If you wish to bring suit against a defendant to collect an amount of money up to $15,000, you may sue in the Special Civil Part. If your claim is $3000 or less, you may sue in the small claims section of Special Civil Part. If you believe defendant owes you more than $15,000, your case should be filed in the Law Division of Superior Court.

Lawyers are trained legal professionals who can explain the laws to you; help you evaluate your options; negotiate or mediate conflicts with other people; prepare letters, court forms or other legal documents for you; and represent you in court. Many lawyers offer a free (or minimal fee) initial consultation.

A lot of lawyers specialize in one area of the law. General practitioners, however, have a wide varying range of matters that they handle. If your legal matter involves a specialized area of law like family, bankruptcy, taxation or patent law then you need to contact a specialist. If you are dealing with a general matter then a general practice lawyer should be able to help you.

The Superior Court regulates the practice of law in Connecticut. There are three ways to practice law legally in Connecticut.

1. Bar Admission;
2. CT recognition of attorney licensed to practice law in another state (Pro Hac Vice); and,
3. Law student certification.