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Generates a professional legal demand letter citing state statutes, prints it, and mails it via USPS Certified Mail with signature tracking. Also formats county small claims court complaints.
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Recovering an unpaid security deposit from a landlord
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Creating evidence of pre-lawsuit notice required by small claims courts
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Certified mail tracking proof is admissible in small claims court as evidence that the opposing party received your demand.
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Unlimited phone consultations on new personal legal matters, document review up to 15 pages per document, and attorney-written demand letters or phone calls to third parties.
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A complete guide to small claims court for individuals and small business owners. Learn how to draft a winning demand letter, calculate damages, file county court claims, and enforce judgments without an attorney.
Option 0: The Pro Se Small Claims Playbook
Small claims was intentionally designed for non-lawyers. In fact, many states (like California, Michigan, and Nebraska) explicitly prohibit attorneys from representing parties in small claims court.
Check Your State Dollar Limit
State small claims caps range from $2,500 (Kentucky) to $25,000 (Tennessee). Most states allow claims up to $10,000 or $12,500.
Print 3 copies of every piece of evidence (one for the judge, one for the other party, one for yourself). Label exhibits with letters (Exhibit A, B, C).
Never pay a service $500 to file a small claims action you can file yourself for a $40 county filing fee.
How to Actually Collect After Winning a Judgment
A court judgment is a legal paper proving debt, but the court does not collect the money for you. You must take affirmative post-judgment collection steps.
Order for Appearance and Examination (Debtor's Exam): Subpoena the defendant to court under oath to disclose their bank accounts, employer, real estate, and vehicle titles.
Bank Levy: Take a Writ of Execution to the defendant's bank branch. The sheriff freezes and transfers non-exempt funds directly to satisfy your judgment.
Wage Garnishment: Direct their employer to withhold up to 25% of the debtor's disposable weekly earnings until the judgment plus post-judgment interest is paid in full.
What is the dollar limit in small claims court?
Limits vary by state: California is $12,500 for individuals ($6,250 for corporations); Texas is $20,000; Florida is $8,000; New York is $5,000–$10,000 depending on city/town; Georgia is $15,000. If your claim is slightly above the cap, you can choose to waive the excess amount to remain in speedy small claims court.
Can I bring an attorney to small claims court?
In some states (CA, MI, NE), lawyers are strictly banned from representing clients in small claims trials (unless the lawyer is representing themselves). In other states, lawyers are permitted, but judges expect concise, informal presentations without technical evidentiary objections.
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