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Q: Can I recover my attorney’s fees from the consumer?

You may be able to recover reasonable attorney’s fees as determined by the court if you have a written agreement signed by your consumer that contains a provision allowing either one or both parties to recover attorney’s fees in the event suit is filed to enforce the agreement. In a contested case, you can recover your fees only if the court determines that you are the prevailing party. Unless there is a statute providing for the recovery of attorney’s fees in your specific type of case, you will not be able to recover attorney’s fees without a signed contract providing for them.

Q: How long will it take to collect my claim?

This will depend on whether it is necessary to file a lawsuit to enforce collection. We generally recommend filing suit if your obligor will not resolve the claim amicably at the outset of our collection efforts. With the recent budget cuts, many New Jersey Courts suffer from staffing shortages that delay the processing of routine paperwork in both contested and uncontested cases. Contested lawsuits are typically resolved in 6–18 months or less, depending on whether the matter is heard in Special Civil Part (for balances less than $15,000) or Superior Court (for balances in excess of $15,000).

Q: How do I place my claim with Sklar Law, LLC?

You may email us with the pertinent information. If you prefer, you may always phone or fax us with your claim details. In all cases, we will perform a conflicts check to make sure we can handle your claim and will then contact you to discuss the terms of our representation. Email : andy@sklarlaw.com Phone : (856) 258-4050 Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm Eastern Fax : (856) 258-6941