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Tash sent a demand letter to a towing company for $1,200
Solon helps you know your options and take instant action
A formal letter that states your claim and cites the law on your side. Solon drafts it from your story and sends it on your behalf, creating an official record.
- Unpaid debts or money you're owed
- Withheld security deposits
- Broken agreements or contracts
A streamlined court filing for claims under your state's dollar limit. Solon prepares your court forms and gives you step-by-step filing instructions, no lawyer required.
- Cases a demand letter didn't resolve
- Claims within your state's dollar limit
- When you're ready to represent yourself
A match to a vetted attorney licensed in your state for your specific legal issue. Solon connects you based on your situation, with no obligation to hire.
- Complex or high-stakes disputes
- Claims above small claims limits
- When you need a licensed advocate
File your small claims case in 3 easy steps
That deposit is your money, and the law is on your side. Which state was the rental in?
In New York a landlord must return your deposit within 14 daysNY GOL §7-108. You’re very likely owed all of it.
Chat with Solon about what happened and who owes you. Free to start, in any language — no legal knowledge required.
Solon prepares your small claims court forms and makes sure they're correct — backed by our money-back guarantee. No discovering months later that your case stalled on a paperwork error.
We deliver your documents to the court and arrange a process server — a professional who formally notifies the person you're suing, as courts require.
How to sue someone in small claims court
The small claims court process means finding the right forms for your court, filing them with the clerk, paying a filing fee, serving the other party, and showing up prepared for your hearing. Miss a step and your case can be delayed or dismissed. Solon does the hard parts for you.
Send a demand letter
Many disputes end here: a formal letter that states your claim and shows you’re ready to sue often gets you paid without court. Solon can draft and send one for you.
Prepare your court forms
Every court has its own small claims forms and rules. Solon picks the right ones for your case and fills them out from your answers.
File with the court
Your forms have to be filed with the court clerk, along with a filing fee. Solon delivers your documents to the court for you.
Serve the other party
The person you’re suing must be formally notified of your case. Solon arranges a process server so service is done correctly.
Attend your hearing
You tell your story to the judge — most hearings are short and designed for people without lawyers. Solon makes sure you never miss a date or deadline.
Free to start · we prepare, file, and serve for you
Why use Solon?
Other websites leave the hard parts to you. Lawyers bill by the hour. Solon does the whole job for one flat fee.
| SolonSolon | OthersOther websites | LawyerTypical lawyer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drafts your filing | Included | Included | Included |
| Sends demand letter | Included | Sometimes included | Included |
| Files your case in court | Included | Sometimes included | Included |
| Serves the other party | Included | Not included | Included |
| Connect to specialized attorneys | Included | Not included | Not included |
| Price | $49 | $30-$200+ | $300+/hr |
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We help with everything from smaller issues — like a billing dispute or small claims case — to larger issues that require a lawyer — like a divorce, serious injury, or employment dispute.
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What is small claims court?
Small claims court — sometimes called petty claims court, small case court, or people’s court — is a simplified court for money disputes under your state’s dollar limit. Filing fees are low, procedures are streamlined, and hearings are short.
It’s designed so you can sue someone without hiring a lawyer. But the rules are still strict: the right forms, the right court, and proper service on the other party. Solon handles those parts, so you can focus on telling your story.