Recent Blog Posts
Is There a Time Limit on Debt Collection?
Any civil action has a time limit within which a legal claim must be filed in the proper court or the claimant may be barred from pursuing any legal remedy, including payment of a debt. In California, you must file your debt collection lawsuit within a certain time but it depends on the nature… Read More »
How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit When I Have Been in an Auto Accident?
Being in an auto accident can present a confusing set of issues for you to consider. You have to deal with the property damage to your car, the possible denial of liability by the other party, dealing with your insurance company over medical expenses, the time you are losing from your work, medical treatment,… Read More »
Even More Challenges for Children in Foster Care
I have been helping kids who have been the victims of foster care abuse for over 20 years and I have seen the challenges they face not just from “being part of the system” but from the emotional and social consequences of the circumstances that landed them there. A recent article in the LA… Read More »
Wage Garnishment and Bank Levy–What’s the Difference?
A wage garnishment and a bank levy are collection actions once a creditor has obtained a court judgment. While judgment creditors can use both methods, wage garnishment is generally favored by private creditors. The IRS and the state typically use wage garnishment, however, to collect past due taxes and support obligations for children or… Read More »
How Can a Debt Collection Attorney Help You Get Money That is Owed to You?
No one likes getting a letter from an attorney threatening legal action if you fail to comply with certain demands, especially regarding the payment of a debt. Collection letters can help recover an overdue obligation if they come from an attorney but many debtors know that a letter is usually an empty threat of… Read More »
What is a Writ of Attachment
What is a Writ of Attachment and How Can It Help You Get Money That is Owed to You? A writ of attachment is a court order that is usually directed toward the county Sheriff or Constable to seize the property of a defendant in a money collection dispute. These writs are provisional or… Read More »
5 Things You Should Do If You are in a Car Accident
Here are 5 easy to remember things that you should if you’re involved in an auto accident. Always speak with an attorney to learn your rights.[/caption] Being involved in a car accident can be traumatic, especially if you or someone else is injured and needs immediate care. Being prepared for a car accident can… Read More »
Can I Sue Someone Who Caused an Accident Even If I Did Not Go to the Doctor Immediately?
If you were injured in an accident caused by the negligent or wrongful conduct of another person, you have the right to compensation from that person. In some cases, however, an injured victim does not always seek immediate medical attention. Can this jeopardize your right to compensation? Not all injury accidents produce immediate symptoms… Read More »
Can I Still Recover Money in an Auto Accident If The Other Person Was Not Insured?
If you suffered property damage or physical injury in an auto accident, you do have a right to claim compensation from the responsible party, regardless if the other person was insured or not. All vehicles on the roadways are required to be insured under the laws of each state but estimates are that about… Read More »
What Can a Lawyer Do to Help Victims of Foster Care Abuse?
Foster care concerns programs operated by the states to provide temporary homes for children who have been abandoned, who have yet to be adopted or whose parents are unable to provide them with a safe and nurturing environment. Many children who have been neglected or abused, physically or sexually, are taken from their parents… Read More »
