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

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  • Default Judgment

Was I Properly Served With a Summons and Complaint?

By: Robert J. Nahoum The Problem: Were you surprised to learn that your bank account has been frozen or your wages have been garnisheed?  If your answer is yes, a debt collector likely has a default judgment against you from a lawsuit you had no idea had been filed. In debt collection lawsuits, most cases are won on default where the […]

February 15, 2013December 14, 2023
  • debt collection
  • Default Judgment

How To Answer a Summons and Complaint in a Debt Collection Lawsuit

By: Robert J. Nahoum So you’ve just been served with a summons and complaint in a debt collection lawsuit.  Now what do you do? By some estimates, 95% of debt collection lawsuits are won by default.  Often, the consumer failed to answer because he or she had no idea the suit had even been filed.  But the remaining consumers default for […]

January 16, 2013December 14, 2023
  • 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
  • Debt Collection Defense
  • Default Judgment

Help, My Bank Account is Frozen!

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, […]

December 15, 2011December 14, 2023
  • Debt Collection Defense

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 […]

December 2, 2011December 14, 2023

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