June, Although I am not an attorney, I can only venture an observation. People or businesses who have money always have the advantage over those of us who do not. If your cause is legitamate then you will have nothing to fear. In fact, under the circumstances that you elaborated on you will probably get your court costs along with your money. But you must rely on your attorney. Listen, but don's act until you truly understand what your attorney is sayiing. You hired him, but he didn't hire you. Good luck. Michael Joel Held