A Check List of Steps For Filing an Order to Show Cause to Vacate a Default Judgment

By: Robert J. Nahoum   You have just discovered that a default judgment has been entered against you by a debt collector because you didn’t answer a debt collection lawsuit.  In order to reverse (or as the lawyers call it “vacateâ€) a default judgment, you need to file an “Order to Show Cause†with the court. Here is a checklist of […]

The Law Offices of Robert J. Nahoum Convinces Eltman, Eltman & Cooper To Vacate a 17 Year Old Default Judgment

By: Robert J. Nahoum   We have noted a remarkable uptick in the assignments of judgments – a debt buying practice where debt buyers purchase portfolios of old default judgments which have lain dormant for years.  In particular, we have observed the infamous New York debt buyer Erin Capital Management and their affiliated law firm Eltman, Eltman & Cooper dusting off […]

Have You Been Sued by Resurgent Capital Services, L.P. In New York or New Jersey?

By: Robert J. Nahoum THE PROBLEM: You have just been served was a summons and complaint.  Resurgent Capital Services, L.P. is suing you for an old debt. WHO IS RESURGENT CAPITAL SERVICES, L.P.?: Resurgent Capital Services, L.P. is the sister collection agency for infamous “debt buyerâ€,  LVNV Funding, LLC, who buys up portfolios of old debt from banks, credit card companies, […]

Sued By Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC In New York or New Jersey?

By: Robert J. Nahoum THE PROBLEM: You have just been served was a summons and complaint.  Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC is suing you for an old debt. WHO IS PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC?: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC is an infamous “debt buyerâ€, buying up portfolios of old debt from banks, credit card companies, hospitals, doctors, cell phone companies and car companies […]

Sued By Palisades Collection, LLC In New York or New Jersey?

By: Robert J. Nahoum THE PROBLEM: You have just been served was a summons and complaint.  Palisades Collection, LLC or its affiliate debt buyer Palisades Acquisition XVI, LLC is suing you for an old debt. WHO IS PALISADES COLLECTION, LLC?: Palisades Collection, LLC is a debt collection agency who often collects consumer debts on behalf of its affiliate Palisades Acquisition XVI, […]

Sued By NCO Financial Systems, Inc. In New York or New Jersey?

By: Robert J. Nahoum             THE PROBLEM: You have just been served was a summons and complaint.  NCO Financial Systems, Inc. or one of its affiliated companies is suing you for an old debt. WHO IS NCO FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, INC.?: NCO Financial Systems, Inc. is an infamous “debt buyerâ€, buying up portfolios of old debt from […]