Your business is your livelihood. It deserves the best protection. While you have probably already implemented a lot of good business practices, if you have not considered bringing an aggressive Massachusetts collection attorney into your network, now is the time. Having a great attorney can be the difference between a business that fails due to … Continue reading Why an Aggressive Massachusetts Collection Attorney is a Must for Any Business →

Getting a paper judgment against a debtor is a good first start, but that’s all it is — a start. Often, a paper judgment cannot pay back the money owed to you without further legal action. If the debtor was not interested in repaying you before the judgment, what would make them want to pay … Continue reading A Good Massachusetts Collection Attorney Can Help Turn A Paper Judgment into Money in the Bank →

Is your business owed money? The faster you move collecting commercial debt, the higher your chances of success. Many debtors try to hide from their obligations, especially if they owe many businesses, so it’s important to have a quick and effective plan of action. Attorney Alan M. Cohen can head that plan for you, using … Continue reading How to Collect Commercial Debt →

Even if you are not from Massachusetts, the Law Offices of Alan M. Cohen LLC can help you to  domesticate and collect upon any out of state judgments you may have.

Sub-subcontractors are able to claim a lien against a property where they have worked or provided materials. The process is similar to what a subcontractor or general  contractor must use. However, because a sub-subcontractor is further remover from the owner, getting paid often requires the giving of a notice of identification as provided for in … Continue reading Sub-subcontractor Should File Notice of Identification Before You Start Work →

If you have an out of state judgment and are looking to enforce it in Massachusetts, the Law Offices of Alan M. Cohen LLC is here to help. As a Massachusetts law firm, not only do we understand  local laws and procedures, but we  know how to domesticate  judgments. Attorney Cohen and his qualified team … Continue reading Foreign Judgments are Collectible in MA →

Post judgment discovery is an important part of the legal process, forcing your judgment debtor to answer questions about their finances to help collect on the judgment. With post judgment discovery, Attorney Alan M Cohen can send the debtor written questions (interrogatories) and demand documents that will determine the debtor’s assets and income. Attorney Cohen … Continue reading Does Your Attorney Use Post Judgment Discovery for Judgment Enforcement? →

Using a mechanic’s lien is a good way to get payment for a private construction project, whether commercial or residential. It only works, however, if you  meet strict timing ad statutory requirements. The Law Offices of Alan M. Cohen LLC are experienced in enforcing mechanic’s liens and will ensure that the timeline is met in … Continue reading Timing Matters in Mechanic’s Liens →

A reach and apply injunction is a statutory tool that allows a creditor to sue a third party that owes your debtor money. The third party must then pay you instead of your debtor. Since your debtor is obstructing your payment, cutting him or her out of the loop can be an effective way of … Continue reading Reach and Apply Injunctions →

When a judgment is made against a debtor, this is not the end of the story. Many people are eager to enjoy high-fives at this point, but the question of how to enforce a judgment soon arises. Many debtors who have been refusing to pay what they owe, are not motivated by a judgment alone. … Continue reading Post Judgment Discovery →