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Three ways the “alter ego” legal doctrine can help commercial collectors get payment

On Behalf of The Law Offices of Ronald P. Slates, P.C. | Apr 4, 2023 | commercial debt collection

You followed the right process. You filed suit, built a strong case, and received a court judgment in your favor. You move forward to collect the debt only to find out that the debtor entity cannot make payment. Something does not add up. Upon further digging you...

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California Releases New Adjusted Exemption Amounts

On Behalf of The Law Offices of Ronald P. Slates, P.C. | Jul 31, 2022 | commercial debt collection

If you were involved in a commercial collections claim and the court decides against you and issues a judgment and you do not intend to appeal, it is generally best to pay the judgment as soon as possible. If you do, under California law, you will not have to pay...

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When A Commercial Debt Collection Agency Comes Calling on Your Business

On Behalf of The Law Offices of Ronald P. Slates, P.C. | Jan 10, 2022 | commercial debt collection

It’s common for businesses to acquire quite a bit of debt when first starting out. When businesses take on debt it’s referred to as commercial debt. If you’ve gotten behind on your business debt payments, you’ve likely received calls from debt collection agencies....

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Delinquent Accounts

On Behalf of The Law Offices of Ronald P. Slates, P.C. | Jan 10, 2022 | commercial debt collection

Most businesses do not want a delinquent commercial account on their record, nor do they yearn to file a lawsuit to collect money. It is critical, however, that commercial debt collection be handled efficiently and with speed to ensure that a business does not suffer...

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Commercial Debt Collection: What Happens If You Can’t Collect?

On Behalf of The Law Offices of Ronald P. Slates, P.C. | Sep 27, 2019 | commercial debt collection

If you're trying to collect on a commercial debt, you may wonder what happens if you're unable to recover what is owed to you. How you'll handle the situation largely depends on the facts involved. Read on for some suggestions on what you may want to consider doing....

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What Methods Can Be Used for Commercial Debt Collection?

On Behalf of The Law Offices of Ronald P. Slates, P.C. | Sep 27, 2019 | commercial debt collection

When accounts go past due, your business suffers. If you are considering bringing in a commercial collections lawyer to help you recover money owed to you, you're probably curious about the methods that can be used for commercial debt collection. In this post, you...

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What Are the Qualifications for a Prejudgment Writ of Attachment?

On Behalf of The Law Offices of Ronald P. Slates, P.C. | Sep 27, 2019 | commercial debt collection

In California, a creditor can pursue a prejudgment attachment against a natural person if their claim is 1) commercial, and 2) based on a contract. If a creditor is concerned that their debtor may try to hide assets to avoid paying out on a debt, a prejudgment...

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Prejudgment Writ of Attachment: Protecting Your Ability to Get Paid

On Behalf of The Law Offices of Ronald P. Slates, P.C. | Sep 27, 2019 | commercial debt collection

It's not uncommon for a business to provide goods or services to a customer and not be paid for those goods / services. Indeed, there are some people who just don't think that they should have to pay. Is your only option getting a judgment? Is there another option...

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Amending a Judgment to Add a Defendant

On Behalf of The Law Offices of Ronald P. Slates, P.C. | Apr 30, 2015 | commercial debt collection

A client enters into a contract with another business for goods or services and it seems straight forward enough. But alas, as sometimes happens, the deal goes sideways and payment is not made. The client makes the business decision to file suit for damages. They hire...

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  • Piercing The Corporate Veil In California
  • When A Commercial Debt Collection Agency Comes Calling on Your Business
  • Three ways the “alter ego” legal doctrine can help commercial collectors get payment
  • Awarding Attorneys’ Fees and Costs for Enforcing a Judgment
  • Calculating the Current Amount Owed under a Judgment

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