Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California

Re: Collecting On A Judgment

I compare representing yourself to changing your own oil in your car. When I was in high school, I learned to change my own oil. I even remember that you are supposed to lubricate the gasket on the new oil filter to get a better seal. But I do not change my own oil.

If I change my own oil, I will spend half my Saturday morning underneath my truck and then still have to figure out how to dispose of the used oil. On the other hand, I can take my truck to the local EZ Lube and know that it will get done right, pay someone else to do it for $25 and get a free car wash while I read the paper at the local Starbucks. In other words, I don�t change my own oil.

An experienced attorney will know how to take information you provide and obtain asset information that will help in collecting the judgment. The downside is the cost and lower net recovery for the client. You should at least contact a local attorney for a consulation before making a decision.