Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California
I do freelance design work in Chicago and have not been paid for many months and they are no longer responding to my calls or emails. My contract is based out of Oakland, CA. I am owed $6,800 and that is above small claims court limit in California. Do I need to hire an Oakland lawyer to sue for the money owed? How would I go about finding one?
Asked on 2/15/16, 3:55 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson
Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law
The small claims court limit is $7.000 for all cases and $10,000 if you file only one case a year. If you hire an attorney the fee will exceed the amount that you are due.
Answered on 2/15/16, 5:34 pm
Mr. Johnson is correct. You can sue for up to $10,000 in small claims.
Answered on 2/16/16, 10:12 am
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