http://www.trcb.com/en-Us60Sat, 26 May 2012 11:00:15 ESTCopyright 2012 Mark Shapiro, TRCB.com All Right Reservedhttp://www.trcb.com/legal/collections/what-will-you-say-to-a-debtor-51346.htmMany times it's worth trying to contact a judgment debtor to see if they are willing to pay, settle, or set up a payment plan. Because of state and federal laws, one must be careful when doing so. Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/legal/collections/what-will-you-say-to-a-debtor-51346.htmTRCB.comLegal / Collectionshttp://www.trcb.com/legal/collections/fdcpa-laws-can-hurt-debtors-49588.htmAs with many laws, the complete set of FDCPA laws are lengthy and difficult to understand. Some of the most important sections specify that creditors must be careful not to tell people about the judgment debtor's debt. Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/legal/collections/fdcpa-laws-can-hurt-debtors-49588.htmTRCB.comLegal / Collectionshttp://www.trcb.com/legal/collections/shopping-judgments-is-obsolete-46890.htmThe web offers us a way to spend countless hours shopping. Shopping your judgment wastes a lot of time for everyone, and almost never gets you paid faster.Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/legal/collections/shopping-judgments-is-obsolete-46890.htmTRCB.comLegal / Collectionshttp://www.trcb.com/legal/collections/pmb-address-investigations-42711.htmMore and more, people are using private post office box stores such as The UPS Store, because they usually have more features at a better price than the USPS post office offers.Tue, 25 Jan 2011 20:25:40 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/legal/collections/pmb-address-investigations-42711.htmTRCB.comLegal / Collectionshttp://www.trcb.com/legal/collections/when-you-discover-fraudulent-transfers-42467.htmWhat if you find a bank funds transfer, right after the debtor had taken your money, to a third party, such as the debtor's spouse, business partner, or their friend? How can you add this newly discovered crooked party to your judgment? Usually you do not, you must start a new lawsuit.Sat, 22 Jan 2011 22:03:05 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/legal/collections/when-you-discover-fraudulent-transfers-42467.htmTRCB.comLegal / Collectionshttp://www.trcb.com/legal/collections/judgment-interest-calculations-41143.htmInterestingly, the California judicial council forms for memorandum of costs and writs, can lead to occasionally (and wrongly) showing negative amounts owed, when multiple writs are obtained after a levy has already been done. Sat, 08 Jan 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/legal/collections/judgment-interest-calculations-41143.htmTRCB.comLegal / Collectionshttp://www.trcb.com/legal/collections/judgment-satisfaction-40852.htmA satisfaction of judgment is a (correctly filled out and usually notarized) court form which is filed and endorsed (stamped) by the court. Only a satisfaction of judgment can eliminate a judgment debt.Wed, 05 Jan 2011 19:11:39 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/legal/collections/judgment-satisfaction-40852.htmTRCB.comLegal / Collectionshttp://www.trcb.com/legal/collections/the-courts-of-texas-38873.htmTexas has three court levels - the Texas Justice "JP" Courts, Texas County Courts, and the Texas District Courts.Mon, 13 Dec 2010 17:23:35 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/legal/collections/the-courts-of-texas-38873.htmTRCB.comLegal / Collectionshttp://www.trcb.com/legal/collections/the-timelines-for-enforcong-a-judgment-30949.htmMeasure the time to enforce a judgment with a calendar, not a stopwatch. If you enforce it yourself, you will discover that judgment recovery is slowed down by reality, laws, and having to depend on courts, sheriffs, and process servers - who cannot work as fast as you want them to.Fri, 03 Dec 2010 17:52:18 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/legal/collections/the-timelines-for-enforcong-a-judgment-30949.htmTRCB.comLegal / Collectionshttp://www.trcb.com/legal/collections/how-judgment-enforcement-cooperations-work-31457.htmOne of the first things to know about judgment coops is that generally unless one is a lawyer, one cannot enforce a judgment unless one owns the judgment outright 100%. Fri, 03 Dec 2010 16:01:13 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/legal/collections/how-judgment-enforcement-cooperations-work-31457.htmTRCB.comLegal / Collectionshttp://www.trcb.com/legal/collections/ideas-for-small-claims-court-31723.htmIf the amount the debtors owe is less than the money limit of the small claims court, use the small claims court.Fri, 03 Dec 2010 13:44:06 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/legal/collections/ideas-for-small-claims-court-31723.htmTRCB.comLegal / Collectionshttp://www.trcb.com/legal/collections/is-that-a-state-or-federal-court-32720.htmRobbing