Collect a Foreign Judgment in Massachusetts
The United States Constitution requires states to honor the judgments of other states as decided by their courts. This is not, however, an automatic process. Creditors must go through a process to domesticate those laws so they apply to their jurisdiction.
At the Law Offices of Alan M. Cohen, LLC, we represent businesses and creditors in commercial collection matters. We will work to domesticate and enforce the judgments of another state. Contact our law office in Framingham to learn more about the enforcement of foreign judgments.
Removing Barriers to Help You Get Paid
In order for another state's law to be enforceable in a commercial collection matter, the judgment must be domesticated in Massachusetts before creditors can take action. Without doing so, it may be difficult or impossible for a creditor or business to take any actions to collect money owed. The possibility of wage garnishment, property levies, and other actions may not be allowed.
Our firm can assist in the domestication process that would allow you to pursue collection of a foreign or out-of-state judgment. We can then assist you with various collections options:
- Attachments to bank accounts, real estate and other assets
- Complaints on judgments
- Supplementary process
- Receivership
Contact Us
For more information about the enforcement of foreign judgments in Massachusetts, please contact our law office by calling 508-202-4305.
The Law Offices of Alan M. Cohen LLC represents clients and sues debtors in Middlesex County, Boston, Bristol County, Suffolk County, Hampden County, Norfolk County, Plymouth County, Essex County, Worcester County, Barnstable County and throughout Massachusetts.
The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. Nor shall contact through said site establish an attorney client relationship, absent a formal fee agreement. You should consult attorney Alan M. Cohen for individual advice regarding your own situation.
