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SUMMARY:Small Claims for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Summary \nUnpaid invoices. Broken contracts. Customers who won’t pay. Small business owners face these disputes regularly — and small claims court offers a fast\, low-cost way to resolve them without hiring a lawyer. This workshop\, presented by SBDC business advisor Michael DeDonato\, J.D.\, M.B.A. walks business owners through exactly how the process works in California. \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of this session\, attendees will be able to: \n\nDetermine eligibility and limits — Understand the dollar limits for suing as an individual vs. a business entity\, and the restrictions on how many claims can be filed per year.\nIdentify a valid legal claim — Learn to distinguish a legally recognized reason someone owes money from a mere feeling of being wronged\, using real-world examples (unpaid loans\, broken contracts\, unpaid services).\nChoose the correct court and file properly — Learn how to determine proper venue\, complete the right forms (SC-100\, SC-103\, SC-104\, etc.)\, and correctly name the defendant to protect your ability to collect.\nUnderstand fees and fee waivers — Know filing costs by claim amount and how to request a fee waiver if needed.\nNavigate special situations — Recognize the unique rules for suing government agencies\, healthcare providers\, and attorneys over fees.\nPrepare for the hearing — Know what evidence to gather\, service and notice requirements\, postponement procedures\, and options like the LA-ODR/TurboCourt online settlement tool.\nUnderstand outcomes and limitations — Learn what happens after judgment\, including the 30-day waiting period\, collection responsibilities (the court won’t collect for you)\, and appeal rights.\n\nWho Should Attend \n\nSmall business owners and entrepreneurs owed money by clients\, vendors\, tenants\, or contractors\nSole proprietors\, partnerships\, LLCs\, and corporations considering whether to pursue a dispute in court\nLandlords or business owners with rental-related disputes\nAnyone who has been served or threatened with a small claims lawsuit and wants to understand the process from the defendant’s side\nBusiness advisors\, bookkeepers\, and consultants who support clients with contract and payment disputes\nBusiness owners who want a low-cost\, no-lawyer-required alternative to civil litigation\n\nREGISTER NOW \n
URL:https://longbeachsbdc.org/workshop/small-claims-for-small-businesses/
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CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations
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