Stuart Gregory Steingraber

My practice areas include: debtor/creditor bankruptcy matters; real estate matters; estate planning; debt collection; contract disputes. I have received over 140 5 star client reviews on my Avvo website. In 2021, I moved from Corona, CA to Wrightwood, CA. My mailing address is now: P.O. Box 600, Wrightwood, CA 92397. My telephone number is still: (951) 549-9446.

Western State University College of Law

J.D. (1976) | Law

1972 - 1976

Honors: Top 8% in graduating class

Western State University College of Law

B.S. (1974) | Law

1972 - 1974

Honors: Received degree Bachelor of Science in Law

California State Bar  # 72812

Member

1976 - Current

California

Since 1976

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Q. If a bill is from 1999 and the water comp wrote it off in 2005, can they ask for payment of same bill in the yr 2018?

January 24, 2019

A: Answering your question invites a discussion of the "statute of limitations". The law encourages prompt resolution of debt issues. The longer resolution is delayed, the greater the risk of harm to either party. Tennessee has established time limits on seeking the court's help in collecting a debt. If the collection process involves using the court system, the creditor/plaintiff must file the action within the time limits in TN. If the claim is not filed within the time limites, it is deemed "unenforceable". You must raise that defense or you risk losing your defense. Good luck to you.

Q. Are you able to place a lien on a worker's compensation claim in the state of Indiana?

January 24, 2019

A: Probably not because worker's comp awards are generally protected from creditor's claims. WC awards are intended to compensate a person injured on the job and not to pay the worker's debts.

Q. How do I collect on a $25,000 promissory note with a maturity date of December 31, 2018?

January 23, 2019

A: Sue and get a judgment anyway. In CA, it is good for 10 years and can be renewed for 10 year multiples in the future. CO probably has a similar arrangement. Good luck and God bless.