PACA Trust Collection Services
The Law Offices of Sakaida & Bui represents PACA licensed sellers of wholesale produce throughout Southern California. As experienced lawyers representing the agricultural industry, we proivde legal help that is fully focused on protecting our client's rights.
Enforcing one's PACA rights usually involves three phases: 1) sending invoices that contain the requisite PACA trust language, 2) filing a lawsuit in federal district court, and, 3) restraining further dissipation of trust assets, liquidating debtor's assets and obtaining payments of unpaid PACA invoices. We will walk you through the entire process and advise you accordingly to protect your interest.
PACA Trust Enforcement Overview
Buyer Fails to PayWe send a demand letter on behalf of the client for payment.
Federal lawsuitWe file a complaint in federal district court to enforce PACA trust and seek restraining order to stop dissipation of trust assets.
Claim ProcedureCour orders liquidation of debtor's assets and the establishment of claim procedure to pay out PACA claims.
Get Your MoneyAfter the PACA claims are validated the liquidate funds are disbursed.