I'm going to draft the changes to the CCRs that were voted upon and draft new bylaws so we can get those edited and have a working document that's ready to go, then circle back with the community about whether to move forward or dissolve. For $200 a month instead of $500 an hour, I can actually explore my options without breaking the bank.

Tennessee

Family Law

Custody dispute involving violations of temporary orders, concerns about child welfare including a seven-year-old allegedly being allowed to drink alcohol, and harassment from ex-wife's former partner who is a law enforcement officer in Georgia

How DocDraft Helped

I needed help drafting a motion to modify temporary orders and request an expedited hearing because my seven-year-old daughter said she was drunk at her mother's house. The attorney helped me understand that instead of nitpicking every violation, I should lead with the most severe things like the drinking issue, and explained how to properly format and present my case to the court.

Outcome

I now have a clear strategy for moving forward with my motion to modify custody orders, understanding what evidence to gather and how to present it, and I learned that the only way to deal with the harassment from my stepson's father is through the sheriff's office in Georgia or by obtaining an order of protection that becomes public record.

Texas

Civil Litigation

Contract Law

Legal Situation

Credit card debt collection lawsuit with improper service of process and insufficient time to prepare a proper response with affirmative defenses

How DocDraft Helped

I was scrambling because the deadline had already passed and we hadn't gotten anything together—the process server had left papers at an address where my relative hasn't lived in five years. DocDraft helped me understand that filing a motion to quash after already submitting an answer wouldn't work, and the attorney walked me through filing an amended answer and a written demand for discovery to get the records I needed.

Employment & Labor Law

Civil Litigation

Legal Situation

Employment dispute with the Department of Education involving alleged retaliation during family medical leave, where the client's teaching position was changed while on leave, leading to a protracted settlement negotiation complicated by false claims about arbitration

How DocDraft Helped

I was stuck trying to finalize a settlement after four or five years of fighting this case pro se, and the opposing attorney kept insisting there was an arbitration on hold that never existed. DocDraft helped me think through strategy instead of just filing a motion for sanctions right away. The attorney walked me through how to handle the false statements, suggested language changes for the settlement agreement, and explained how I could report this to the bar while still getting my settlement done. I just had a terrible day today and then this call made me so happy—it finally gave me a path forward.

Outcome

I'm moving toward finalizing the $10,000 settlement and just want to get it over with after all these years. With the attorney's help, I now have a clear strategy to address the false arbitration claims, get the settlement language corrected, and report the misconduct to the bar without dragging this out even longer.

Texas

Personal Injury Law

Civil Litigation

Contract Law

Legal Situation

Legal malpractice case against former attorneys who settled a medical malpractice case for $85,000 without client authorization, when the case involved a surgical towel left inside the client during surgery, resulting in sepsis, permanent disability, and lost wages

How DocDraft Helped

I was handling a legal malpractice case pro se in federal court and needed help with interrogatories and understanding procedural requirements. DocDraft helped me draft the right documents and the attorney reviewed my interrogatories, confirmed they looked good, and walked me through the calculations showing what my original case should have been worth - around one to two million dollars versus the $85,000 my attorney settled for without my permission. The attorney also explained I could have the documents formatted by paralegals and helped me understand the protective order issues I was facing.

Outcome

I now have properly reviewed interrogatories ready to move forward and a clearer understanding of the actual value of my underlying case, which helps prove the malpractice. I feel more confident navigating the federal court process as a pro se litigant and have a plan to continue getting support as my case progresses.

Union City, New Jersey

Real Estate Law

Contract Law

Legal Situation

New York

Consumer Protection Law

Contract Law

Civil Litigation

Legal Situation

Consumer fraud and misrepresentation after purchasing a timeshare or vacation package with undisclosed issues, seeking a refund and filing a motion for default judgment after the defendant failed to respond on time

How DocDraft Helped

I was handling this case on my own and needed someone to review my motion for default judgment and make sure everything was correct before filing. The attorney helped me fix technical issues like exhibit citations and punitive damages sections, and explained that even if they don't like doing it, judges prefer to handle cases on the merits rather than through technicalities. DocDraft made it possible for me to escalate and represent myself much more competently without having to pay thousands for a lawyer on a relatively small claims amount.

Outcome

I was able to finalize my motion for default judgment with proper formatting and citations, ready to file with the court, and felt prepared to move forward whether the case settles or goes to trial without needing to hire expensive legal representation.

