The Legal System in Your Hands

“Of course, the goal of affording parties ‘an opportunity to be heard’ is the essential purpose of the court system, and thus our system values this goal over that of judicial economy.”

- Hon. Gregory K. Orme, 888 P.2d 694, (Utah Ct. App. 1994)

The Legal System in Your Hands

“If rules of procedure work as they should..., they not only permit, but should as nearly as possible guarantee that bona fide complaints be carried to an adjudication on the merits.”

- Hon. Matthew B. Durrant, 216 P.3d 944, 951 (Utah 2009)

The Legal System in Your Hands

“The small claims courts were established ... in this state for the purpose of providing speedy adjudication of money claims.”

- Liedtke v. Schettler, 649 P.2d 80, 81 (Utah, 1982)

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Help Yourself Legal, PLLC

Help Yourself Legal, PLLC is a cutting edge self-help legal service designed to help you prepare your case for small claims court. If you have a dispute worth less than $15,000, small claims court is most likely the best option for resolution of your legal claim. Help Yourself Legal, PLLC provides limited legal services for people in your position.

Help Yourself Legal, PLLC will give your case the edge of an experienced attorney without the cost. With Help Yourself Legal, PLLC you can have your day in small claims court with the confidence that an attorney did your preparation for you.

Case Portfolio

For a fraction of the cost of a normal attorney, an attorney for Help Yourself Legal, PLLC will review your case, prepare all the necessary filing documents, and provide you with a case portfolio including suggested arguments and instructions for pursuing your own action.

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About Us

Help Yourself Legal, PLLC is a cutting edge self-help legal service designed to help you prepare your case for small claims court. Small claims actions in Utah are limited to $10,000. However, if you factor in the costs of attorney fees and filing costs associated with normal courts, any dispute worth less than at least $15,000 may be more effectively litigated in small claims court. Help Yourself Legal, PLLC provides limited legal services for people who wish to pursue a small claims action and want the help of an attorney as they prepare.

How we can help you.

For a fraction of the cost of a normal attorney, an attorney from Help Yourself Legal, PLLC will prepare a case portfolio to aid you in your small claims lawsuit. The Case Portfolio includes all documents necessary for filing a claim in small claims court including your small claims affidavit and summons, as well as instructions for filing and pursuing your small claims lawsuit. Additionally the Case Portfolio includes small claims trial tips that identify potential evidence that should be presented at trial, and that identify legal arguments that may be used to help win your small claims case.

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Once you choose Help Yourself Legal, PLLC to aid in your preparation for Small Claims Court, you must sign a Retainer Agreement and submit it to Help Yourself Legal, PLLC. No attorney-client relationship exists until Help Yourself Legal, PLLC has received a signed Retainer Agreement and a retainer fee. A representative of Help Yourself Legal, PLLC can answer any questions you have and walk you through this process.

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