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Junior Lienholders Beware of the Deed in Lieu

July 14th, 2014
A grant deed in lieu of foreclosure (“deed in lieu”) given by a beneficiary to a foreclosing lender does not merge with the foreclosing lender’s deed of trust. For creditors with junior liens secured by real property, including contractors who… Read More
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Categories: Real Estate
Tags: business, debt collection, legal dispute, Michael A. Friedrichs, real estate, real estate law, real estate litigation, real estate transaction

What is Better than a Pre-Judgment Writ of Attachment?

November 22nd, 2013
A major concern collecting a business debt is whether the debtor has the assets to satisfy a money judgment and whether the assets will be available once a judgment is rendered for the creditor. The writ of attachment is a powerful tool to secure pro… Read More
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Categories: Litigation
Tags: business, debt collection, legal dispute, litigation, real estate, real estate law, real estate litigation, real estate transaction