The Langel Firm Consumer Protection Blog

How to Challenge Process Servers at NYC Traverse Hearings: A Guide in 2025 June 8, 2025

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 ...

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How the Homestead Exemption Works in New York December 24, 2024

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 ...

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When Death Stops Debt Collection: How CPLR § 5208 Protects Estates (But Not You) December 2, 2024

Statutes relating to the enforcement of money judgments require careful reading and analysis. The below summarizes CPLR § 5208 [Enforcement after death of judgment debtor; leave of court; extension of ...

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How Federal Powers Override NY's Student Loan Time Limits: Ultimate Guide November 24, 2024

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 ...

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100 Short Examples of Pareto's 80/20 Rule with 35 Key Insights November 13, 2024

Also known as: The Pareto Principle The Principle of Least Effort The Principle of Imbalance The Law of the Vital Few and the Trivial Many The More with Less Principal The Rule The 80/20 Rule asserts ...

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Fighting Foreign Lenders in NY Courts: Your Complete Guide to Jurisdictional Defenses November 7, 2024

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 ...

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