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When the phone calls go unreturned and the refund never arrives, Pennsylvania consumers have a powerful — and widely underused — legal option right in their own backyard. You hired a contractor who walked off the job. The used car dealership sold you a lemon and won’t return your calls. Your landlord kept your security deposit without explanation. The furniture company delivered something that bore no resemblance to what you ordered. You’ve filed complaints, left voicemails,

In Pennsylvania, the general rule is that corporations and other business entities, such as LLCs , partnerships, and associations, must be represented by a licensed attorney in court. This is because these entities are considered separate legal “persons” from their owners. There are exceptions to this rule, typically for magisterial district court, or in some very limited circumstances (often involving consent agreements or stipulations on non-complex matters). However, these

We’ve handled enough contractor disputes to know that if you want to enhance your chances of a successful project, you must actively...