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Which Funds Are Exempt From Judgment Enforcement?

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When considering what funds are exempt from judgment enforcement and the reach of judgment creditors, New York and the federal government draw a line between enforcing judgments against consumers and enforcing judgments against commercial entities. Social security disability (SSD).

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A Good Collection Attorney Knows How to Benefit From New York’s Liberal Judgment Enforcement Policies

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There is no state as liberal as New York when it comes to commercial debt collection and the enforcement of judgments against commercial entities. New York Civil Practice and Rules Article 52 grants the judgment creditor many liberties and privileges when it comes to enforcing a judgment.

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CNN interviewed Jocelyn Nager New York Debt Collection Lawyer

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At the time of the interview, Press had indicated that it may not be possible for the former President to bond the State’s almost Five Hundred-Million-dollar ($500,000,000.00) judgment. If the bond cannot be posted and execution of the judgment is not stayed, the judgment can be enforced here in New York and elsewhere.

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Can a NY Judgment Creditor Garnish PPP or Other CARES Act Funds?

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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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How to Collect on a Judgment in New York

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Is your New York judgment valid? If so, you will need to know how to collect on a judgment so it can get you paid. Article 52 of New York State Civil Practice Law and Rules authorizes judgment enforcement in New York. Once the judgment is entered, you must provide the requisite notice of entry, if required.

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If a Judgment Debtor Is a Beneficiary of an Estate, You Can Have the Distribution Sent to You Instead

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If you have a judgment against a person who owes you a sizable debt and had little success enforcing the judgment through traditional means, alternative options might afford better results. How to Enforce a Judgment Through Estate Distribution. Once satisfied, funds may be distributed to the judgment debtor.

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Best Practices to Enforce a Judgment 

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A client of ours in the waterproofing business asked for our best practices when enforcing a judgment. Best practices would generally infer that judgment enforcement differs based on the creditor’s industry, but that’s not the case. If so, obtaining the debtor’s banking information is relatively simple.