Civil Court Practice Blogs

When challenging "service" (delivery) of the summons and complaint, arm yourself with the knowledge you need to attack the case confidently. This comprehensive review examines recent court decisions ...

The Homestead Exemption law in New York, as detailed in § 5206, safeguards a person's primary residence from being used to satisfy a monetary judgment. The government's policy in implementing the ...

What You'll Learn: In this comprehensive guide, you'll learn: How New York's 20-year statute of limitations on money judgments under CPLR § 211(b) operates, including exceptions for written ...

The collection-litigation market in New York is as aggressive as ever. From a defense perspective, this blog explores the potent defenses of a) lack of subject matter jurisdiction, b) lack of personal ...

Understanding New York's Confession of Judgment Law and Recent Amendments New York's Confession of Judgment (COJ) law, codified in N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 3218, is a powerful legal tool that allows creditors ...

Forum selection clauses in loan agreements force out-of-state borrowers to litigate in New York. As a collection defense attorney, I've observed how these provisions can tilt the playing field in ...