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March 5, 2024
Domesticating an out-of-state judgment in Illinois involves getting the foreign judgment recognized and enforced in the state of Illinois. Here are the general steps you can take:
Read MoreFeb. 29, 2024
Enforcing a judgment in Illinois involves several steps, and the process may vary based on the type of judgment and the specific circumstances.
Read MoreFeb. 6, 2024
We get this issue a lot as we work with numerous out-of-state creditors and their attorneys seeking to collect from a judgment debtor with assets in Illinois.
Read MoreApril 18, 2023
What do you do when you get a judgment in your state or country and then realize the defendant moved to Illinois or has assets in Illinois? Fortunately, we can help.
Read MoreFeb. 22, 2022
We get this question all the time from out of state creditors and law firms so we figured we would answer it here. The first thing that needs to be done is to turn that out of state judgment into an Illinois judgment.
Read MoreAug. 4, 2021
Out-of-state judgments are referred to as foreign judgments. A judgment obtained in another state can be registered in Illinois pursuant to the Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act found at 735 ILCS 5/12-650 et. seq.
Read MoreJune 1, 2020
Understanding how a civil lawsuit moves through the legal system may seem complex. This simple diagram shows how a civil suit moves through the various stages of the legal process, allowing you to see how your case can progress.
Read MoreMarch 3, 2020
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”) applies to collection agencies, debt buyers, lawyers or other entities who regularly collect third-party debts as part of their business who are trying to collect on consumer debt. The FDCPA does not apply to business debt or in-house debt collection.
Read MoreDec. 9, 2019
Bad news first. In Illinois, attorneys' fees are not always recoverable, even if you "win" your lawsuit. Illinois is an "American Rule" jurisdiction which means that each party to litigation pays for her or her own attorneys' fees.
Read MoreDec. 6, 2019
Whether you are a traditional lender, like a bank, or you have a judgment or need to collect money owed, our law firm can help you enforce your rights to payment of a debt.
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