Posted by Jonathon Warner | Judgement and Fee Collection
Winning a lawsuit in New York is an important victory—but what many people don’t realize is that a judgment can actually grow in value over time. Thanks to interest and certain recoverable fees, the amount a debtor owes doesn’t stay the same after the court’s decision. It can increase significantly the longer it remains unpaid. …
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Posted by Jonathon Warner | Judgement and Fee Collection
Winning a lawsuit in New York is a big accomplishment—but getting a judgment is only half the battle. Many people are surprised to learn that just because you’ve won in court doesn’t mean you’ll automatically get paid. Collecting the money you’re owed can take time, and the law limits how long you have to do …
Posted by Jonathon Warner | Judgement and Fee Collection
Winning a lawsuit in New York is a major success, but many creditors quickly realize that getting a judgment is only half the battle. Turning that judgment into real money can be complicated—and filled with pitfalls. From missing key deadlines to using the wrong collection methods, even small mistakes can cause big setbacks. Many creditors …
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Posted by Jonathon Warner | Judgement and Fee Collection
Winning a court judgment is a major victory, but it’s often just the beginning of the process of actually getting paid. Many people quickly realize that collecting the money owed is not automatic—it takes time, effort, and the right legal tools. Two of the most powerful tools available in New York are bank levies and …
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Posted by Jonathon Warner | Judgement and Fee Collection
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 …
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Posted by Jonathon Warner | Judgement and Fee Collection
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 …
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Posted by Jonathon Warner | Judgement and Fee Collection
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 …
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Posted by Jonathon Warner | Judgement and Fee 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 …
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Posted by Jonathon Warner | Judgement and Fee Collection
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 …
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Posted by Jonathon Warner | Judgement and Fee Collection
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 …
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