Legal Question in Administrative Law in Maryland

Is an attorney necessary for a claim of over $5000

My husband and I own a general contracting business. We did work for a homeowner that has refused to pay us our final payment due of $5,200. We filed a case against him at the Frederick County district court for the $5,200. We are choosing to not get an attorney. After doing some research I have read articles about self representation. So my question is this... Do we have to have an attorney represent us since the amount we are asking for is $5,200 (which is over $5,000)??? Our company is a single member LLC. The research I have found so far has been confusing. It almost sounds like we have to have an attorney, or drop our amount down to $5,000. But I am not sure, so I want to try to get clarification on this before I run out of time. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Melissa


Asked on 6/29/05, 10:48 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Daniel Press Chung & Press, P.C.

Re: Is an attorney necessary for a claim of over $5000

Only a lawyer can represent an LLC in matters over $5000.

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Answered on 6/29/05, 11:11 am
G. Joseph Holthaus III Law Offices of G. Joseph Holthaus

Re: Is an attorney necessary for a claim of over $5000

Corporations must be represented by an attorney. This is because one must be licensed to practice law and representing a corporation is not representing a personal interest (wherein the later case an attorney is not needed). Contact an attorney.

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Answered on 7/05/05, 9:43 am


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