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Judgment Enforcement

Effective Judgment Enforcement: Ensuring You Collect What You Are Owed

Winning a court judgment is only half the battle. The real challenge often lies in enforcing that judgment and making debtors pay what is due. At PLG-NY.com, we help businesses and individuals navigate the complexities of judgment enforcement, helping our clients to receive their just compensation.

What is Judgment Enforcement?

Judgment enforcement is compelling a debtor to satisfy a court-ordered financial obligation. The process typically includes:

  • Wage garnishment
  • Bank account levies
  • Property liens
  • Asset seizures

Standard Methods of Judgment Enforcement

 1. Wage Garnishment

  • Directs the debtor’s employer to withhold a portion of wages
  • Paid to the Sheriff
  • Limited by federal and state laws to ensure basic living expenses

2. Bank Account Levy

  • Allows seizure of funds directly from the debtor’s bank account
  • Two-step process: restraining funds, then issuing an execution to obtain them
  • Paid to the Sheriff

3. Liens

  • Placed on debtor’s property (e.g., real estate)
  • Prevents selling, encumbering, or refinancing without satisfying the debt

4. Asset Seizure

  • Involves seizing and selling non-exempt assets
  • Requires court order and cooperation with law enforcement

Legal Considerations and Challenges

Enforcing a judgment isn’t always straightforward. Debtors may attempt to evade payment by:

  • Hiding assets
  • Transferring property to third parties
  • Filing for bankruptcy

Understanding legal nuances is crucial. For example, New York State has limitations on wage garnishment and protective exemptions on the seizure of personal property.

Our Vast Experience in Judgment Enforcement

At PLG-NY.com, we offer comprehensive services to assist you through every step of the enforcement process:
  1. Asset Investigation: Identifying and locating debtor’s assets
  2. Legal Filings and Procedures: Handling all necessary court applications and legal actions
  3. Negotiation and Settlement: Working with debtors to reach mutually acceptable payment plans
  4. Court Representation: Providing robust advocacy when disputes arise

Success Stories

Case Study 1: Wage Garnishment Success

We helped a client recover a substantial judgment from a former commercial tenant through regular wage garnishment payments.

Case Study 2: Asset Seizure and Auction

We successfully seized and sold valuable assets, including a website domain and shares in a cooperative apartment to satisfy a large debt.

Case Study 3: Property Lien Resolution

By placing liens on a judgment-debtor’s real estate holdings, we ensured our client received full payment when the debtor attempted to sell that property.

Judgment enforcement is a critical aspect of the legal process that ensures creditors can collect the debts they owe. At www.PLG-NY.com, we are committed to providing effective and efficient judgment enforcement services, leveraging our legal knowledge to navigate the complexities and overcome the challenges. Whether through wage garnishment, bank levies, property liens, or asset seizures, our goal is to secure the best possible and swift outcome for our clients. Contact us today to learn how we can assist with your judgment enforcement needs.

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