Oakland County, Michigan

Real Estate Law

Civil Litigation

Legal Situation

Default judgment entered by homeowners association for alleged covenant violations and fines, while the client was overseas and unable to receive notice

How DocDraft Helped

I was overseas for two months and came back to find a default judgment against me from my HOA. I had been trying to cooperate and asking them what the fines were for, but they just kept issuing more without clear answers. DocDraft helped me draft a motion to set aside the default judgment and the attorney reviewed it, caught important details like fixing the county name and strengthening the language about not being able to receive actual notice. The attorney also walked me through what other documents I needed to file, like a proposed order and notice of hearing, and explained that this motion was just to get the case back on the docket so I could then present my evidence.

Outcome

The attorney said the judge will likely grant my motion to set aside the default, and once the case is back on the docket I'll be able to file follow-on motions with all my documentation showing I was trying to cooperate the whole time.

Florida

Business Law

Bankruptcy Law

Tax Law

Legal Situation

Drafting an LLC operating agreement with tenancy by entirety ownership structure for asset protection purposes, complicated by prior bankruptcy litigation and concerns about creditor access

How DocDraft Helped

I needed an operating agreement for our new LLC and wanted to protect our assets given some ongoing legal battles. DocDraft's AI generated a document based on what I asked for, and then the attorney reviewed it with me and helped me understand that what the AI came up with—combining tenancy by entirety with an LLC—was creating contradictions that even the banks wouldn't accept. The attorney did quick research to confirm what was actually possible under Florida law and explained the tax implications I needed to think through. She also redlined the document I was actually supposed to be looking at, fixing internal conflicts and cleaning up the language.

Outcome

We got our LLC formed and managed to open a checking account, and it looks like the loan's going to fund. I learned that I need to talk to my CPA about the tax side of things and figure out the right structure going forward, but at least now I know what questions to ask and what the real issues are instead of relying on AI that sounds good but doesn't actually work in practice.

Indiana

Family Law

Civil Litigation

Legal Situation

Post-judgment custody dispute involving a petition for immediate return of child filed by the father's attorney, with concerns about improper service, inadequate notice of court dates, and allegations of contempt

How DocDraft Helped

I just kind of wanted her to be prepared because this attorney basically bullied her before, and I don't want her to be that unprepared in this situation. DocDraft helped me draft a motion for continuance and supporting affidavit when we only found out about the court date six or seven days before it was scheduled. The attorney reviewed everything, reorganized the documents to make them legally stronger, and explained what needed to be included to show the court we weren't given proper notice.

I was able to get the initial landlord-tenant claim dismissed and filed a proper answer to their amended complaint. Now I understand how to use discovery requests and challenge their inflated damages, and I feel confident moving forward without paying thousands for a full-service attorney.

Northern Virginia, Virginia

Business Law

Contract Law

Employment & Labor Law

Legal Situation

Drafting contracts for a private security business, including a service contract with clients, an independent contractor commission agreement with a family member, and non-compete provisions to protect business interests while pursuing government contracts

How DocDraft Helped

I was trying to set up contracts for my private security company and needed to make sure everything was structured correctly, especially since I'm working with family and moving into government contracts. DocDraft helped me draft multiple agreements and the attorney walked me through all the conflicts and issues, like how the non-compete was defining my cousin as an employee when he's actually an independent contractor, and helped me figure out how to protect my clients without restricting him from doing his own security work on the side.

Outcome

This was our first time kind of using a service like this, and we needed to develop our subcontractor master agreements and work order agreements that tie back to them. DocDraft helped us generate the documents and then the attorney reviewed them in detail, pointing out gaps in execution blocks, arbitration clauses, indemnity provisions, and payment timing language. The attorney also explained how to make the documents speak to each other and helped us think through things like prevailing wage requirements and retention percentages under new California law.

Outcome

We now have a clear roadmap for revising our contracts to make sure we're covered from a general construction perspective and not putting ourselves at risk for stuff that really the subcontractors should be holding. The attorney is also looking into specific questions about the new retention law so we can finalize our approach.

California

Civil Litigation

Contract Law

Business Law

Legal Situation

Improper service of process in a contract dispute over equipment removal charges, where the vendor served the client's brother at the wrong address instead of the actual business owner, then filed for default judgment

How DocDraft Helped

I was trying to handle a motion to quash on my own after being improperly served, and I needed someone to sanity-check what I'd written. DocDraft helped me draft the initial motion and then connected me with the attorney who walked me through the procedural issues, like making sure I cited the right statutes for serving corporations and focusing on quashing the service rather than dismissing everything. The attorney explained that I should just try to avoid adjectives and adverbs unless they're absolutely necessary, and helped me understand what exhibits I needed. Having access to paralegals for formatting was huge too.

