Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in California

Letter threatening to sue

I received a letter from a lawyer stating that I owe their client $4700 and stating that unless my lawyer contacts them, I can expect litigation to ensue. Does this mean I'm going to be sued?


Asked on 3/04/08, 6:15 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: Letter threatening to sue

Usually a lawyer will not threaten suit unless it is meant.

To learn more about strongarm collection tactics and how to deal with them, go to http://www.budhibbs.com. If you do get sued, make sure to appropriately and timely respond to the lawsuit.

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Answered on 3/04/08, 6:56 am
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Letter threatening to sue

Of course, that is it's plain language. Work out a settlement that's fair to you if you owe the money, or prepare to defend the case. It is really small claims court jurisdiction, so that's where it should be filed.

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Answered on 3/04/08, 12:43 pm


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