Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources to host free Small Claims Court Clinic at South Dade Government Center

(MIAMI, August 18, 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, August 21, 2014.  The workshop commences at noon and will be held at the South Dade Government Center.  Attendees will receive hands-on assistance in learning how to file a case in Small Claims Court.

The Small Claims Court process is spearheaded by the department’s Office of Consumer Protection Division Chief, Gregory Baker.  Baker will provide an overview of the County’s Small Claims Court system and review steps on methods for filing 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 about this workshop, 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.

For questions concerning this event or need additional help, please contact RER’s Office of Consumer Protection at 305-375-3677.