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Using Aggressive Methods to Domesticate Foreign Judgments and Enforce Mechanics Liens

Collections Law

Whether you operate in or outside Massachusetts, if your customer to whom you had provided goods or rendered services on credit is located in Massachusetts and is not paying off your debt, then get in touch with our experienced and aggressive debt collection lawyer, Alan M. We Domesticate Foreign Judgments in Massachusetts.

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What is a Judgment?

Credit Corp

A judgment is an order issued by a court of law. This can include utility companies, medical professionals, cell phone service providers and auto mechanic shops. This can include utility companies, medical professionals, cell phone service providers and auto mechanic shops. What Happens After a Judgment Is Entered Against You?

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Is a NYC Marshal’s Sale the Way To Satisfy Your Judgment?

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How do you get paid when you’ve won your New York debt collection case and have a money judgment? Your debt collection lawyer may recommend involving the marshal to help collect. Read on to understand the mechanics of the sale and how to satisfy your judgment. Would a Marshal’s Sale Satisfy Your Judgment?

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Mechanic’s Liens vs. Payment Bonds: Which is better for getting paid in Massachusetts?

Collections Law

Mechanic’s liens and payment bonds are two powerful options available under Massachusetts law. Our experienced mechanic’s lien attorneys can prepare and have recorded all necessary documents to perfect a mechanic’s lien to secure your interest and hopefully get you paid. What is a mechanic’s lien?

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Why Every Lawyer And Client Should Be Fighting To Stop The "Meaningful Attorney Involvement" Doctrine From Spreading

FDCPA Defense

Few things are more fundamental in the law than the principle that a lawyer owes a duty of loyalty to the client, a duty to be vigorous advocate within the bounds of the law, and a duty to maintain the client’s confidences and preserve the attorney-client privilege. Clients expect this of their attorneys, as they should. Jackson , 988 F.2d

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Attempting Debt Collection Efforts After a Debtor Files for Bankruptcy

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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 an entity or individual who has an active bankruptcy pending or who has received an order discharging them from liability is more than a bad idea.

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When Is the Right Time To Send Your Client To Collections

FFGN COLLECT NY

Those who work at professional service firms, such as accountants and lawyers, may have clients who failed to pay a balance despite paying in full in the past. It’s only when a party seeks to convert an arbitration award into a money judgment that a public record is created and searchable.