment collection tool.

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Direct Recovery

JUNE 24, 2020

Like many other consumer-focused states, California has put a number of different protections in place that forbid debt collectors from garnishing those valuable stimulus checks. In a situation where a standing judgment exists, it is possible for the person holding that judgment to garnish a portion of the debtor’s stimulus check.

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FFGN COLLECT NY

JUNE 3, 2020

With both consumers and small businesses receiving funds from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and CARES Act, questions have come up as to whether these amounts can be frozen or garnished by debt collectors or creditors. Is garnishing PPP or CARES Act funds an option for satisfying outstanding monies owed to judgment creditors?

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Debt RR

AUGUST 3, 2020

This unpaid debt can lead to a serious problem for businesses: garnishment. Bank account garnishment can create serious cash flow blocks for companies of all sizes, and those cash flow problems can compound into other issues, like payroll concerns and late payments on other accounts.

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The Kaplan Group

AUGUST 6, 2020

Once we have a lien for our clients, we can do a bank levy and that will take out all the money in the bank account on that day up to the total amount owed (which includes court costs, interest and attorney fees awarded by the judge).

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Collections Law

JANUARY 13, 2023

It is extremely frustrating to discover that your debtor owes other people a lot of money. If your debtor hasn’t declared bankruptcy, there are several ways we can use to try to get you paid, even if you don’t have collateral or a court judgment yet. Since your debtor isn’t in bankruptcy, we can pursue the debt aggressively.

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Stevens Lloyd

DECEMBER 13, 2018

You have initiated a lawsuit and won a Default Judgment against the debtor. Judgments are worthless unless you can locate and garnish the debtor’s assets, however. Extracting money from judgments necessitates obtaining significant information about the debtor as it relates to their assets. So now what ?

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Collections Law

JULY 6, 2021

Cohen LLC, you will find that the process of domesticating and enforcing foreign judgments against your debtors is a much more straightforward process than one would typically expect. While many of these methods require giving notice to your debtor, there are instances where we can implement these without notice, or ex parte.

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Public Citizen

OCTOBER 29, 2020

A new state survey from the National Consumer Law Center finds that not one jurisdiction’s laws meet basic standards so that debtors can continue to work productively to support themselves and their families. Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands that protect wages, assets in a bank account, and property from seizure by creditors.

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Sawin & Shea

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

If you’re in an emergency situation such as wage garnishment, eviction, or pending repossession filing an emergency bankruptcy may be right for you. A voluntary bankruptcy petition containing the Debtors contact information and chapter designation is prepared and signed.

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FFGN COLLECT NY

AUGUST 12, 2021

When the usual steps, such as levying the debtor’s bank account and garnishing the debtor’s wages, result in little success recovering monies owed, the judgment may seem uncollectible. Once satisfied, funds may be distributed to the judgment debtor. How to Enforce a Judgment Through Estate Distribution.

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Jimerson Firm

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Generally, when a creditor obtains a judgment in another state, and the judgment debtor is located in the State of Florida, or assets the judgment creditor wants to obtain are located in Florida, the judgment creditor must “domesticate” the judgment in Florida. However, such burden would be on the judgment debtor. 55.505, Fla.

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FFGN COLLECT NY

AUGUST 11, 2021

When the usual steps, such as levying the debtor’s bank account and garnishing the debtor’s wages, result in little success recovering monies owed , the judgment may seem uncollectible. Once satisfied, funds may be distributed to the judgment debtor. How to Enforce a Judgment Through Estate Distribution.

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Stevens Lloyd

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

These include Writs of Execution, Bank levies, and Wage garnishments. The sheriff can essentially put a bank garnishment into effect from the debtor company’s bank or seize property. Additionally, the creditor is required to provide money for court costs, bank garnishments, and other legal expenses.

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The Kaplan Group

OCTOBER 19, 2020

You can learn more about FDCPA in our advice to consumer debtors. Garnishment. Garnishment is when a creditor takes part of your paycheck or money from your bank account to collect money you owe on a judgment. Garnishments generally require a court order. The law does not apply to collecting from businesses.

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Troutman Sanders

AUGUST 29, 2023

The garnished money was returned to the plaintiff, but the vacated judgment was later reinstated because the motion had been untimely. The plaintiff never repaid the garnished money. Specifically, the plaintiff argued that for an assignment of a judgment to take effect, the assignor must notify the judgment debtor of the assignment.

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Collections Law

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Cohen LLC , we fight to get your business paid on your judgment debt as well as for the services and materials you have provided for which debtors have failed to pay in a timely manner. Ex Parte Bank Attachments. Your debtor may use multiple bank accounts, so it is useful for you to keep copies of all checks received.

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Burr Forman

DECEMBER 4, 2020

California – On March 17, 2020, Child Support Services stopped automatically placing bank levies for overdue child support during the COVID-19 crisis. Legislation enacted in 2019, which prevents debt collectors from seizing certain amounts from a consumer’s bank account, went into effect on September 1, 2020.

