When a debtor is delinquent, one of the biggest concerns for creditors is that the debtor doesn’t have enough money to pay what they owe. Securing an ex parte attachment to obtain pre-judgment security as part of a collections lawsuit can help to alleviate these...
Navigating the complexities of debt collection is an endeavor, even for larger Massachusetts businesses. At , our commercial litigation attorneys have more than 50 years of collective experience in commercial debt collection. Our success is...
Unfortunately, when a company has experience as a debtor, sometimes, this has given them an opportunity to learn a few tricks to try and avoid collection efforts. Our collections attorneys at know that debtors will sometimes go to great...
The judge declared that the debt owed to you is legitimate and you have a judgment against your debtor. But now what? How do you actually get paid? Anyone who has any experience with debt collection will tell you that getting a court judgment is only the first step....
In today’s world, commerce is mobile. Chances are, your business is providing goods and services in more than one state, especially if you are a larger company. Collecting on a foreign judgment from a debtor in another state can be complicated, but not impossible. At...
It seems counterintuitive. When a business debtor writes a bad check you wouldn’t expect that it would actually be a good thing and that it could help your company collect on the debts owed to them. But that bad check opens up access to legal actions that can ensure...
A mechanic’s lien is a powerful debt-collection tool for businesses in the construction industry. One of the requirements to file a mechanic’s lien is that you must have a written contract that is enforceable under Massachusetts law. That contract must also relate to...
In the world of business and commercial transactions, you will inevitably cross paths with a customer who does not pay. When this happens, you need to take things to the next level. That is where we come in. Why us, and not a collection agency you might ask. The Law...
Your company’s sales numbers only matter if you are getting paid for all of your sales. The credit application outlines payment terms for the sale of goods and services. But, just as important, it also establishes your protocols in the event of unforeseen...
In many cases, yes. If you speak for a large business or corporation that needs to collect on a commercial debt, you should know about this essential tool. In Massachusetts, a real estate attachment allows us to freeze the property before we even get a court judgment...