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A collection of stories, tips, tricks and best practices pertaining to judgment enforcement and collection.

Cryptocurrency Levy ($18k)

Creative Enforcement Strategies

Most of the time, deposit accounts like checking and savings accounts are the easiest targets to go after in a judgment collection matter. Stock accounts held at brokerages are also subject to execution in a civil judgment recovery action...

November 10, 2023

The Art of Veil Piercing: Strategies for Success

Leave No Stone Unturned

Regarding legal matters and business structures, the concept of "veil piercing" is a powerful tool that can significantly impact judgment creditors' efforts to collect on unpaid debts. In this blog, we will delve into the intricacies of veil piercing...

November 10, 2023

Judgment Lien Against Debtor’s Lawsuit Settlement ($50k)

Unique Strategies Deliver Results

Some debtors have no obvious assets like real estate or bank accounts. But most creditors don’t realize that a debtor’s claim against someone else is an asset, which can be applied to satisfy an outstanding judgment. That brings us to a recent case...

November 2, 2023

Mastering Judgment Collection: What Is Exempt from Garnishment

Knowledge is Power

Wage garnishment is a legal process with significant relevance in judgment collection. It involves the court-ordered deduction of a portion of a debtor's earnings or income to satisfy a debt owed to a creditor. Understanding this process...

October 28, 2023

Paying Attention Pays Off - $96k Judgment Lien Recovery

Rapid Response in Action

I was approached with a judgment in 2020. The Debtor had no assets in his name, but clearly had money and was the type of guy that just wanted to avoid his debts. He had even filed Bankruptcy in the past 3 years. The Judgment Debtor had numerous LLCs...

August 24, 2023

Beyond the Verdict: Winning the Battle of Judgment Collection

The Crucial Next Steps

Pursuing justice doesn't end with a favorable verdict in the intricate realm of judgment collection. It continues through strategic actions that transform legal triumphs into tangible outcomes. From initial demand letters to navigating complex...

August 20, 2023

Exploring the Process: What Happens After a Writ of Execution is Served?

Recover What is Rightfully Yours

Understanding the post-service process after a writ of execution is served is crucial for judgment creditors. Creditors can navigate the collection process more effectively by comprehending the enforcement options, exemptions, and...

July 4, 2023

The Art of Discovery: A Judgment Creditor's Guide to Debtor's Exams

A Powerful Tool for Your Arsenal

Enforcing a judgment is a critical step in the legal process for a judgment creditor. After successfully obtaining a judgment in their favor, the creditor needs to ensure that the judgment is not merely a piece of paper but a means of getting...

May 24, 2023

Can Creditors Garnish Wages? A Step-by-Step Guide How To

One of the Many Facets of Judgment Collection

Wage garnishment is a legal process in which a portion of an individual's earnings is withheld to pay off debts. Learn how to leverage this powerful tool for your judgment collection efforts with our info-packed how-to guide.

April 23, 2023

How to Collect a Judgment in California

Enforcing Legal Orders

Collecting a judgment in California can be complex and time-consuming, but it can ultimately result in the recovery of unpaid debts. By leveraging the different methods outlined in this guide, including obtaining a writ of execution...

March 23, 2023

Collection from Permanently Disabled and Broke Judgment Debtor

Blood from a Stone

“You can’t get blood from a stone” is an expression I often hear, but it’s often untrue in the judgment collection world. We were recently confronted with a tricky situation against a judgment debtor that owed over $20,000 related to shoddy contractor work.

March 7, 2023

California Judgment Lien Satisfied After Nearly 4 Years

Park the Lien and Wait

Sometimes, judgment debtors have very few assets to collect from. And often, locating the judgment debtor’s real property and recording a judgment lien against the debtor’s property is the best method for recovery. In 2019...

March 6, 2023

Motion to Vacate Sister-State Judgment Denied by California Superior Court

Failure to Appear and Assert Defenses

Yes, it’s true, we love doing sister-state judgment enforcements because debtors often have assets in other parts of the country. A good judgment enforcement specialist will know the collection procedures in multiple states and will...

November 8, 2022

How to Pick the Best Judgment Collector in 2023

The Definitive Guide

If you’re looking for a judgment collector in 2023 that will help you recoup what you’re owed, consider one that values your rights as a creditor, understands the importance of time, and has a solid reputation. In this definitive guide, learn...

November 4, 2022

Digging a Deeper Hole: $100 Per Day In Contempt Sanctions

Enforcement Against Utah Debtor

In 2018, we collected two judgments against an individual in Utah totaling $16,000, via bank levies on the debtor’s accounts. As you can imagine, this debtor wasn’t happy to wake up one day and see $16k gone from his accounts.

November 4, 2022

Litigation Isn’t Tinder: Ghosting is Not Acceptable

Petition to Open Default Judgment Denied

We were recently enforcing a Pennsylvania default judgment for $85,000. While this was technically a “default judgment”, it was unlike a typical default judgment where the Defendant simply fails to appear or otherwise defend the lawsuit.

September 18, 2022

Sometimes Speed is the Key

Emergency Application to Enforce Sister State Judgment

So you have a judgment outside of California, but you want to enforce your judgment in California against your debtor in California, against his / her assets in California. There is a lot of money in Los Angeles, and many out of state judgments end up as judgment collections in Los Angeles.

September 15, 2022