Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Michigan

Re: Filing a Civil law suit

Contrary to popular belief, attorneys actually draft their own complaints and their own documents (sometimes we borrow and once in a while there are court-approved forms we can use). The practice of law is not about finding the right form to fill out. If that was the case, we would not have to go to law school.

Re: Filing a Civil law suit

there are no resources available for lawsuits over 5,000. These are not small claims and should be handled by an attorney or at least you should consult with an attorney who can assist with your filing. Visit www.kliszlaw.com to discuss. Tim Klisz

Re: Filing a Civil law suit

You cannot file a claim in small claims for $5000, the limit is $3000.00. You can file in District Court up to $25k. While you could represent yourself in the suit and file your own summons and complaint, it may be worth it to hire an attorney who may be able to negotiate a settlement that would include attorney fees and court costs. If you need help with this, contact our office at www.schmierlaw.com