Legal Question in Administrative Law in New York

I am in a conflict over $5,000 that the other party wants me to pay her. I was paid 10,000 upfront for services, which I delivered. The original agreement, recorded on email but not in a contract was $10,00 up front and $10,000 upon completion and satsifaction. I delivered and they were dissastisfied and asked me to pay back $7,500. I paid back $2,500 and am now refusing to pay more. I'm thinking that if they sue I will negotiate or just pay. But a friend tells me that I could get a summons immediatly and need a lawyer. Do I need to line up a lawyer? They do not have a good case but they may pursue it anyway.


Asked on 4/06/16, 3:16 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Indeed the other party can rather easily take you to small claims court and seek damages of up to $5000. If you get a summons (and complaint) you in fact got sued so there is no difference.

There are quite a number of legal technicalities and claims that you yourself can make to address their claims and maybe even seek the second $10,000 payment that is owed to you. It's always a good idea to retain an attorney to chaperon you through the proceedings and represent your interests prior to and in court.

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Answered on 4/06/16, 7:56 am


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