You started a corporation to keep from getting sued, but you got sued anyway. Good news/bad news… The good news is you may have a great defense to get any personal liability off of you as an individual. The bad news is, you have to present that defense and have the court agree with you.
The bottom line…talk to a professional who can advise you regarding the risks of conducting business with just a D/B/A. You may want to shield yourself from personal attack by forming an LLC, a PLLC, a corporation, or some other business entity. Registering your company with the state is not as expensive as you might think, but doing business without registering could end up costing you more than you ever imagined.
If you have questions, we have answers.