QUESTION
Can lawyers help collect small claims?
Asked on May 27th, 2015 on Personal Injury - Washington
14 ANSWERS
Personal Injury Law Attorney serving San Diego, CA
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Law Office of Robert Burns
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That would be a yes.
Answered on Aug 28th, 2015 at 8:20 PM
That would be a yes.
Answered on Aug 28th, 2015 at 8:19 PM
Plaintiff Animal Bites Attorney serving Missoula, MT
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That would be a no.
Answered on Aug 28th, 2015 at 8:19 PM
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That would be a yes.
Answered on Aug 28th, 2015 at 8:08 PM
Thomas Edward Gates
The attorney can draft garnishment documents to serve on the defendant.
Answered on Jun 23rd, 2015 at 3:08 PM
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Yes; But it really isn't cost efficient to hire a lawyer to collect a small claims judgment.
Answered on Jun 23rd, 2015 at 3:08 PM
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They can, but many will not be willing to do so, since their fees may outweigh any benefit to you. Good Luck.
Answered on Jun 23rd, 2015 at 3:08 PM
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Andrew T. Velonis, P.C.
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Well we can, but it's usually not worth it. Small claims is designed so that you can bring a claim without a lawyer. It doesn't hurt to call around, maybe for a few hundred dollars one will work with you going over the claim and the paperwork and the how-to's of proving your case and then you can go ahead on your own.
Answered on Jun 23rd, 2015 at 3:08 PM
James Eugene Hasser
Yes, but they may not be willing to because of the size, but there is probably one out there that will take the case. Look for a collection lawyer. Good luck.
Answered on Jun 23rd, 2015 at 3:08 PM
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Yes. Absolutely.
Answered on Jun 23rd, 2015 at 3:08 PM
Edwin K. Niles
Yes, but since it's a small amount you might have trouble finding anyone who might be interested.
Answered on Jun 23rd, 2015 at 3:08 PM
Ronald A. Steinberg
Yes. Once you have gotten a judgment, a collection attorney could help to collect it. It is expensive. 50% or so.
Answered on Jun 23rd, 2015 at 3:08 PM
Lisa Hurtado McDonnell
Sure if you have a judgement from small claims an attorney can help,you collect. Does the person you have a judgement against have any assets or a job?
Answered on Jun 23rd, 2015 at 3:08 PM
Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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Generally the only thing that a attorney may do for you and small claims is to assist you in properly writing up the complaint. You are not allowed to be represented by an attorney and small claims, and if one appears you will be kicked up to District Court.
Answered on Jun 23rd, 2015 at 3:08 PM