Collection on Judgments in Pennsylvania

It’s a fantastic day. Your attorney tells you that the court has awarded you a large money judgment on that civil suit that you had your attorney file years ago.

But then comes the bad news. Your attorney also tells you that the defendant isn’t opening up his checkbook to pay the judgment, and that your attorney doesn’t know (or doesn’t do as part of his/her practice) judgment collection.

At Stark & Stark, our representation does not end once judgment is entered in your favor. We will investigate collection strategies and provide you with possible choices regarding execution on your judgment, choices that could result in you realizing payment on that judgment. Whether you currently hold a judgment or expect to have one entered in your favor soon, we can help to increase the chance that your judgment does not remain a mere piece of paper.

Collecting Prejudgment Interest on Debts

I am often asked by clients whether prejudgment interest can be obtained from debtors on unpaid claims. Prejudgment interest is usually awarded by the courts in New Jersey only when a written contract exists between the creditor and the debtor which includes a provision for the assessment of interest if payment is not received by the creditor in a timely manner.

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