Securing What You’re Owed Using Personal Property Attachments

Last updated on June 2, 2026

When traditional collection efforts fall short, recovering the money you’re owed often requires aggressive and forceful legal action – always within ethical and legal boundaries. This is precisely when you need the experienced collections lawyers at the Law Offices of Alan M. Cohen & Associates LLC. From our office in Framingham, we proudly serve clients throughout Greater Boston and all of Massachusetts, providing comprehensive debt collection solutions.

Personal property attachments establish a powerful legal lien against a debtor’s company property and equipment. These tools are publicly displayed at the debtor’s place of business and formally recorded with the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth. Such a lien significantly complicates a debtor’s ability to sell or transfer assets and personal property, effectively requiring them to address your claim before proceeding.

Read an example of how we used personal property attachments to collect $23,000 in old debt for a food supplier.

In certain situations, the most direct and efficient path to securing payment in Massachusetts involves the assistance of a deputy sheriff, armed with a writ of attachment authorizing the seizure of specific personal property.

Your Partner For Aggressive Yet Ethical Debt Recovery

At the Law Offices of Alan M. Cohen & Associates LLC, we employ innovative, aggressive, ethical and effective strategies for businesses facing bad debt, always operating within Massachusetts jurisdiction. Our deep experience with tools like personal property attachments can be instrumental in helping you collect the money you’re owed. Don’t let unpaid debts hinder your business; contact our collections lawyers today by calling us at 508-763-6604 or by emailing our team.