Attached is a guide published to help Ohio citizens understand the state small claims courts rules and process.Read through the document to answer the following questions of how to handle suing someone or being sued by someone in the state of Ohio.

For a practical example, let's say a potential client comes into your law firm and tells you that her car was towed by a private towing company from a private parking lot in Athens. She once saw on the news that there is a maximum charge for any towing in the state, and she believes she has beenillegally overchargedby the towing company by $1,500. She needs your legal expertse on what to do next.

Answer the following questions:

1. Is Athens County required to have a small claims court?If so, by whom? And What is the purpose of small claims courts?
2. You will sue to reclaim the overcharges.Based on the amount, is small claims court the appropriate venue? Why or why not
3. If you obtain a favorable judgment in your client's lawsuit, how do you help her make sure she gets her money back? What are her options? Conversely, if youdo notobtain a favorable judgment in your client's lawsuit, does she have any options to dispute the judgment?
4. Go to theAthens County small claims court website. How much will it cost your client to file her case?
5. Can you settle the claim before it goes to the judge?If so, can the court help with that?

Ohio Small Claims Court Citizens Guide.pdf