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Month: October 2012

The Law Offices of Robert J. Nahoum, P.C. – A New York Consumer Protection Law Firm

  • debt collection
  • Default Judgment

Help, My Wages Are Being Garnisheed!

By: Robert J. Nahoum In New York, one of the most effective ways for a debt collector to collect on a judgment is to garnishee your wages.  While the debt collector can only recover 10% of your wages, he hopes that he can shame and embarrass you into paying more before your employer finds out. Importantly, you must first understand that […]

October 29, 2012December 14, 2023
  • debt collection
  • Debt Collection Defense

Dirty Little Debt Collection Secrets

By: Robert J. Nahoum Once upon a time, as a fresh-faced lawyer right out of law school, I worked as a debt collection attorney.  Fortunately, not long after I found some religion and flipped – I am now (and have been for some time) committed to protecting consumer against debt collectors.  So, with that background I am going to let a […]

October 24, 2012December 14, 2023

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