Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Massachusetts

can an attorney for a collection agency put a lien on your property in ma for credit card debt-I thought credit cards were unsecured debt


Asked on 3/11/11, 10:56 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Christopher Vaughn-Martel Charles River Law Partners, LLC

Yes, once a creditor has obtained a judgment against a debtor, the creditor can use that judgment to engage in further collection activity, including wage garnishment, civil arrest, levy of assets, and property. If you would like to retain counsel and defend yourself, please feel free to give my office a call.

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Answered on 3/11/11, 10:59 am
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

AS was said, the creditor needs to have gone to court, and you should have gotten notice of the action.

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Answered on 3/11/11, 11:23 am
Steven Striffler Steven R. Striffler Attorney At Law

Yes. If the credit card company obtains a judgment against you it can place a lien on your house, car, and/or bank accounts. Feel free to contact me.

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Answered on 3/11/11, 11:24 am


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