Thursday, April 4, 2019

The Judgment Recovery Guidebook, 4th Edition


“Enforcing judgments is the practice of leaving no stone unturned to maximize collection of monetary damages awarded by the court.  It is not being a thief or scoundrel.  It is not taking something from someone without having just cause to do so, nor doing so without an order or writ from the court.  It is also not violating a person’s rights nor failing to recognize the responsibilities that the person holding the judgment must treat the Judgment Debtor with all due respect.” 

I am working on the final edits to the 4th edition of my guidebook on enforcing civil and small claims judgments.  Please let me know if you are interested in obtaining a copy by dropping me a line at service@rapidrps.com.  Thanks.

Sunday, March 31, 2019

Serving Legal Process Changes its Face in Arizona


Serving Legal Process Changes its Face in Arizona

In Arizona, there are generally three parties who can serve legal process:  The Sheriff, the Constable, and private Process Servers have historically been the persons who are allowed (or mandated) to serve legal process in Arizona. 

But now, some things have changed.  HB2230, signed by Governor Doug Ducey on March 22, 2019 amends sections 12-1574 and 12-1577 of the Arizona Revised Statutes relating to writs of (non-wage) garnishments, allowing service by the judgment creditor via certified mail.  This new statute benefits the lawyers in the Arizona Creditors’ Bar Association (and others), who may find their service fees lower by capturing writ services in-house.