Legal Question in Business Law in Florida

Re: Alternatives to getting Ad money back

Without reading your contract no one can give you proper advice. The cheapest way is for you to sue them in County Court in the County they are located in.

Re: Alternatives to getting Ad money back

Have you considered Mediation? This is a voluntary means of coming to an agreement between the parties whereby it costs you the mediator's hourly fee,perhaps a fee for the use of the meeting space, and your time. At the conclusion of the mediation, the outcome should result in an agreement that both parties can live with. If there is a violation of that agreement, it may be enforceable in a Court of Law. Depending upon where you are located, you might try contacting your local Bar Association to get a list of Certified Mediators. Mediation is an excellent alternative to litigation because it is less expensive, quicker,confidential, and less interruption of your business.

If you have other questions,you can call

our firm (239) 334-4121. Good luck.

Laurie Anton, Esq.

Certified Circuit Civil Mediator

Henderson, Franklin

239-334-4121 (Ext. 211)

Re: Alternatives to getting Ad money back

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RESPONSE: First, District court refers to Federal court which is usually available when the parties are from different states, and the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000.00 Since your claim does not exceed $75,000 there is no federal court subject matter jurisdiction over your claim.

Second, since your claim exceeds $5,000.00 you cannot be in small claims court. Instead you will be in county court. Because you are in county court, if you are a business you will need to hire an attorney (you are not allowed to file this suit yourself). Only attorneys may represent a corporation, if the matter is not in small claims court (i.e the "people's court").

Third, there is no right whatsoever for mental distress or hurt feelings, or emotional harm etc.. when the case involves a contract. They will be automatically barred.

Conclusion: If you desire to pursue your claim any further you will need to hire local counsel in Florida in the county where the Defendant resides or has an office. If you need the assistance of finding local counsel, then contact me at (305) 769-3000. Yours truly,

Randall L. Gilbert