I loaned a family member $1,000 dollars can I take them to small claims court or file a judgement to garnish his wages?

Anyone can file suit over anything. Whether you win or not is another story. In Texas its only 100.00 approx to file suit in small claims. You have...

Do I need an attorney?

YES you should get a lawyer dealing in consumer debt. Answer the lawsuit, don't get defaulted. There needs to be an accounting done if you have...

Once an mediation settlement agreed is sign off by both parties the next step is to get judge signature once that happens every

Until signed off by the court if both side agree you can change the date. Other than that its a Rule 11 agreement and enforceable.

Is there a Civil Litigation Attorney Sacramento Calif region who would like to take a case? Full service or limited. ...

You cant solicit here on AVVO. Please use the find a lawyer feature above and find a civil litigation lawyer. With that kind of award you should...

Traffic accident resolved at court but insurance did not pay

The judgment will control as to who the court found liable. You have also passed any limitations period on the PI claim but that may be moot and...

Agreed, you need to consult a civil litigation lawyer to examine your rights under a Deceptive Trade claim. Use the find a lawyer feature here and...

If someone purchases product from me and does not pay how can I collect if they are out of state

I agree with both of these answers. Get a business lawyer to draft up your documents. Read these answers together and you have a great road map.

Can a collection agency only take the amount of money that is on the writ of garnishment?

Great answer above. Read the judgment. That is in your best interest.

Do I have a chance at collecting my judgment or should I move on?

I agree that the debt us unsecured and in a 7 IF he competes it will reduce your debt to potentially pennies. I think its time to move on. Get...

What should be my next step in this process? Is this valid?

No only filing a dec action but you may have claims for breach of contract and for placing an invalid lien. We all agree that you should consult a...