[kirb20]

I want to. But the whole thing is very daunting. I do not know if I need a lawyer, and if not, how to find the specific case law and clauses that would protect me. I feel like they will come in with a big lawyer and I will be blown out of the water.... Having said that, I am definitely still considering.

[jimworcs]

The system in small claims is designed to be able to proceed without a lawyer. You need to establish that Delta breached their contract with you and that they failed to make reasonable efforts to meet their obligations. The airlines rely on your fear. If you read many of the posts in here, you will find there is a pattern. They will make an offer just before you go into court. The worst that can happen is that you would lose. The cost of filing is small and you will at least have a sense of justice.

[azstar]

Originally Posted by kirb20

I want to. But the whole thing is very daunting. I do not know if I need a lawyer, and if not, how to find the specific case law and clauses that would protect me. I feel like they will come in with a big lawyer and I will be blown out of the water.... Having said that, I am definitely still considering.

Airlines never send a representative to Small Claims Court. They will not show up, and you'll probably win by default.