Know Your Deadline. Strengthen Your Case.
Get a free 50-state Statute of Limitations Chart, sample demand letter, jurisdiction checklist, and sample petition — everything you need to start building a smart small claims case.
Why This Matters Before You File
Avoid Dismissal
Courts can toss a case filed even one day late. Know your deadline before you start.
Plan Your Evidence
Once you know your timeframe, you can organize documents, screenshots, and witnesses without scrambling.
Clarify Your Options
Statute of limitations rules can shape negotiation and pre-suit options in your favor.
Get Instant Access to the SOL Chart & Templates
Enter your email below and I’ll send you the Small Claims Toolkit — a 17-page PDF with a jurisdiction and limits checklist, a sample demand letter, a 50-state Statute of Limitations chart, and a sample small claims petition.
How to Use These Tools to Strengthen Your Case
These materials are designed to help you start your case the right way. Use the Statute of Limitations chart to confirm you’re still within your deadline. Then use the demand letter template to start your paper trail and the Exhibit Checklist to organize your proof for court. Together, they help you tell a clear, credible story to the judge instead of showing up with a stack of random papers.
A Simple Three-Step Game Plan
Step 1: Confirm your filing deadline using the SOL chart so you don’t spend energy on a case the court must dismiss.
Step 2: Map your evidence using the Exhibit Checklist—receipts, screenshots, contracts, messages, repair bills, etc.
Step 3: Draft your demand letter, send it, and keep copies to show the judge you tried to resolve the dispute before filing.
Want the Full Playbook?
The free templates get you started, but the Small Claims Court Handbook walks you through the entire process — from deciding whether to file, to presenting your case, to collecting your judgment.
Written by an attorney who’s been in real courtrooms, in plain English, with checklists and flowcharts you can actually use.
Small Claims Court Handbook
How to Prepare, File, and Win in Any State
$9.99 Kindle · $19.99 Paperback
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this legal advice or representation?
No. The chart and templates are educational tools. I don’t become your attorney, and I don’t represent you in court. You stay in full control of your case.
Do you guarantee I’ll win?
No one can guarantee a result in court. What I can do is help you avoid basic mistakes, understand your options, and present your case in a clearer, more organized way.
How fast do I get the downloads?
As soon as you enter your email and hit submit, you’ll receive an email with your materials attached. If you don’t see it within a few minutes, check spam or promotions.
Can I hire you as my attorney?
If you’re in Missouri and want to explore representation or coaching, contact us and we can talk about whether it’s a good fit.
What if I already filed my case?
The tools still help you organize your exhibits, timeline, and argument before your hearing date.
Ready to Build a Stronger Small Claims Case?
Start with the free tools, then get the book if you need the full playbook.
