Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Illinois
Collections-not small claims
I am a business owner. I have a customer who owes me a large amount of money (not small claims-it is more than $10,000). Do I need to hire an attorney to represent me, or can I represent myself?
Asked on 5/09/08, 4:01 pm
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Thomas Moens
Moens Law Offices, Chartered
Re: Collections-not small claims
That depends on your level of expertise. I like a medical analogy: You can take your own spleen out if you like. Is it a good idea? Depends on if you know where it is. When you get out of small claims, the rules become much more strict. If you miss a deadline or fail to file a document, you could lose your whole case. If it is only a little over $10K, you can still use the small claims court if you are only seeking the $10K.
Answered on 5/09/08, 4:07 pm
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