Q: I won a case against a company in small courts, they won't pay me. What should I do next?
I sued a Pool company in small claims and won the case but they won't pay me. I filed a judgment lean but I don't know what to do with it and want to know how I can get paid, I tried contacting some lawyers but they won't accept my case.
A:
It is unusual that you are unable to locate a lawyer willing to take your case. There are many, many attorneys who practice in the area of collections, and collecting a judgment is a typical bread-and-butter type of case for most.
Search for an attorney who practices in the area of law called "collections" in or near the county where the pool company's office is located. Many attorneys who practice in this area of law will start work for as low as a $5,000 retainer. In many instances, your legal fees can be added to what is being collected.
If the pool company is still in business, it very likely has bank accounts and pending contracts from which funds can be garnished, as well as vehicles and inventory that can be seized to collect your judgment if necessary.
The only reason I can think that an attorney would shy away from this type of case is if the pool company is out of business, in which case it likely has no assets, or if you are unwilling to pay the attorney for his/her services.
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