Blog Posts in 2014

The Case for Hiring an Attorney to Stop Your Wage Garnishment or Bank Account from Being Frozen

This is the time of do-it-yourself marketing. Everywhere you go, you see ads that encourage people to do their own home repairs, remodeling, education, and even to provide their own legal or health care. Although "DIY" projects can be fun, if you are facing a wage garnishment of your paycheck or your bank account has been frozen , now is not the time to delve into the complicated world of debt ...

Avoid the "Unwelcoming Committee" When Returning to Work

The economy is showing slow signs of promise. The unemployment rate is slowly declining and people in this country are slowly regaining their footing by earning, saving and spending more money. However, many people are still fighting the long-lingering effect of their unemployment days. They have judgments against them and don't realize it until they are struck with the embarrassment of a wage ...

Deadlines Part 3: Race Against the Clock: After Judgment Has Been Entered - Double Edged Sword

If you just found out that a judgment was entered against you for an old credit card or medical debt collection, then you had better hurry up and retain a lawyer to help you resolve this issue. The cost may not be as high as you think and many lawyers will operate on a payment plan. The cost of ignoring the judgment may be more expensive if the collection agency and their collection lawyer find ...

Deadlines Part 2: Race Against the Clock: Fighting & Preventing Judgments

If you are being sued for an old credit card or medical debt collection, then you had better hurry up and retain an attorney to file an answer. The cost may not be as high as you think. The cost of not answering at all may be more expensive if the collection agency and their collection lawyer obtains a judgment against you. Once you file an answer, the race against the clock does not stop there. ...