Small Claims Court Clinic to be held in Miami Shores, Florida

(MIAMI, February 7, 2014) – Miami-Dade County’s Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER), Office of Consumer Protection will host a FREE Small Claims Court Clinic on Thursday, February 27, 2014 commencing at Noon (12:00 p.m.) at the Miami Shores Community Center.  Attendees will receive hands-on assistance in learning how to file a case in Small Claims Court.

The Small Claims Court process will be led by RER’s Office of Consumer Protection Division Chief, Gregory Baker.  Mr. Baker will provide an overview of the County’s small claims court system and review steps for how to file small claims court documents.  At the end of the workshop, participants will be allotted time for a “Q & A.” 

The Small Claims Court process is used by individuals to address disputes involving $5,000 or less without the costly assistance of an attorney. 

For more information, visit http://www.miamidade.gov/business/consumer-protection.asp or call 305-375-3677 for instructions in English and Spanish on “How to File in Small Claims Court.”  Legal forms may be downloaded from the website free of charge or pay a nominal fee of $5.00 at the Clinic.

For questions regarding this clinic or need additional information, please contact RER’s Office of Consumer Protection at 305-375-3677.