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How would retaining an attorney work in small claims?
by balls187 9y ago
How would retaining an attorney work in small claims?
- ivraatiems 9y agoIIRC it's the same as doing it anywhere else. You retain someone to represent you and they do so. In some states, you must appear on your own - but not in MA, I don't think, and you can still have an attorney advising you even if they can't appear with you.
- dbcurtis 9y agoCertainly in California you must represent yourself. But you can consult an attorney. They will point out the counter-arguments that you need to be prepared for, which is a very valuable service.
- balls187 9y agoAny idea of the ball park costs for such consultation? I'm looking at taking two parties to small claims court, over ~$1,000 USD, and wonder if it's worth the fees to seek legal guidance.
- KGIII 9y agoWell, an attorney might suggest they not use words like robbery. Robbery is defined, as a legal term. This is just simple theft. Robbery requires force, implied force, or fear. It's going to suck if this guy gets sued for libel. Theft is often a misdemeanor where robbery is often a felony. They are pretty different things, legally speaking.