Outcome

I was able to move forward with a much stronger motion to quash and felt confident about the next steps, whether that's responding to the original complaint or filing a motion to vacate if needed. I'm getting it done within the next couple weeks instead of letting a default judgment go through unchallenged.

California

Real Estate Law

Civil Litigation

Contract Law

Legal Situation

Settlement agreement for HOA foreclosure excess proceeds dispute requiring court approval in Superior Court

How DocDraft Helped

I volunteered to represent my homeowners association pro bono and needed to draft a settlement agreement for court. I just Googled and found DocDraft, made the settlement agreement based on what they had, and figured I'd take advantage of this outstanding legal advice since evidently I paid for it. The attorney reviewed my document, provided specific suggestions on clarifying the court's jurisdiction, referencing exhibits properly, and tightening up the language before my hearing.

Outcome

I was able to get professional eyes on my settlement agreement before court and got helpful feedback to tighten it up. I'll spend 30 minutes tonight to finalize it and show up tomorrow morning with confidence instead of wondering if I missed something important.

Texas

Personal Injury Law

Civil Litigation

Legal Situation

Personal injury lawsuit stemming from a car accident where the client was driving an uninsured vehicle borrowed from a friend and is now being sued for approximately $250,000

How DocDraft Helped

I was trying to represent myself because I cannot afford an attorney after losing my job from the accident, and this is my first time to have this situation so I don't even know how to respond. DocDraft helped me draft an answer to the complaint and connected me with an attorney who reviewed my document, provided specific suggestions for edits, and explained the entire process including filing procedures, settlement options, and what to expect if the case goes to court.

Outcome

I now understand my options for either settling out of court or filing my answer, and I feel much more prepared knowing what the potential outcomes could be and that's better than not knowing at all.

California

Civil Litigation

Real Estate Law

Contract Law

Legal Situation

Breach of fiduciary duty by HOA board members, including financial mismanagement, failure to properly fund reserves, unauthorized disclosure of private legal documents, and ongoing retaliation

How DocDraft Helped

I just stumbled across it, and I don't have the money to pay for extreme attorney fees to go to court, and so I think this is a really good option for me. DocDraft helped me draft a complaint and connected me with an attorney who reviewed my initial filing, explained how to structure the facts legally rather than emotionally, and showed me how to organize exhibits and evidence properly. The attorney walked me through what judges actually need to see and helped me understand the four elements I need to prove for breach of fiduciary duty.

Outcome

Outcome

I was able to file my response on time without hiring a full-service attorney, and now we're moving toward mediation instead of contested litigation, which will save us both a lot of money and time.

Civil Litigation

Contract Law

Legal Situation

Consumer dispute involving a motion to compel arbitration and stay court proceedings, with complications around filing proper court documents and coordinating with opposing counsel on a consent order

How DocDraft Helped

I was trying to handle a motion to compel arbitration on my own and needed someone to review my documents and help me understand the procedural steps. DocDraft helped me draft the motion and justification, and the attorney walked me through what was wrong with my proposed order and how to work with opposing counsel on a consent order. The attorney also helped me understand that I needed to do the bare minimum up front just to get the case open and that I shouldn't invest time in arguments that wouldn't help my case.

Outcome

I was able to move forward with filing for arbitration and learned how to work professionally with opposing counsel to get a consent order in place, which made me feel like someone who's pro se but more serious than what they may anticipate from a pro se litigant.

Texas

Real Estate Law

Contract Law

Legal Situation

Obtaining title for a mobile home purchased as part of a real estate transaction, with an existing lien from a defunct lender and no clear chain of title through multiple previous owners

How DocDraft Helped

I was trying to go to court and have a judge grant me ownership, but the attorney walked me through the abandoned vehicle process instead. I wasn't aware that it goes through the DMV versus just like going to court and all these legal fees, which I prefer to do instead. The attorney provided me with the specific form number and resources from the Texas State Law Library, and explained how mobile homes are treated as vehicles until they're permanently attached to a foundation.

