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0:00 Intro
4:16 What is the debt lawsuit process?
12:35 What is discovery?
16:00 Example of how discovery works in a debt lawsuit
17:53 What happens at court?
22:17 How can I prepare for my court date?
24:35 What's the difference between a hearing and trial?
28:06 Debt collectors don't want to go to trial
30:00 What happens in arbitration?
37:14 Settlement vs Consolidation vs Bankruptcy
39:27 How to negotiate debt settlement
42:06 How much do debts usually settle for?
45:52 What happens if you get sued and you have no money or assets?
47:44 Use SoloSuit to settle your debt
49:40 Wrap Up


We asked a lawyer for tips on how to prepare for court. In this video, we share our conversation with attorney Sarah Wolk about the lawsuit process, service requirements, court hearings, discovery, settlement opportunities, and trial proceedings. Here's a brief summary of what we learned:

👉To prepare for court, especially in a debt collection lawsuit, it’s important to respond to the lawsuit promptly to avoid a default judgment.
👉SoloSuit can help you draft and file a response that complies with court rules.
👉Know the facts of your case, especially in regards to your debt: how much you owe, when you made the last payment, etc.
👉Arbitration, especially in cases of smaller debts, can be a tactical move to get the case dismissed. Many collectors want to avoid the cost of arbitration.
👉Debt settlement is another great way to dismiss a case, where offering 20%-60% of the debt amount can be a good starting point.
👉For self-represented litigants, or those with limited resources, fee waivers, forms, and resources like SoloSuit can assist.
👉Lastly, considering bankruptcy might be useful, especially for those facing multiple debts.

ABOUT: Sarah Wolk is the Managing Partner and founding Partner at Wolk & Levine, LLP, a boutique law firm providing quality legal services to individuals and businesses in a diverse range of practice areas throughout California.
Website 👉👉 https://wolklevine.com/