Did you know?
Attorneys and lawyers who specialize in small claims work with their clients to handle matters that are before a small claims court, or arbitration panel or tribunal where the amounts at issue do not justify a lawyer’s full professional services. Very often, by paying only several hundred dollars in fees to the small claims lawyer for a consultation, the lawyer can coach and serve as a resource to help the client settle, win, or avoid losing a case worth many thousands of dollars – without ever appearing in court for the client. For a business, State laws, however, may require that a lawyer represent it in a court proceeding, even in small claims matters.