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Stevens Lloyd

AUGUST 17, 2018

If you currently have a debtor that is making excuses for non-payment or outright refusing to pay, then you might want to consider soliciting the services of a professional debt collection agency. In the past few years, there has been a rise in the number of debtors who refusing to pay monies owed. They may also send emails to them.

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Collections Law

MAY 30, 2024

Stage 2: Nudging the debtor When an invoice goes unpaid, it’s time for reminder notices. This is your opportunity to communicate the seriousness of the situation to the debtor. This is often where debtors become most elusive. A clear invoice sets forth clear payment terms to avoid ambiguity.

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FFGN COLLECT NY

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

In 2021, the allowable legal rate of interest that could be imputed on a consumer debt and added to a potential judgment against a consumer debtor was reduced from 9% to 2%. The newly passed New York State bills S6522A and A7363A add to existing measures enacted over the past two years.

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Debt RR

AUGUST 3, 2020

Routine phone calls: Demand letters are a formal process that gives debt collectors leverage if they have to sue for the balance owed, but phone calls are the most common way commercial debt collection agencies will use to try to communicate with debtors. This could lead to bank account garnishment.

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Collections Law

APRIL 1, 2020

Collecting debts from debtors having assets in Massachusetts while you are in another state or a different country used to be difficult, even if you had a judgment against them. If you are in another state or country and have obtained a judgment against a Massachusetts debtor, or if your debtor has assets in Massachusetts, we can help.

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Collections Law

MAY 7, 2020

When we win your case, collecting the judgment may be made easier if monies were previously frozen by way of an ex parte bank or trustee attachment. The ex parte bank attachment is also a powerful tool our collections lawyers use to collect post judgment. The first is through a regular real estate attachment motion.

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Collections Law

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

We file your judgment with the court clerk, who will then give notice to your debtor. When we domesticate foreign judgments by litigation, you will also need an exemplified copy of your judgment, and from there, our relentless foreign judgment enforcement attorneys will sue your debtor based on said judgment.

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Debt Free Colorado

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

What can debtor collectors do to you under the FDCPA: Contact other people to find out where you live, your current telephone number, or where you work, but they can’t contact anyone more than once or tell anyone you owe a debt. Under the UCCC, consumers can take legal action against debtors. Repeatedly call you.

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FFGN COLLECT NY

JUNE 24, 2022

And, if signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul, the bill would substantially limit the ability of medical providers to enforce judgments obtained against New York debtors and further limit debt collection of medical judgments in NY. The idea is to bring the judgment debtor to the table to have the debt voluntarily repaid, if possible.

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Collections Law

OCTOBER 5, 2020

When faced with this dilemma, don’t further waste your time and efforts chasing your debtor, spend your time making money and leave your bad debt recovery to the experienced and aggressive collections attorneys at the Law Offices of Alan M. Cohen LLC utilize aggressive, effective, and ethical practices to get the most out of your debtors.

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Credit Corp

DECEMBER 14, 2020

If you have debt on your credit reports or are getting calls from a collection agency, you might wonder how long a debtor can try to collect these debts—and how long it can affect your credit score. But it’s especially frustrating if your debt is several years old. Can a debt collector collect after 10 years?

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Sawin & Shea

JULY 20, 2022

Doctors, hospitals, shops, mail-order businesses, and occasionally banks and loan firms all use collection agencies. Since debtors usually do not show up to court, these cases usually result in wage garnishment. Businesses or individuals who collect debts on behalf of others are known as debt collectors. Unfairness.

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Collection Industry News

OCTOBER 6, 2020

The company is currently not seeking new orders to seize debtors’ wages or bank account funds, she said. The company said it had stopped seeking orders to garnish bank accounts. To earn a profit on that investment, Encore and other debt buyers pursue debtors in near perpetuity. It is, however, seizing wages.

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Collection Industry News

MAY 9, 2023

One significant aspect of the enforcement process involves locating assets belonging to the judgment debtor. By identifying these assets, you can explore avenues for garnishment, liens, or other means of debt recovery. Look for records of bank accounts, investments, stocks, or other valuable assets.

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Taurus Collect

AUGUST 15, 2023

Effective Communication Skills: Skilled debt collectors understand the importance of maintaining professional, respectful communication with debtors. They conduct regular follow-ups, which can serve as a constant reminder for the debtor to settle their debts. Persistence: Experienced debt collectors are persistent.

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Collections Law

JULY 1, 2020

You’ve tried everything in your power, but the debtor doesn’t respond or keeps making excuses to buy more time. A debtor who is unwilling to pay has to be pursued much more aggressively, and our diligent debt collection attorneys have the skills and knowledge to make this happen. Why Hire a Collections Attorney?

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Troutman Sanders

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

On November 8, while at the Central Bank of Ireland, Federal Reserve Governor Lisa D. On November 8, the European Banking Authority issued draft guidelines defining how stablecoin issuers should structure their risk and management recovery plans concerning reserve assets. For more information, click here.

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Taurus Collect

JANUARY 24, 2023

But while it can be exciting to think about that refund cheque hitting your bank account soon, there’s another equally pressing reason why you should pay attention this tax season – debt collection! For many debtors, their primary contact with collectors will be through phone conversations.

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