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    Lawyer fees!

    OK so I own a business in Houston, TX and I've had a customer who used to be a "house account" customer until he ran out on his bill. He owes me $1,919.08. My question is, to whomever has had experience with something like this, how much am I going to spend on Lawyer fees to get him to actually pay up? He has owed this amount since May 2011. Could I also tack on some sort of interest/penalty?

    This guy makes me
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    Re: Lawyer fees!

    All I know is that hiring a guy called Tony is cheaper and more effective than a lawyer
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    Lawyer fees!

    Take him to one of those Judge Judy-like tv shows.
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    Re: Lawyer fees!

    Originally Posted by ShiftySamurai
    Take him to one of those Judge Judy-like tv shows.
    I would definitely wear my Trials hoodie (although possibly frowned upon in the courtroom)
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    Sad to say you'll definitely pay just about that in fees. You could try suing him on your own, but you'll probably need a lawyer to at least write up the paperwork.
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    Re: Lawyer fees!

    Ummm if he owes you money and you have proof surely that isn't even a case? Should the police not just make him pay you?
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    Take him to the small claims court, settle for 1,000 and write off the rest for his co-operation. Might be the best option, otherwise you could easily waste a lot more money. I presume his credit rating was alright before you entered business with him?
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    Re: Lawyer fees!

    Originally Posted by NonRedOrchid
    Take him to the small claims court, settle for 1,000 and write off the rest for his co-operation. Might be the best option, otherwise you could easily waste a lot more money. I presume his credit rating was alright before you entered business with him?
    Yea, that sounds like a good option
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