a person lands you in state court. Robbing a bank lands you in federal court. Selling drugs in one town lands you in state court, driving drugs across state lines lands you in federal court. Hit and run usually lands you in state court, hit and run at a federal park lands you in federal court.Wed, 01 Dec 2010 21:22:58 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/legal/collections/is-that-a-state-or-federal-court-32720.htmTRCB.comLegal / Collectionshttp://www.trcb.com/legal/collections/judgment-enforcement-32416.htmYou can find a judgment enforcer that will try to enforce the judgment. They cannot guarantee that they can enforce your judgment, but they only get paid if they are successful, so they will try. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:35:31 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/legal/collections/judgment-enforcement-32416.htmTRCB.comLegal / Collectionshttp://www.trcb.com/legal/collections/how-to-pick-a-judgment-enforcer-25876.htmJudgment Enforcement is not easy, and there has always been a problem when Debtors move, or are in another area - how to Enforce a Judgment against them? As the laws are complex, most people use Judgment Enforcers.How do you pick the right Judgment Enforcer? Here is a check list:Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:33:18 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/legal/collections/how-to-pick-a-judgment-enforcer-25876.htmTRCB.comLegal / Collectionshttp://www.trcb.com/legal/collections/judgment-collection-26060.htmAt every Courthouse - there should be a sign that says: "When you win a Judgment - don't expect to be paid". Of course such signs don't exist.Tue, 08 Jun 2010 11:58:35 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/legal/collections/judgment-collection-26060.htmTRCB.comLegal / Collectionshttp://www.trcb.com/legal/collections/default-court-judgments-26471.htmA default means you won your lawsuit. In many ways, this is good news - the judge ruled in your favor, there were no delays, no extra expenses, and you didn't have to hear or read the debtor's lies in court.Mon, 07 Jun 2010 23:48:49 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/legal/collections/default-court-judgments-26471.htmTRCB.comLegal / Collectionshttp://www.trcb.com/legal/collections/who-should-you-pick-to-enforce-your-judgment-28237.htmBe polite, use common sense, and have patience. Each state has its own laws on what you can and cannot do to enforce a judgment.Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:57:46 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/legal/collections/who-should-you-pick-to-enforce-your-judgment-28237.htmTRCB.comLegal / Collectionshttp://www.trcb.com/legal/collections/your-judgment-and-bankruptcy-26167.htmThe most important thing a successful bankruptcy does is discharging (wiping out) most or all of the debtor's debts (including most Judgments).Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:29:03 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/legal/collections/your-judgment-and-bankruptcy-26167.htmTRCB.comLegal / Collectionshttp://www.trcb.com/legal/collections/judgment-recovery-25875.htmI am not a lawyer, but I have observed and worked at Judgment recovery from every angle. I was defrauded, and paid a lot for lawyers to get, and keep my judgments enforceable. The tips below are my opinion and not legal advice. Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:58:38 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/legal/collections/judgment-recovery-25875.htmTRCB.comLegal / Collectionshttp://www.trcb.com/legal/collections/attorney-fees-and-debt-collection-154.htmOne of the biggest concerns that companies face is the collection of outstanding accounts. A few of the options available to collect such accounts include having a law firm pursue an outstanding account orbalance or turning the account over to a collection agency.Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:37:13 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/legal/collections/attorney-fees-and-debt-collection-154.htmTRCB.comLegal / Collectionshttp://www.trcb.com/legal/collections/squeaky-wheel-gets-the-grease-713.htmIf you have a small business, perhaps a construction company or material supplier, you know what its like to provide your services or deliver your materials and then not get paid. Its frustrating. You paid your employees. You paid your suppliers. Why cant you get paid? You know the person or company that owes the money is still doing business. The debtor is receiving money, there just not giving any to you. Why?Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:53:23 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/legal/collections/squeaky-wheel-gets-the-grease-713.htmTRCB.comLegal / Collections