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  • Landlord Tenant Judgements

    Often times good, hard-working, honest people find themselves in a situation where they struggled to pay their rent. They accumulate back rent, late fees, penalties, and even attorneys fees. When landlords take them to court they thankfully strike a deal to turn over the keys and walk away from the apartment free and clear, or so they thought. A lot of tenants are surprised when they find out that ...
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  • When Debt Collection Companies Don't Follow The Rules

    There are many debt collection companies and law firms. These companies often times flagrantly violate the rules, laws and regulations regarding how debt collectors are supposed to practice their profession. For a long time one of the most notorious of these companies was a law firm commonly referred to as Mel Harris & Associates. A few years ago Mel Harris was sued for improperly pursuing that ...
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  • FORECLOSURE JUDGEMENT'S

    Although the real estate market in this country seemed to bounce back from the crash of 2008, foreclosures are still happening at a regular pace. Many homeowners are under the impression that if they lose their house to foreclosure that they can simply walk away. Unfortunately that’s not the case. Without the representation of an experienced foreclosure attorney they fall into the trap of the ...
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  • Default Judgments & Credit Reports

    Many consumers discover that a default judgment has been placed on their credit report when they apply for a mortgage, credit card, car loan or some other credit based product or service. Often times they ask me, “can’t I just call up the credit card company and settle the account?” Alas, these matters are never that simple. My clients are often surprised to find that simply paying a judgment is ...
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  • AUTO LOAN JUDGMENTS

    Many people are dealing with the problem of auto loan judgments . Their story goes something like this: So you finally bought that car you have been drooling over for the past 6 months. A few days into the purchase your new hot rod begins shake, rattle, but not roll. It eventually dawns on you that there is something seriously wrong and you return the vehicle. The dealer apologizes for the bad ...
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  • Attorney Abel Pierre Successfully Defends Diabetic Woman Facing A $124,000 Judgment

    Judgments can be scary, especially when that judgment may result in a wage garnishment or frozen bank account. But what happens if you are on payment plan, almost finished, and get sick and can’t complete it? Well that’s what happened to a research fellow, employed and one of New York City’s most prestigious hospitals. A couple of years ago this woman was received a civil court lawsuit by Citibank ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • 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. ...
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  • Deadlines Part 1: Race Against the Clock: Initial Lawsuits

    Deadlines are a part of our everyday lives. We are constantly running to make sure that we get our tasks completed prior to the expiration of a deadline, whether it is at home or at work. It is equally important to understand the importance of beating deadlines when trying to undo the damage that is done by a default civil court judgment . Whether the judgment stems from a credit card, collection ...
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  • TICK TOCK: The Judgment Is Being Enforced and Time Is Running Out!

    Let's face it: most people don't know that they have a judgment against them until it's too late. The credit collection agencies are sneaky and oftentimes will wait until they get a default judgment or until they freeze your bank account before you find out about the judgment. Or even worse – they send an embarrassing notice to your job to garnish your wages . What should you do? Well, the last ...
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  • Clean Credit for 2014

    New Year's time brings resolutions for us all. Whether our resolutions involve weight loss or re-connecting with family and friends, oftentimes our resolutions are soon forgotten. However, if your resolution involves improving your financial outlook, then checking your credit report for judgments is a must do. Oftentimes a creditor may sue you and get a judgment against you without your knowledge. ...
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  • Refund Just in the Nick of Time!

    Imagine going away for Caribbean vacation. You took in some sun, hit the beach and enjoyed the sights. Upon your return you are showing off your great tan to friends, family and strangers alike. You are still basking in that "I've just been on vacation" aura when you are quickly jolted to an unpleasant reality. You check your bank account balance and discover that not only has your account been ...
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  • DON'T JUDGE ME!

    Judgments. The very word strikes fear in the hearts of renters, potential home buyers, and anyone contemplating a credit-based transaction. Even though judgments are very powerful and could have a impact your ability to obtain credit, most people really do not understand what a judgment is or what it does. Hopefully, after reading this blog you will have a better understanding of what a judgment ...
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