Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in New York

Hello,

I'm looking to sue my ex boyfriend for money owed, around $16,000. About half of it is for various loans and purchases, and I have a signed document acknowledging that he owes me this money.

Then there are 2 jobs I did for him (I'm a graphic designer). One was invoiced and unpaid. The other was for a friend of his- I don't have direct contact with this person, and he was the facilitator. I don't have anything in writing other than text messages and emails that will show that I've done the work and that he promised I would get paid.

What are my options? What kind of lawyer do I need? (note that I selected credit, debt & collections law, but I'm not sure if this is correct.) I think that to start I'd like to send a warning letter, but I need it to be sent from a law firm, otherwise I believe it would be dismissed.

I appreciate your advice.

Thank you,

Gal Dor


Asked on 6/26/14, 8:18 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Carol Ryder Law Office of Carol Ryder PC

You can hire an atty, although the fees might not be worth it, or you can sue yourself ("pro se") in a court that is between Small Claims and Supreme Court, where damages are $5,001-$25K, County.

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Answered on 7/14/14, 2:53 pm


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