Outcome

Outcome

I got the guidance I needed to complete my verified answer, learned I could edit everything in Word and remove the automated responses that didn't apply, and felt confident about filing electronically and serving the plaintiff properly by my deadline.

California

Employment & Labor Law

Contract Law

Legal Situation

Drafting an employment contract for nurse practitioners working per diem at a hospital, after discovering that the initial 1099 independent contractor arrangement was not compliant with California law

How DocDraft Helped

I had already hired one nurse practitioner as a 1099 and the hospital's legal team told me I couldn't do that with nurse practitioners in California, so I needed to draft a proper employment contract quickly. DocDraft helped me generate a contract and then the attorney went through it section by section, pointing out things like overtime requirements, arbitration clause issues, and wage and hour compliance that I would have completely missed. The attorney gave me specific suggestions on what to clarify and how to make the edits, and I can send the revised version back for another review since I have the on-demand subscription.

Civil Litigation

Administrative Law

Legal Situation

Attorney misconduct and potential conflict of interest in a mold exposure case, including concerns about the attorney threatening to testify against me, claiming our communications are no longer privileged, and threatening my mother's bank account

How DocDraft Helped

I was dealing with an attorney who was making threats and I didn't know how to handle it properly. The attorney walked me through exactly what I needed to focus on for a bar complaint—just the facts about what happened between me and my attorney, not all the background story. They kept pulling me back when I started going off track and showed me how to explain things in three simple sentences instead of paragraphs. It was like having someone teach me how to communicate in a way the bar would actually understand.

Outcome

I now have a clear path forward for filing a bar complaint and understand I need to focus only on dates, facts, and what happened between me and my attorney—not the emotional backstory or family issues.

Texas

Family Law

Administrative Law

Legal Situation

Seeking to file a petition for conservatorship of mother who is currently in state custody in Washington after suffering a stroke, while client resides in Texas

How DocDraft Helped

I was trying to figure out if it was even worth fighting to get my mother back from state custody since I'm in Texas and she's in Washington. DocDraft helped me understand that states generally don't want to keep people in custody and that it's usually worth pursuing. The attorney also explained how the process would work between states and what I'd need to do first.

Outcome

I learned that I need to work with the Washington courts first since that's where my mother is, and that once I get an order there, I can register it in Texas through a simpler process. Now I know it's worth pursuing and have a clearer path forward for finding a Washington attorney.

Sacramento, California

Business Law

Contract Law

Civil Litigation

Legal Situation

Motion to compel arbitration and stay proceedings in a business partnership dispute where the other party filed a lawsuit despite an existing arbitration clause

How DocDraft Helped

I used DocDraft to create a motion to compel arbitration after my tech startup's partnership was suddenly terminated and the other company threatened to sue if we tried arbitration. DocDraft gave me the basic framework and I was able to work with their tools to flesh out the documents. The attorney helped me understand the filing process, proof of service requirements, and what to expect at the hearing. Even though there were some limitations on what could be reviewed, having someone to sanity-check my approach and answer procedural questions was really valuable, especially since a traditional attorney would have cost me a $5,000 retainer plus $500-$800 an hour.

Outcome

I was able to prepare a complete motion to compel arbitration with supporting documents and exhibits, understand the court procedures, and move forward with filing without paying thousands in legal fees. The arbitration is already underway with a final hearing scheduled, and now I just need to get the court case stayed.

Seattle, Washington

Business Law

Contract Law

Legal Situation

Drafting a partnership agreement for a business co-founded in 2022, with complications including retroactive application, international partners (one in Germany, one in Seattle), unequal capital contributions, and future holding company considerations

How DocDraft Helped

I needed to formalize our partnership agreement after running the business together since 2022, and we were the first attorneys we talked to. DocDraft helped us draft a comprehensive partnership agreement and the attorney walked us through critical issues we hadn't fully thought through—like how to handle the fact that one partner invested 20k more but we still wanted 50-50 ownership, how to address mediation and arbitration since one partner lives in Germany, and how to make sure everything could be done virtually so Julia doesn't have the burden to fly out. The attorney redlined the entire document with specific language we could use and explained everything in a way that made sense.

Outcome

We ended up with a much stronger agreement that addresses our unique international situation, protects both partners fairly, and includes provisions for virtual dispute resolution and future holding company transfers. The attorney will send us the redlined version so we can finalize it without starting from scratch.

