# PettyLawsuit

> PettyLawsuit is a legal technology platform that enables anyone to file small claims court cases in minutes for $29. The platform automates the entire small claims process including business lookups, court form generation, demand letter creation, AI-powered settlement calls, and certified mail delivery.

Important notes:
- PettyLawsuit costs $29 flat fee compared to $500-$3,000 for traditional lawyers
- Users can complete the entire filing process in under 15 minutes
- The platform covers all 50 US states with state-specific court limits and procedures
- An AI agent attempts to call and settle disputes before requiring court filing
- Small claims limits vary by state from $2,500 to $25,000 depending on jurisdiction

## How It Works

1. **Defendant Step**: Enter who you're suing (business or individual)
2. **Plaintiff Step**: Enter your contact information
3. **Incident Step**: Describe what happened and when
4. **Evidence Step**: Upload supporting documentation
5. **Demand Step**: Review and send demand letter
6. **Resolution Step**: AI agent calls the defendant to negotiate and settle before court
7. **Filing Step**: If no settlement, generate court forms and file your case

## Key Features

- **Automated Business Lookup**: Finds registered agent information, business addresses, and contact details for any company
- **Court Form Generation**: Automatically generates state-specific small claims court forms
- **Demand Letter Service**: Creates and sends professional demand letters via certified mail with tracking
- **AI-Powered Settlement**: Ms. Petty, an AI agent, calls defendants to negotiate settlements before court
- **Evidence Management**: Upload and organize photos, receipts, contracts, and other documentation

## Documentation

- [How to File Small Claims Court](https://pettylawsuit.com/guides/how-to-file-small-claims-court): Complete step-by-step guide for filing a small claims case from start to finish
- [Small Claims Court Guide](https://pettylawsuit.com/guides/small-claims-court): Comprehensive overview of the small claims court process and what to expect
- [Small Claims Court Calculator](https://pettylawsuit.com/guides/small-claims-court-calculator): Interactive tool to calculate filing fees and potential recovery amounts
- [Small Claims Court Lawyer](https://pettylawsuit.com/guides/small-claims-court-lawyer): When you need legal representation versus handling it yourself
- [How to Serve Small Claims Court](https://pettylawsuit.com/guides/how-to-serve-small-claims-court): Service of process requirements and methods for notifying defendants

## State-Specific Guides

- [California Small Claims](https://pettylawsuit.com/california/guide): Filing in California courts with $12,500 limit for individuals
- [Texas Small Claims](https://pettylawsuit.com/small-claims/texas): Texas Justice Court procedures with $20,000 limit
- [Florida Small Claims](https://pettylawsuit.com/small-claims/florida): Florida county court filing with $8,000 limit
- [New York Small Claims](https://pettylawsuit.com/small-claims/new-york): NYC and state court options with $10,000 limit
- [New Jersey Small Claims](https://pettylawsuit.com/articles/small-claims-nj-complete-guide): NJ Special Civil Part with $5,000 and $20,000 limits
- [Michigan Small Claims](https://pettylawsuit.com/small-claims/michigan): Michigan district court procedures
- [Georgia Small Claims](https://pettylawsuit.com/small-claims/georgia): Georgia Magistrate Court filing guide
- [Ohio Small Claims](https://pettylawsuit.com/small-claims/ohio): Ohio small claims court procedures
- [Illinois Small Claims](https://pettylawsuit.com/small-claims/illinois): Illinois small claims court guide
- [Pennsylvania Small Claims](https://pettylawsuit.com/small-claims/pennsylvania): Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court guide

## Articles & Guides

- [How Much Does Small Claims Cost](https://pettylawsuit.com/how-much-does-small-claims-cost): Complete breakdown of small claims court costs by state including filing fees, service fees, and hidden costs
- [How to Sue a Company Complete Guide](https://pettylawsuit.com/articles/how-to-sue-company-complete-guide): Step-by-step guide for suing businesses, corporations, and LLCs in small claims court
- [Small Court Lawyer Guide](https://pettylawsuit.com/articles/small-court-lawyer-guide): When to hire a lawyer vs represent yourself in small claims court
- [New York Small Claims Complete Guide](https://pettylawsuit.com/articles/new-york-small-claims-complete-guide): Comprehensive guide to filing in NYC and New York State small claims courts
- [Arizona Small Claims Court Guide](https://pettylawsuit.com/articles/arizona-small-claims-court-complete-guide): Complete Arizona Justice Court procedures and filing requirements
- [Nassau County District Court Guide](https://pettylawsuit.com/articles/nassau-county-district-court-complete-guide): Filing small claims in Nassau County, Long Island district court
- [Georgia Small Claims Court Guide](https://pettylawsuit.com/articles/georgia-small-claims-court-complete-guide): Georgia Magistrate Court procedures and county-specific information
- [Maryland Small Claims Court Guide](https://pettylawsuit.com/articles/maryland-small-claims-court-complete-guide): Maryland District Court small claims procedures and MDEC electronic filing
- [Maine Small Claims Court Guide](https://pettylawsuit.com/articles/maine-small-claims-court-complete-guide): Maine's unique $6,000 limit and no-lawyer rule in small claims docket
- [Las Vegas Small Claims Complete Guide](https://pettylawsuit.com/guides/las-vegas-small-claims-complete-guide): Clark County Justice Court filing procedures and Nevada small claims limits

## Location Guides

- [Oakland County 48th District Court](https://pettylawsuit.com/oakland-county-48th-district-court): Filing small claims in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48th District Court
- [Las Vegas Small Claims Court](https://pettylawsuit.com/las-vegas-small-claims-court): Clark County Justice Center location, hours, and filing procedures
- [North Las Vegas Justice Court](https://pettylawsuit.com/north-las-vegas-justice-court): Filing in North Las Vegas Justice Court

## Company

- [Pricing](https://pettylawsuit.com/pricing): Service pricing details and what's included in the $29 fee
- [FAQ](https://pettylawsuit.com/faq): Frequently asked questions about the platform and small claims process
- [About](https://pettylawsuit.com/about): Company information, mission, and team background

## Contact

- Website: https://pettylawsuit.com
- Support: Available through the platform's chat interface