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Can I collect against a Massachusetts debtor if I’m from out of state?

Collections Law

The process becomes even more problematic when your debtor is located in another state. Even if you do achieve a judgment in your own state, you have the added step of needing to domesticate the judgment in the debtor’s state. As an out-of-state creditor, you do have options for collecting a debt from a debtor in Massachusetts.

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Collecting on a debt through a real estate attachment

Collections Law

If you are having trouble collecting a commercial debt, you may wonder what you can do to make the debtor pay. The truth is, you have many tools available to you under Massachusetts law. The experienced commercial collections attorneys at the Law Offices of Alan M.

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5 tips for collecting on delinquent accounts

Collections Law

Though you always hope your customers will pay their bills on time, delinquent debtors are an unfortunate but normal part of doing business. At Law Offices of Alan M. Cohen LLC, our experienced commercial collection attorneys have been helping businesses recover debt since 1994. The attorneys at Law Offices of Alan M.

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Personal Guarantees in Commercial Collection: How Helpful Are They?

The McHughes Law Firm

A guarantee of payment is a far more effective tool , as it allows a creditor to proceed directly against the guarantor without the necessity of taking any action against the primary obligor [debtor]. The post Personal Guarantees in Commercial Collection: How Helpful Are They? appeared first on McHughes Law Firm.

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How Can a Secured Creditor Repossess Collateral Without Breaching the Peace?

Jimerson Firm

Florida courts have established a two-part test to determine if a secured creditor “breached the peace” within the meaning of Section 679.609(2)(b) of the Florida Statutes: “(1) whether there was entry by the creditor upon the debtor’s premises; and (2) whether the debtor or one acting on his behalf consented to the entry and repossession.”

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How Aggressive Collections Attorneys Can Aid in Massachusetts Debt Recovery

Collections Law

You’ve tried everything in your power, but the debtor doesn’t respond or keeps making excuses to buy more time. At the end of the day, a collection agency will collect only low-hanging fruit and tell you that there is nothing more that they can do to help you. Why Hire a Collections Attorney? The Law Offices of Alan M.

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The Importance of an Experienced Collections Lawyer After COVID-19

Collections Law

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. Reach and Apply Injunction s — This injunction is effective when discovering that your debtor has its own debtor. Contact the Law Offices of Alan M. Cohen LLC Today.

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