Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in New York
collection agencies
can a collection agency file a judgment against you or garnish your wages -
Asked on 7/09/08, 8:22 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
jeffrey lazroe
Jeffrey A. Lazroe attorney at law
Re: collection agencies
Only a lawyer can start an action that can result in a judgment. Only if a judgment is entered can a wage garnishment be placed.
A collection agency can not do either.
It is a scare tactic which is in violated of the Fair debt and Collection Law.
If this was done, contact me and we can start a lawsuit against the collection agency.
Answered on 7/10/08, 7:00 pm