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The Art of Writing a Demand Letter

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Colorado Law Compass wants to congratulate Texas lawyer Bill Ogletree for yesterday’s wave of unwanted attention in the blawgosphere. Mr. Ogletree’s name was all over the place for a Smoking Gun story about a letter he wrote to the City of Houston, Continental Airlines, and the Houston airport’s food court management company. During a layover [...]

Signing Away Your Right to Sue – What a Release Agreement Can Mean

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

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There is a sign in the parking garage where I work that reads something to the effect of: “Acme Property Management is Not Responsible for Any Damage to Your Vehicle.” You’ve seen those kinds of signs before. I’ve always wondered just how enforceable they were, and I hadn’t given it much thought until a couple [...]

Where a Bounced Check Can Land You

Monday, February 8, 2010

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If you’ve had a checking account, at some point you’ve probably been in the red. It’s especially an easy thing to do in this Electronic Age when all you have to do is whip out your debit card and keeping track of your balance can be either as easy as checking it online or as [...]

5 Things to Ask for in a Debt Settlement Negotiation to Save Money

Sunday, February 7, 2010

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Know what I hate? I hate having any work done on my car. I hate going into the shop and being at the complete mercy of the mechanic, because I don’t know anything about how cars work. Well, I don’t know anything about how cars that were built after 1980 work. [...]

Having Your Check Garnished – 5 Things You Should Know

Friday, February 5, 2010

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Having Your Check Garnished – 5 Things You Should Know

Before anyone can garnish your paycheck, they need to get a judgment against you, which requires filing a lawsuit. If someone threatens to garnish your paycheck, unless they’ve served you with a lawsuit, call their bluff. There are some exceptions to requiring a judgment, however, and often arise when dealing with a federally guaranteed student [...]

5 Things You Should Know Before You Go to Court

Thursday, February 4, 2010

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Be early. Know where you’re supposed to go and find out where you need to check in with the clerk to let the court know you’re there. Most times the clerk is actually in the courtroom. There will be a docket sheet hanging outside the courtroom. It is full of names and case numbers. Check [...]

How to Win in Small Claims Court

Sunday, January 17, 2010

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So, you’ve prepared your small claims case, served the defendant, and filed your case with the court clerk, and today’s your big day. It’s time for trial. Are you ready? Here are some tips to help make sure you are prepared for trial and what to expect. Make sure you have read everything the court has given [...]

How to Sue Someone in Colorado Small Claims Court

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

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In the first post in this series, I wrote about some of the things you need to consider before you file or respond to a suit in small claims court. If you have decided to proceed, this post is hopefully going to help you manage to get a lawsuit filed or help you respond to [...]

Colorado Small Claims Court – Should You Sue?

Monday, December 28, 2009

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Let’s face it. Sometimes, you don’t need a lawyer to handle a legal dispute. Sometimes. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not here to talk you out of ever hiring a lawyer. But if the issues are straight forward, or if the cost of hiring a lawyer would erase any recovery you would get, you might [...]

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