By: Robert J. Nahoum In New York, the quickest way for a debt collector to collect on a judgment is with a frozen or “restrained†bank account. Often, a consumer doesn’t even know he or she has been sued in a debt collection law suit until a check bounces or the ATM won’t spit out any money. Under New York law, […]
Help, My Bank Account is Frozen!
What Is a New York Default Judgment and What Can You Do About It?
By: Robert J. Nahoum Here in New York, it is an all too common occurrence that you head to the ATM for some cash or break out your debit card to swipe for the groceries and embarrassingly learn that your bank account has been frozen. “How can this have happened? I was never even sued!†Turns out, you were sued by […]