Litigation is time consuming and expensive, both in terms of the filing fees and lawyer costs, making “small claims court” a desirable path for many litigants. There, you get a hearing right away (in weeks versus months) and you don’t need a lawyer. In fact, you can fill-out the Complaint…
Advantages of Filing in Lowest Court in PA
Advantages of Suing For Money in Small Claims Court Small claims court is the fastest and most cost-effective way to resolve many civil claims for money. That said, we have written about the pitfalls of filing your lawsuit for money in small claims court. The big disadvantage is, either side…
Filing on the Lowest Level Court – Common Mistakes
Common Strategic Mistakes When Filing in Small Claims Court Filing your lawsuit in small claims court is often the fastest, most efficient, and cost-effective way to resolve a dispute. However, strategically, you may want to re-think the decision to file in small claims court, especially if you expect the Defendant…
Lowest Court “Judgment” to Execute on Real Property?
Our Pittsburgh attorneys often get asked: I won in small claims court (before a magisterial district judge), so now how do I enforce it against the defendant’s real property? First of all, before you can do anything, the opposing party has thirty days to appeal. Then, the local magistrate’s decision…
SMALL CLAIMS COURT | Pittsburgh Lawyer
Pittsburgh Lawyer For Small Claims Court Cases (and Appeals) in PA What is “Small Claims Court?” Small claims court is an affordable and easy way without a Pittsburgh lawyer to resolve disputes involving $12,000 or less, exclusive of interest and filing fees. You simply fill out a form, pay a…
