By: Robert J. Nahoum If you have been sued by a debt collector and you lose the case, or if you fail to answer the case the debt collector will obtain a judgment against you. A judgment is a court order that says you owe the debt collector money. In New York State, the judgment results in a lien on […]
How a Default Judgment Can Result in a Lien on Your Home
Benefits of Hiring an Attorney to Represent You in a New York Debt Collection Lawsuit
By: Robert J. Nahoum If you have been sued by a debt collector in New York, you may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to do. You may be tempted to ignore the lawsuit, but this is a mistake. Ignoring a debt collection lawsuit can have serious consequences, including a default judgment against you. A default judgment is a […]
Inflation, Debt and Credit Card Defaults: What You Need to Know
By: Robert Nahoum Inflation is on the rise, and it’s having a significant impact on consumers’ wallets. As prices for goods and services go up, people have less money to spare, which can lead to credit card defaults, which can lead to debt collection which can lead to debt collection lawsuit. If you’re struggling to make your credit card payments, […]
What is an Underwater Car?
By: Robert J. Nahoum An underwater car is a car loan where the owner owes more on the loan than the car is worth. This can happen for a number of reasons, such as: Buying a car little to no down payment. Taking out a long-term car loan. Rapid depreciation of the car. Damage to the car. Why is Being […]
The Law Offices of Robert J. Nahoum Settles Client’s Judgment With Discover Bank
By: Robert J. Nahoum Client Discovered Judgment At The Law Offices of Robert J. Nahoum, our clients cover every demographic of society rich, working class, middle class, blue collar and white collar. It is often assumed that those with debt collection problems are always people struggling with money. However, this is not always the case as we were recently reminded. […]
What to Do If You Have Been Sued by a Debt Collector in a New York Debt Collection Lawsuit
By: Robert J. Nahoum Being sued by a debt collector can be a stressful and overwhelming experience. If you are facing this situation, it is important to know your rights and what steps you need to take to protect yourself. What to do when you are served with a summons and complaint The first thing you should do if you […]
New York State’s New 3-year Statute of Limitations on Consumer Debt
By: Robert J. Nahoum In New York State, there has been a recent change to the statute of limitations for consumer debt collection lawsuits. This change will have a significant impact on both consumers and debt collectors in the state. Prior to the change, the statute of limitations for consumer debt collection lawsuits in New York was up to six […]
Developments in Medical Debt Collection to Help Consumers
By: Robert J. Nahoum Medical debt collection has become a hot topic in recent years, as healthcare costs continue to rise, and more people struggle to pay their medical bills. According to a study by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”), around 43 million Americans have medical debt on their credit reports, with the average amount owed being around $579. […]
Default in Consumer Debt is on the Rise in 2023
By: Robert J. Nahoum Consumer credit defaults have been on the rise in recent years, and this trend is causing concern among economists and policymakers. When individuals are unable to pay their debts, it not only affects their financial well-being but also has a ripple effect on the larger economy. One of the primary reasons for the rise in consumer […]
Consumer Credit Card Debt is on the Increase in 2023
By: Robert J. Nahoum Consumer credit card debt has been increasing at an alarming rate in recent years. According to the Federal Reserve, consumer credit card debt in the United States has increased by more than $70 billion since 2015, with the total amount of outstanding credit card debt now standing at over $1 trillion. I’ve seen this movie before […]