We missed our deadline to file a lien and have an unpaid invoice in the amount of $7,518 from our customer, the installing contractor. Is there something that can be done?
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Dec 28, 2021
Sorry about the issues. You can file suit in justice court for breach of contract or other claims depending on the facts.
If you want to proceed to do this yourself, you can find general information and forms here https://www.azcourts.gov/selfservicecenter. This is for Maricopa county http://justicecourts.maricopa.gov/CaseTypes/civilsuits.aspx. For other counties, review the court website for any forms and information. For fee waivers, review this https://www.azcourts.gov/courtfilingfees.
Nolo has good articles and books that may help you prepare https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/representing-yourself. You can search for cases here https://scholar.google.com/. Arizona rules of procedure are here https://bit.ly/2Nfj5kx.
If you cannot afford an attorney under a full representation or prefer to do this yourself but with the opportunity to get legal advice as needed, along the lines of a coach in some ways, you should consider hiring an attorney as needed under a limited representation. This provides a general overview and some Q&As on this type of representation https://bit.ly/2RaeHEP. Our office and others offer these services so reach out and see if this option makes sense for you and this matter.
I hope it works out and I wish you all the best.
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Dec 28, 2021
Thank you so much. Can you provide me your firms contact information?