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How to Work With a Judgment Collection Attorney: What to Expect

Winning a lawsuit is a huge relief. You finally have a court judgment saying that the money you’re owed is legally yours. But as many people in New York quickly learn, winning the case doesn’t mean the check is in the mail. Collecting on a judgment can be a whole new challenge. That’s where a …

Common Mistakes That Can Delay Judgment Collection in New York

Winning a lawsuit in New York is a big relief. After all the time and effort you’ve put into your case, hearing that the court decided in your favor feels like a victory. But then reality sets in: winning doesn’t always mean you’ll see money in your pocket right away. Collecting on a judgment can …

Understanding Debt Collection vs. Judgment Collection in New York

If you’ve ever been owed money, you know how stressful and frustrating it can be to try and collect. Maybe someone didn’t pay back a loan, or perhaps you provided a service and never got paid. In these situations, you may have heard the terms “debt collection” and “judgment collection.” They sound similar, but in …

What Happens After You Win a Lawsuit? A Guide to Judgment Collection

Winning a lawsuit can feel like a huge relief. After all the stress, time, and energy, you finally have a court judgment in your favor. But many people are surprised to learn that winning the case is only the first step. Just because the court says someone owes you money doesn’t mean the payment shows …

When Debtors Play Hide-and-Seek: Strategies for Piercing Corporate Veils

Winning a judgment is a big step toward getting paid, but it doesn’t guarantee the money will actually come in. Sometimes debtors hide behind business entities—such as corporations or LLCs—to shield themselves from personal liability. These companies may have little or no assets, making it nearly impossible to collect. When this happens, one legal strategy …

Turning a Judgment into Cash: Post-Judgment Remedies That Work

Winning a court case and getting a judgment in your favor is an important step—but it doesn’t always mean you’ll get paid right away. In fact, many debtors still refuse to pay even after a judge orders them to. That’s where post-judgment remedies come in. These are legal tools designed to help you turn a …

Judgment Renewals: Extending Your Right to Collect

Winning a court judgment is an important victory—but it’s not always the end of the process. Many creditors quickly learn that just because you have a judgment doesn’t mean you’ll get paid right away. Some debtors may delay payment for years, hide assets, or simply ignore the judgment until it’s about to expire. This is …

From Courtroom to Collection: Avoiding Common Judgment Enforcement Mistakes

Winning a court case and getting a judgment in your favor is a big victory. But in many ways, it’s just the first step. A judgment on paper doesn’t automatically put money in your pocket. The real challenge is turning that judgment into actual payment — and that’s where many creditors make costly mistakes. Understanding …

Cross-Border Judgment Collection: Beyond Domestication

Winning a court case and getting a judgment is a big step—but collecting that judgment is a whole different challenge. Things get even harder when the person or business you’re trying to collect from is located in another country. Cross-border judgment collection isn’t just about paperwork. It involves legal rules from different countries, international treaties, …

Leveraging AI & Data Analytics for Asset Discovery

Finding a debtor’s hidden assets has always been one of the hardest parts of collecting on a court judgment. In the past, attorneys relied on paper records, public databases, and traditional investigation methods. But today, with people using digital wallets, online banking, and complex transfers to hide money, the old tools aren’t always enough. That’s …