Close Menu

Call us for a free case
evaluation 626-844-7102

Category Archives: Collections

foreign debt domestication

Legal Domestication of Foreign Debts

By Andrew Ritholz |

Domestication of a debt refers to the process of getting a California court to recognize and enforce an out-of-state judgment or sister-state judgment or a judgement from a foreign country. Domesticating foreign debts are handled differently than domesticating out of state or sister-state judgments. Unfortunately, the United States has no reciprocal treaty with any… Read More »

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
The Insurance Company Denied My Claim. Is There Anything I can Do?

The Insurance Company Denied My Claim. Is There Anything I can Do?

By Andrew Ritholz |

Many injured claimants feel that they can save themselves thousands of dollars in legal expenses by handling their own claims and negotiating with the insurer for the party who allegedly caused their injury accident. They gather the documents needed, including medical bills and reports, paystubs if they have a lost earnings claim, and perhaps… Read More »

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
Should I Trust my Geico or Allstate Adjuster

Should I Trust my Geico or Allstate Adjuster or Should I Get a Second Opinion/Quote?

By Andrew Ritholz |

On many occasions, your Geico or other auto claims adjuster will give you a reasonable quote for your property damage following an accident. Most adjusters, however, have little to no training in determining the market value of your car or the cost of repairs. They will either refer to an established source such as… Read More »

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
Commercial collections vs individual collections

5 Important Things a Contractor Should Know About Foreclosing on a Mechanic’s Lien

By Andrew Ritholz |

Probably the most important remedy for a contractor is the mechanic’s lien. California contractors have the added protection of having mechanic’s lien rights embodied in the California constitution, the only state in the union to do so. A mechanic’s lien creates a security interest in real property for work performed there. If the owner… Read More »

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn

What is Domestication of a Debt?

By Andrew Ritholz |

Oftentimes when people are owed money, they begin to research all of the options available to them and one of the keywords that comes up frequently is Domestication of a debt. You may have also come across other terms such as sister state judgment. To make sure that you are most informed the following… Read More »

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn

What is a Sister-State Judgment?

By Andrew Ritholz |

Sister-state judgments are simply out of state judgments. It is any part of any judgment, decree or court order from a US court outside of California requiring the payment of money to satisfy the judgment. This does not include child support orders. To enforce a sister-state monetary judgment, you do have to follow certain… Read More »

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn

3 Things You Need to Know About Collecting a Judgment Against Another Business

By Andrew Ritholz |

You have been successful in going to court, either small claims or regular superior court depending on the size of your claim, and now it is time to collect your judgment against the business you sued, which is now the judgment debtor. When collecting a judgment against another business, here are 3 things you… Read More »

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn

How Can Contractors Collect on a Mechanic’s Lien?

By Andrew Ritholz |

Mechanic’s liens were created to protect contractors and subcontractors who have supplied their labor and materials to a project so that their efforts are paid. Before a contractor can collect on a mechanic’s lien, he or she must be certain that all preconditions for recording the lien have been met. First, as a contractor… Read More »

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn

Can I Collect a Judgment if It’s Out-of-State?

By Andrew Ritholz |

An out-of-state judgment can be enforced so long as certain conditions are met. Most states, though not California, have adopted the Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act, though the Full Faith and Credit provision found in the US Constitution also provides for most the assurance that a judgment rendered in another state will be… Read More »

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
Money magnet

What are My Options for Collecting Money Owed to Me?

By Andrew Ritholz |

It is frustrating when someone owes you money and is unwilling to pay you. If the debt is small, you can go to small claims court, pay a small filing fee, serve the debtor, usually by certified mail, and wait for your court date. If you have supporting evidence of the debt and that… Read More »

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn

© 2018 - 2024 Law Offices of Andrew Ritholz. All rights reserved.