SMALL CLAIMS COURT | Pittsburgh Lawyer

Understanding Small Claims Court in Western PA Small claims Court is designed to be handled without a lawyer in PA. You can seek a money judgement of up to $12,000 for any civil case. However, you should at least consult with an attorney prior to filing suit. How is evidence…

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Arbitration or Mediation Clauses: Binding in PA?

Courts in Pennsylvania will typically enforce a valid agreement to submits a dispute to arbitration or mediation.  Let’s talk about arbitration, first.          ADR Clause – Arbitration  Pennsylvania has joined at least twenty (20) other states in adopting the Revised Uniform Arbitration Act (RUAA) that now governs…

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