This book is designed for you, the business owner.You are more likely than most to either become a defendant in a small claims case or need to bring a small claims case to court. The goal of this book is, quite simply, to help you win.Whether you're going to court to pursue or defend an action or making a demand for payment, there are many steps you can take to achieve the end result you want and we'll review them in detail.

We cover:<ul> <li>Evaluating your case through research and consultation <li>Preparing your case, including identifying free preparation programs <li>Procedural matters and their impact <li>Pre-litigation maneuvers including settlement techniques, negotiation techniques and drafting final demand letters <li>Identifying the proper parties to lawsuits <li>Preparing, drafting and filing a complaint <li>Organizing and gathering evidence and witnesses <li>Delivering the most effective testimony

Sample Forms and Documents on CD-ROM!<ul> <li>Debtor's Order of Examination <li>Debtor's Statement of Assets <li>Bad Check Demand Letter <li>Letter by Defendant to Plaintiff in a Collections Matter <li>Plaintiff's Demand Letter <li>Post-Judgment Demand Letters <li>Settlement and Compromise Agreement <li>Trademark Infringement Demand Letter <li>Satisfaction of Judgment Form <li>Small Claims Continuance Form <li>Writ of Execution Form <li>Complaint Form (CA) <li>Subpoena (CT)