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How Small Claims Court Really Works When a Client Owes You Money
Aug 06, 2026
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A client owes you a few thousand dollars, they’ve stopped answering, and hiring a lawyer to chase it would cost more than the debt. After 20 years litigating, I can tell you this is one of the most co...
Ask the BattleTested Lawyer: Is Sending a Demand Letter Worth It Before I Sue?
Aug 05, 2026
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“Should I just send them a demand letter, or is that a waste of time?” A business owner asked me this after a client stopped paying and stopped answering. She assumed a demand letter was either a magi...