Lawsuit Economics - The Cost of Justice
Costs involved in filing a lawsuit in California
Costs for filing a lawsuit can be substantial. Court costs go to the respective court system (California or 9th Circuit Federal), not to your lawyer. For an idea of the costs that may be involved in filing court documents, see the Orange County Superior Court's fee schedule here.
Other costs to consider are:
- hiring a private investigator to go fact-finding
- depositions
- appeals
- jury fees (if going to trial)
- and potentially many others
The Law Offices of Brian Pedigo will let you know any and all anticipated costs to filing a lawsuit before that is ever done. This information is provided only to give a rough estimate to the cost to bring a lawsuit in California.
Justitia Omnibus - "Justice for All"
We hate to see "average Joe victims" get turned away by lawyers and law firms because the monetary damages are not high enough. These lawyers and firms typically cannot take an "average injury" case because it is not economically worthwhile - the lawyer could (and probably would) actually lose money if (s)he accepted representation. If you have called other law firms and lawyers and have been turned down, check out our small claims advisory service. We'll help you seek justice in the small claims court. For one flat fee, we'll help you with all the forms, and give you unlimited phone consultations up until your day of trial. Click here to go to our small claims information page.
Disclaimer
The information obtained here is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your specific individual situation. We invite you to contact us and welcome your calls, letters and electronic mail. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not send any confidential information to us until an attorney-client relationship has been established.
