In many
situations, Small Claims Court is the fastest, easiest, and least
expensive way to collect money that is owed to you. Cases heard in
Small Claims Court include a variety of legal disputes, such as
repair problems, breach of warranty, defective products, unreturned
rental deposits, undelivered goods, insurance claims, damage done to
property, etc.
Here are a few reasons why it makes sense
to use Small Claims Assistance Service:
Cost:
The cost for filing and serving a Small Claims case
is always lower than hiring an attorney. There are no contingency
(percentage) fees – just a low flat fee. Our fee is considered a
court cost, is recoverable since the court will automatically add it
to the judgment amount.
Time:
The court date will be set within 45-60 days rather
than months, or even years, as with Superior Court. You will be in
and out of court within a couple of hours, in most cases, instead of
days or weeks with a court trial.
Risk: There
is no risk that an error will be made when filing your case, such as
incorrect wording, filing in wrong court, or clerical errors. Your
case will be properly filed and served on the defendant within the
statutory limits.
Convenience:
We type your claim, file it with the court, serve the defendant, and
provide you with a copy of the proof of service (which we file with
the court). All you do is show up for the hearing date and present
your case.
Resolution:
Getting money owed to you quickly is important. Many defendants
will pay you immediately after being served in order to avoid going
to court. The incentive to prompt resolution is avoiding a judgment
on their credit record and the possibility of a bank levy or wage
garnishment.
Support:
We provide you with a “Small Claims Court Strategy Guide” which
offers tips on presenting a successful case before the Judge. We
can also assist with collection of the judgment after you win your
case, if the defendant does not pay voluntarily within 30 days.
