Maine Collections Lawyers

What Remedies Might Be Available Once A Creditor Commences A Court Proceeding?
There are several remedies possible once a creditor has filed a lawsuit and prior to receiving a final judgment. Attachment is a court order permitting the creditor to seize the debtor's property. … more
What Issues Should A Creditor Consider When Deciding Whether Or Not To Pursue A Judgment?
The creditor needs to consider the costs involved with pursuing a judgment. Even when attorney fees are contingent upon recovery, additional expenses include court costs and in some cases third … more
What Methods are Available for a Creditor to Collect on a Judgment?
Each state’s civil code lists the different methods that are available to a person who is trying to collect on a judgment. Some of the more common methods include the following: Wage … more

Loan Default Litigation: How to Collect on a Defaulted Loan
It can be both frustrating and bad for business when you lend money to an individual or another business and they default on their loan payments. Many lenders experience frustration and are fearful that a borrower who stops repaying a loan will never repay a loan. That is not always the case, however, and there are different ways that lenders can legally encourage borrowers to pay … more
What is Wrongful Repossession?
Secured creditors have the legal right to repossess property that is collateral for a loan under certain circumstances. That legal right is known as repossession. If the creditor does not have the right to repossess the property or does not complete the repossession according to the requirements of the loan agreement and state law then the repossession is deemed a wrongful … more

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