uabb domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /var/www/sites/lawfirmbackup_200125/wordpress/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6131If a judgment is given in your favor but the debtor is in the United States and you cannot collect the debt from them, don\u2019t worry \u2013 you don\u2019t have to give up and forget about the debt. It is possible to enforce Israeli judgments in the United States. Consult a lawyer from our firm and they will explain to you what can be done.<\/p>\n
There are situations where a person who owes money flees abroad<\/a>, or has already been abroad for a while for other reasons, and, because they are not in the country, it is difficult to collect the debt from them<\/a>. More specifically: what happens if a debtor stays in the United States and has an Israeli judgment against them? Will it be possible to enforce an Israeli court ruling in the United States?<\/p>\n When a creditor seeks to conduct legal proceedings in a foreign country, they are likely to encounter difficulties \u2013 in addition to the language and distance problems, there’s also the matter of understanding the foreign law and its implementation, finding a local lawyer to handle the case, communicating with the foreign lawyer, and more.<\/p>\n The issue becomes even more complicated when the creditor seeks to enforce an Israeli judgment in the United States, where each state has its own laws. An Israeli lawyer who is knowledgeable in debt collection and private international law will be able to assist the creditor with the proceedings, including locating a local foreign lawyer and mediating between the creditor and lawyer. The assistance includes consulting and help with execution of Israeli judgments in the United States.<\/p>\n In the process of enforcing Israeli judgments in the United States, debtors often attempt to thwart enforcement of the judgment by raising various allegations, with the aim of beginning the legal proceedings all over again in the foreign country and reaching a different outcome \u2013 which is a plausible expectation, since the laws in the USA are different from the Israeli laws.<\/p>\n For example, following the decision given in the Civil Action in Summary Procedure 14941-05-13 Ofek Rachel Ltd. And others ag. Ben Zion<\/a>, the debtor tried to raise claims against an Israeli judgment on a dispute regarding ownership of real estate in the United States. The Israeli court ruled<\/a> that the defendant must pay the claimants NIS 16 million. The debtor tried to argue against enforcement of the Israeli ruling, but the Court in New York rejected all his claims.<\/p>\n The debtor’s main allegations were that the Israeli judgment was obtained fraudulently and that its enforcement was contrary to public policy. As stated above, the Court in New York rejected these claims and decided that the Israeli ruling is final, and that its enforcement does not contradict the public policy of the State of New York.<\/p>\n The creditor\u2019s lawyer is supposed to oppose the raising of such claims, since the trial has already taken place and a ruling has been given, leaving no reason to allow further claims as if the case is still open.<\/p>\n However, there are situations in which it can be argued that the original judgment was given unlawfully, due to a clerical mistake or a mistake arising from oversight or omission. If the plaintiff was able to obtain a verdict in a move of underhanded opportunism, while the defendant was not in the country, without having sincerely attempted to locate the defendant \u2013 taking advantage of the situation, to gain the upper hand in court – this may eventually end up harming the plaintiff.<\/p>\n The debtor will be able to claim that the ruling was given unjustly and therefore should not be enforced. Of course, the court will examine the allegations in depth and decide the matter in accordance with the evidence before it.<\/p>\n An attorney who is familiar with the laws of both Israel and the relevant U.S. state will know how to assist the client in a lawsuit to enforce the Israeli ruling or in opposing enforcement. The goal of the attorney is to ensure that the winner of the judgment is able to exercise their rights under the judgment or, in cases where the legal proceedings are used in ill will, to protect the defendant.<\/p>\n Our law firm’s attorneys provide comprehensive legal advice and assistance to Israeli clients who wish to conduct legal proceedings in the United States and collect a debt owed to them in accordance with an Israeli court judgment. The attorneys at our firm are in contact with local foreign attorneys and work in coordination and cooperation with them, as much as required, to preserve your rights and allow you to receive what you deserve.<\/p>\n [author_and_contact_info]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If a judgment is given in your favor but the debtor is in the United States and you cannot collect the debt from them, don\u2019t worry \u2013 you don\u2019t have to give up and forget about the debt. 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<\/p>\nClaims of the Debtor<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Was the Judgment Given Lawfully?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Assistance of an Attorney to Enforce the Israeli Ruling<\/strong><\/h4>\n