Legal Question in Business Law in Missouri

Civil judgement

I won a civil judgement for $100,000 plus legal fees. The defendant has not paid, even though he has the assets. He has homes and property, but has placed them in other people names. In addition he has bank leins against the properties for collateral.

He has also lost over $80,000 in other breach of contract lawsuits and has not paid a penny on those judgements.

He continues to live the high life while I've had to file Ch 13 bankruptcy due to his fraud.

I've already spend $2,000 to win and I don't have much more money for more legal fees.

How do I get my money?

Am I wasting my time and money trying to collect?


Asked on 11/28/07, 11:19 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
fred berger Riezman Berger, P.C.

Re: Civil judgement

I can handle the case on a contingency basis if you believe the person has assets, and it will not cost you anything other than the filing fee (between $66-$125 depending on the location. Give me a call if you want to discuss this further. Fred Berger [email protected]

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Answered on 11/28/07, 11:26 am
Anthony DeWitt Bartimus, Frickleton Robertson & Gorny, PC

Re: Civil judgment

A judgment is rather worthless if the person you sued does not have assets. If he has joint bank accounts, holds property jointly with others, and has pledged other property and assets it could complicate the process of getting the judgment satisfied.

You need an experienced collection attorney who has expertise in handling this kind of contested collection matter. I noted another lawyer has volunteered to take your case on a contingent fee. This may be a very good deal for you since it won't involve paying any more money for fees.

Good luck.

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Answered on 11/28/07, 6:00 pm


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