Can a debt collector with a judgment against me{ 17 years now} freeze or take my savings from my bank account?

With respect, I don't agree. You are under no obligation to keep money in an account thereby making it easier for creditors to take that money and...

In verbal contracts, what is to stop someone from just saying you offered something when you didn't?

Absolutely nothing. As a former trial judge, I can tell you that witnesses swear to tell the truth and then promptly lie under oath routinely. It...

In an oral contract, if you make a mistake can you restate your offer without being bound by the previous offer

If your offer has not already been accepted, absolutely.

I won the judgement in small claims court

Sadly, no. Collecting a judgment can be monumentally difficult, but start by sending a demand letter to the defendant. If that does not work,...

What you are referring to is a "choice-of-law clause." That means that the substantive law (as opposed to the rules of procedure) of Michigan...

Is a written contract, signed and notarized by two parties iron clad to stand up in court?

I hate to be the bearer of potentially bad news, but virtually nothing is ironclad in court. From the limited information you have provided, it...

Can an attorney, collecting an alleged debt on behalf of a small municipality, in Texas, threaten to have the debtor arrested?

It is unethical under Texas law for an attorney to threaten criminal prosecution in order to secure a civil settlement. That having been said, the...

Can receipts and haveing communication on record of us talking about owner financing a home be enough evidence of a contract?

Real estate transactions are subject to what is known as the "statute of frauds," which in plain English means you have to have a signed contract. ...

Have a promissory not a company sign with me . and the company is now in default of the contract. like to know my options?

You have four years from the date of the last payment to file suit. You can do that on your own, depending on your comfort level or you can hire a...

Call the Client Attorney Assistance department at the State Bar of Texas. This is not part of the grievance process, i.e,, your lawyer won't get...