For people who were just served
You’ve been sued. Here are your first 4 steps.
Getting served is scary — but doing nothing is the real danger. Miss your response deadline and the court can rule against you automatically.
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Your first 4 steps
- Read exactly what you were served
- Calendar your response deadline — today
- Understand the claims against you
- Draft, file & serve your Answer
The tools below walk you through every one of these steps.
See how we help you do the work
The LAW Accelerator™ at Courtroom5 uses Proof, Strategy, and Documents to help you think and act like someone who belongs in court.
PROOF
“Is my case strong enough?”
PROOF helps you identify and prove your claims or defenses.
- Extract key facts from your documents automatically
- Connect each fact to the legal elements it supports
- Build a trial-ready case notebook
STRATEGY
“What do I do next?”
STRATEGY reads your documents, shows you where you are in the litigation process, and tells you what to expect next.
- Upload and store every filing in your case
- See plain-language summaries of each filing and the whole case
- Weigh your options and decide your next move
DOCUMENTS
“Will the judge take me seriously?”
DOCUMENTS creates properly formatted filings backed by real case law in your jurisdiction, then lets you practice your oral argument before you ever enter a courtroom.
- Learn the legal standard for your document
- Compile the rules, facts, and law into one filing
- Download a signed PDF or DOCX with exhibits
- Practice your argument in a simulated hearing
73%
of members who resolve their case win or settle
12,000+
people served on serious civil claims
250K+
documents prepared for filing
140+
U.S. jurisdictions covered
Real people. Real cases. Real results.
Most had no legal training when they started.
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I prevailed against a large staff of attorneys without stepping into the courtroom one time, in basically three months. Courtroom5 was a powerful tool in my victory.
— James
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My case with Capital One was deemed a Voluntary Dismissal. From the timely responses to the templates and case-law searches, Courtroom5 was exactly what we needed.
— WJB
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I was getting sick to my stomach thinking about appearing on my own. My best shot just got a lot better — now I’m thinking I could actually win.
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Hon. Richard A. Posner · U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit (ret.)
You don’t have to face them alone.
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