North Carolina

Contract Law

Civil Litigation

Business Law

Personal Injury Law

Real Estate Law

Legal Situation

Construction defect dispute with a log home manufacturer over incomplete and defective work, including a lawsuit for unpaid balance, plus a medical device product liability issue from failed endotracheal tubes during surgery, and a minor car accident injury claim

How DocDraft Helped

I was navigating multiple legal issues at once and needed guidance on strategy and next steps. DocDraft helped me understand the arbitration process, how to respond to settlement offers without giving away my arguments, and when to involve experts. The attorney walked me through filing consumer versus commercial arbitration, explained how to handle negotiations strategically, and helped me think through whether to pursue product liability claims on my own or with a lawyer. Having someone explain that I don't have to help them prepare to go against my argument was huge.

Outcome

Outcome

After reviewing everything with the attorney, I realized that between the court being hours away, the formatting requirements I couldn't meet, and the costs adding up beyond the fine itself, it made more sense to do traffic school for $70 to protect my insurance rates rather than keep fighting a case where I was just spinning my wheels.

Employment & Labor Law

Contract Law

Legal Situation

Making edits to an employment contract for a new hire who requested changes to job title, compensation structure, payment schedule, and contract term

How DocDraft Helped

I had already drafted an employment contract but needed to make several edits based on what my new hire requested. I just wanted to know how to make edits to the document—this is very cut and dry, I just need to edit the document. The attorney explained that DocDraft's software could handle all the specific changes I needed and that I could input everything directly into the platform to create an updated version.

Outcome

I learned how to use the DocDraft software to make the necessary contract edits myself without needing a traditional attorney consultation, and I had access to attorney support if questions came up.

Los Angeles, California

Estate Planning Law

Civil Litigation

Real Estate Law

Legal Situation

Probate dispute involving inheritance rights after discovering that a deceased father's property was being sold without proper notice or involvement of the client as the only son and interested party

How DocDraft Helped

I found out my dad's property was being sold and I haven't had any notification or anything, so I needed to figure out what I could do to protect my rights. DocDraft helped me draft petitions and filings that I couldn't afford to mess up, and the attorney walked me through filing for an accounting and explained how to use an ex parte motion to pause the sale. Other attorneys wanted $15,000 just to get involved, but with DocDraft I was able to start taking action and get documents filed correctly without that huge upfront cost.

Outcome

I was able to get some filings submitted successfully and now have a clear path forward—filing the accounting petition with a fee waiver and potentially an ex parte to pause the sale until the court reviews everything. Even if I end up paying $500 instead of getting fees waived, that's still way better than paying $15,000 to an attorney just to find out what my rights are.

Montgomery County, Texas

Family Law

Civil Litigation

Legal Situation

Emergency custody modification to prevent her son from being taken to his father's home due to documented mold contamination, with scheduled visitation set to begin on January 17th

How DocDraft Helped

I was trying to file pro se and had already drafted documents myself, but the law librarian told me I should get a lawyer to look it over before filing. I was confused about whether to file a TRO or an ex parte petition, and DocDraft helped me understand that what I really needed was an ex parte to modify the custody arrangement temporarily, not a restraining order. The attorney explained the difference and confirmed I was on the right track with my packet. Having the on-demand subscription means I can upload what I have, get the AI and paralegals to review it, and reach back out as things come up, which is going to be way better for guiding me along the way.

I had already hired a lawyer who had to close his practice due to family illness, and I was stuck trying to figure out how to handle everything on my own. DocDraft helped me draft a motion to compel arbitration and explained the procedural steps I needed to take. The attorney walked me through filing requirements, certificate of service questions, and how to navigate the AAA arbitration process as a pro se litigant. Having someone review my documents and explain what comes next made me feel like I could actually do this without paying another expensive retainer.

Outcome

I was able to file my motion to compel arbitration and feel confident moving forward with the AAA process instead of being stuck in court or having to hire another expensive attorney in Raleigh.

Utah

Business Law

Contract Law

Intellectual Property Law

Employment & Labor Law

Legal Situation

Drafting an athlete endorsement agreement for a dietary supplement company's flagship athlete, including compensation structure, intellectual property rights, non-compete provisions, and post-contract income sharing

How DocDraft Helped

I used DocDraft to generate an athlete endorsement contract and then had an attorney review it with me in real time. We talked through compensation structure, termination triggers, IP protections, and risks I hadn't fully thought through yet. The attorney helped me understand that some of my language was too vague and could lead to disputes down the road, and we were able to work through those issues together on the call.

