We have a proble with a company not compensating us for the phone bill that they caused to be 1200.00 for just one month!! Does anyone know where i can go i do not have a lot of money to spend with an attorney.
2007-02-15 10:30:59 · 6 answers · asked by trksr4girls2 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
A claim this size is going to go to small claims court, and as someone above said, you can file in small claims without a lawyer. Small claims courts use simplified procedures and judges may have more leeway to reach an equitable remedy than they might in traditional courts (this depends on your local jurisdiction).
If small claims isn't going to work, you can still appear before a court pro se, that is without a lawyer, but its not a good idea. You may be able to find a lawyer who will work on a contingency, so that they will only collect a fee if you are awarded damages by the court. You can try legal services but unless you are indigent, chances are they will not have the resources to help. You can also try the legal clinic of a local law school if the clinic is focused on the type of dispute you have.
2007-02-15 10:56:55 · answer #1 · answered by trevdl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not free attorney, but you can contact the state attorney general's office of consumer protection services. they might be able to help.
2007-02-15 18:34:37 · answer #2 · answered by Shredded Cottage Cheese 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most lawyers will work free if they think you can win a lawsuit, they will get their money when the suit is won.
2007-02-15 18:34:37 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call around and ask if they take pro bono cases. Also you can try prairie state legal services. They go by your income.
www.pslegal.org
2007-02-15 18:40:24 · answer #4 · answered by besitos2610 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not need an attorney.
Go to small claims court. Its free.
2007-02-15 18:33:55 · answer #5 · answered by charlotte q 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing is ever Free!
2007-02-15 18:32:55 · answer #6 · answered by refuse2lose_2006 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