Judgements in Harris County, Texas

Judgements in Harris County, Texas are enforceable statewide until debtors file bankruptcy. Upon receiving a file stamp from the Clerk of Court, an automatic stay immediate prohibits any further collection effort. Actual notice to creditors is not required before the automatic stay becomes effective, however, if creditors do not subsequently receive notice from the court (debtors list of creditors) the stay and any subsequent discharge are unenforceable.

Consumer bankruptcy specialists are known for liberal use of legal assistance and paralegals. Legal assistants and paralegals may only assist lawyers when providing legal advice. They may not practice law or represent individuals in court. Legal assistants and paralegals generally provide a valuable service and reduces attorney fees, costs, and expenses by performing legal tasks for an attorney who remains responsible for all work product produced. As professionals, all states require attorneys to pass a state bar examination, and as a condition of remaining in good standing, must insure all work performed by paralegals achieves the same quality result as would be produced by an attorney.

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