I took a roofing company to small claims several years ago. I was lucky, the owner didn't show, and I won by default. He flew the coup, and all I could do with my judgement was use it as a tax write off.
However, I had all my paper work and documentation in order before I went to court. If you have kept notes of conversations, have those handy too.
I have reached a settlement with my PB. I am keeping the final payment that was due him, and he is paying half my attorney fees. We are settling out of court. The lawyer made out with $1500.00.

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