General Questions:

What types of debts can your firm help collect?

We handle commercial debts, such as unpaid invoices, loans, and other business-related obligations.

What information do I need to provide to start the collection process?

Typically, we will request copies of contracts, invoices, account statements, etc., as well as payment history, if any. Correspondence with the debtor and their contact information is also preferred.

How are your fees structured—flat fee, contingency, or hourly?

Our fee structure depends on the case. We may offer contingency agreements, flat fees for certain services and/or hourly billing. We discuss this with you after reviewing your case.

What is the difference between hiring a collection agency and a law firm?

A collection agency can only make demands for payments, whereas a law firm has the legal authority to file lawsuits, obtain judgments, and use courtenforced remedies (such as garnishments and liens).

Judgments:

What is a judgment, and how is it obtained?

A judgment is a court order confirming that a debtor owes money to someone/something (such as a business). It is obtained by filing a lawsuit and proving your case in court.

If I already have a judgment, how can you help me enforce it?

We can use garnishments, liens, and other legal tools to collect once a judgment is in place.

What is the difference between a lien and a judgment?

A judgment is the court’s recognition of a debt. A lien is a legal claim placed on the debtor’s property to secure payment of a judgment.

Garnishments:

What is wage garnishment, and how does it work?

Wage garnishment is a court order requiring an employer to withhold part of a debtors’ wages and send them directly to the creditor until the debt is paid.

Can bank accounts be garnished?

Yes, a court order can freeze and take funds directly from a debtor’s bank account.

How long does a garnishment order remain in effect?

A wage garnishment usually continues until the debt is paid in full or a court orders otherwise.

Do I need a judgment before starting garnishment proceedings?

In most cases, yes. Garnishment is an enforcement tool that requires a granted judgment from the court.

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