If it were me I would check around and see who else he did this to. You are probably not the first. Then I would go talk to them and see what they did about their problems. Then I would do a background check on him and see if he has a criminal record or might be on probation. If he is on probation he sure doesn't want his probation officer knowing about his activity. He might be an upstanding citizen in the community where he resides, and would not want it known what he did. The more you know about him when you go and talk to him about your issues the better you are. I wowld't tell him all I knew but enough to let him know that I had done my homework and it would be in his best interest to settle this matter quietly without a full blown court presentation where his past might come out and become a part of court record for future litigation. Then I would politely talk to individual and play a little "Texas Poker" and see who has the best hand. One find thought. Don't let him pay up right away if you have the "goods" on him. Let him sweat a few days. If you have done it right he will be knocking on your door wanting to settle up. Dwight Sr.
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