When you pursue a commercial debt in court, the gap between filing a lawsuit and getting a judgment can be months or years. A debtor may use that time to transfer property, drain bank accounts or move assets beyond your reach. Fortunately, there is a way for you to...
Protecting Your Business
Year: 2026
Can a contract delay allow you to terminate a contract?
A vendor, contractor or business partner just missed a key deadline. For small business owners in California, the ripple effect can be immediate: stalled revenue, frustrated clients and a deal that is no longer delivering what they signed up for. Under this much...
Is it possible to collect from a business that “closed” down?
Business closures do not cancel outstanding commercial debts. Many creditors walk away when a company shutters its doors or stops its services. However, California law provides specific paths to recover money even after a business stops operating. Securing payment is...
Personal guarantees in business contracts: Smart or risky?
When you run a small business in Los Angeles or Orange County, you sign contracts constantly. Landlords ask for them. Lenders require them. Vendors insist on added protection. In many of those agreements, you will find a clause that raises the stakes: a personal...
Post-judgment enforcement: Writs, debtor exams and bank levies
If you are a creditor, vendor or in-house counsel in Los Angeles or Orange County, winning a lawsuit will not automatically put money in your account. Debtors often delay, hide assets or refuse to pay, and that gap between court judgment and payment is where...
Decoding 3 common excuses that debtors use to stall payment
You finished the work, and it is time to ask your corporate client for payment. Suddenly, they begin to use various excuses to explain their delayed repayment. While this can seem valid at first, it is important to understand that these are tactics to protect your...

