Small Claims

This case study will examine a hypothetical small claims judgment that our office collects. The judgment was entered on January 1, 2018, for the small claims limit of $10,000 (see RCW 12.40.010 ). Though the judgment was entered at the start of 2018, this hypothetical client waited until January 2021 to hire Garnishment Gurus. The debtor didn't magically pay the debt, which they usually don't! Off to the races! After hiring us, we quickly discover the debtor is employed makin

When it comes to legal matters, many people may not know where to start. A small claims judgment is often the first step in getting paid for a debt or injury. At Baner and Baner Law Firm, we understand the importance of taking this initial step, and we are here to help guide our clients through the process. As a Washington State law firm located in University Place, WA, we have attorneys that focus their days on debt collection and enforcing existing judgments. We understand

So, you have been sued in small claims? Let us provide some guidance This article is focused on a defendant's perspective of small claims in Washington State. Other articles we have written about small claims include: Plaintiff side information is here . General information about small claims is here . First, the good news You are not allowed to have an attorney represent you in small claims court. This means you do not have to start the sometimes difficult task of finding on

So, you have decided to take your dispute to a Washington State small claims court. (Another article discusses when that might make sense or not) The first thing to do will be to file and serve the case in the local small claims court. After that the defendant will need to be served with at least a copy of the small claims filing and possibly additional documents depending on which county you are in (e.g. a date of hearing, required forms from the Court, etc.). If you haven'

A brief explanation of small claims situations in Washington State