Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

Need assistance filing suit

I need to file suit for breach of a 10K loan contract. I have all the necessary evidence to easily prevail-and there is a strong possibility that a default judgment will result as the defendant can not even afford to answer the suit. As a result, it may be a long time before I can enforce the judgment- I would like to retain an attorney who can file suit and obtain the default for a fixed economical fee and is ammenable to negotiating a separate fee for the remainder of the suit if an answer is filed. I'm a former paralegal and would be willing do whatever required to defray costs.

Thank You.


Asked on 11/23/03, 3:16 am

6 Answers from Attorneys
Sheldon G. Bardach Law Offices of Sheldon G. Bardach

Re: Need assistance filing suit

I am an attorney/litigator, and have been for 41 years. I would be willing to prepare a complaint, for you in pro. per., based upon your allegations for a retainer of $750, plus $250 of advanced costs. If the complaint is answered, I would become of record, and would reprsent you for an additional retainer of $6,750.00, to be the entire fee, unless the legal services required more than 20 hours of time, in which case, I would bill at the rate of $350.00 per hour to a maximum of an additional $7,500.00. (In other words, a total retainer of $15,000.00. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

Sheldon G. Bardach

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Answered on 11/23/03, 12:09 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Need assistance filing suit

I don't feel it appropriate to post fees, but would suggest that you contact me directly to discuss what you think is fair. If you can do some of the paperwork, my charges would be quite reasonable.

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Answered on 11/23/03, 3:59 pm
Alvin Tenner Law Office of Alvin G. Tenner

Re: Need assistance filing suit

Sorry not available.

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Answered on 11/24/03, 8:05 pm
Christopher M. Brainard, Esq. C. M. Brainard & Associates - (310) 266-4115

Re: Need assistance filing suit

I can provide you legal services on a piece by piece flat fee basis.

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Answered on 11/23/03, 6:38 pm
H.M. Torrey The Law Offices of H.M. Torrey

Re: Need assistance filing suit

we certainly can appreciate your legal situation here, especially in respect to keeping your costs down on a fairly straightforward yet limited $10K suit. we may be able to effectively and aggressively assist you on an in pro per basis, from start to finish, for as little as a flat fee of only $2000 if you are able to contact us directly no later than monday morning before our caseload fills up for the shortened holiday week.

whichever route you decide, we wish you the best of luck.

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Answered on 11/23/03, 11:33 pm
Larry Rothman Larry Rothman & Associates

Re: Need assistance filing suit

We can help you on a task fee basis rather than an hourly or contingency if you wish. Please contact our office at 714 363 0220 for an appointment.

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Answered on 12/01/03, 12:05 am


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