Outcome

I ended up with a much stronger contract that protects both us and the athlete, and I felt comfortable moving forward with just some minor edits instead of starting from scratch or paying thousands for a traditional law firm.

Business Law

Contract Law

Legal Situation

Dissolving a business partnership with family members (two brothers who were investors in a moving company) and protecting herself from future legal claims after returning their initial investment

How DocDraft Helped

I needed to make sure that before I return their initial investment, I'm protected in regards to them trying to come after the company or trying to come after me or try to do something in the future to affect the company. DocDraft helped me draft a buyout agreement that the attorney reviewed and confirmed would protect me. The attorney explained I could edit the document myself, convert it to PDF, and use DocuSign to get signatures, making the whole process manageable.

Outcome

I was able to get a document that protects me and the company, and now I can move forward with the buyout knowing I'm in a good position if anything comes up later. The attorney also reassured me that the letter satisfies my needs and assigned me ongoing support through the chat if anything else pops up.

Civil Litigation

Legal Situation

Filing a civil complaint with concerns about appropriate monetary damages and procedural requirements

How DocDraft Helped

I was working on a complaint and needed guidance on what would actually hold up when filed. The attorney reviewed my draft and flagged things that might get kicked back by the court, which helped me understand what needed to be fixed before submitting.

Outcome

Outcome

I ended up with a document that protects me legally while still being fair to my tenants, and I now understand how to handle the sale process properly without violating Ohio landlord-tenant law.

Employment & Labor Law

Civil Litigation

Legal Situation

Employment discrimination and harassment case involving workplace mistreatment, currently in the discovery phase with four months remaining before the discovery deadline and an upcoming mediation

How DocDraft Helped

I was struggling with how to handle discovery when the defendants kept stonewalling me with boilerplate responses and refusing to provide deposition dates. I was getting very anxious because I've been doing research and they say that's how pro se litigants end up losing a lot of times because they don't watch those deadlines. DocDraft helped me understand the proper procedure for meet and confer demands, motions to compel, and how to navigate the discovery process step by step instead of trying to plan everything months in advance.

I'm still working through the case, but now I understand the procedural requirements like the Certificate of Merit and the option to file a surreply. The attorney helped me see that this might actually be a negligence case rather than medical malpractice, which could change my whole strategy and maybe even let me pursue this in small claims court instead of getting buried in procedural requirements.

McKinney, Texas

Civil Litigation

Criminal Law

Administrative Law

Legal Situation

Civil asset forfeiture case involving seized funds from a bank account after law enforcement raided a hemp/vape shop, with concerns about potential criminal charges and responding to discovery requests including interrogatories and requests for admission

How DocDraft Helped

I was trying to handle a civil forfeiture case on my own after the police raided my vape shop and seized money from my bank account. I needed help understanding how to respond to interrogatories and requests for admission, and whether I could countersue. The attorney walked me through the discovery process, explained that I don't file interrogatory responses with the court but send them directly to the other party, and helped me understand the difference between the civil case and potential criminal charges. They also clarified what claims I could realistically pursue against the state given sovereign immunity issues.

Outcome

I learned how to properly respond to the discovery requests and got clarity on the timeline - I have until January to respond and won't know about potential criminal charges until the statute of limitations runs out in 2028. The attorney reviewed my draft responses and confirmed they were well-written, and I now understand I need to paste my answers into the Word document they sent me and email it back rather than filing with the court.

Michigan

Civil Litigation

Administrative Law

Constitutional Law

Legal Situation

Constitutional violations and due process claims arising from the military's handling of a complaint filed against an active-duty airman stationed in Italy who made threats, and subsequent issues with the Military Claims Act filing process

How DocDraft Helped

I was trying to figure out if I could file a Bivens claim for constitutional violations that happened during the claims process, but I wanted to make sure I was on a track that was feasible before doing anything. The attorney helped me understand the jurisdictional issues with my case - that because everything occurred overseas in Italy, U.S. courts don't have jurisdiction, and that military officers have immunity under Feres for actions within the scope of their duties. The attorney also warned me that filing could result in sanctions for a frivolous suit.

Outcome

I learned that my planned filing would likely be dismissed and could result in sanctions, so I'm going to do a lot more research on redress options and figure out the appropriate path forward instead of filing something that won't work.

Clarksville, Indiana

Civil Litigation

Contract Law

Legal Situation

Estate Planning Law

Family Law

Criminal Law

Legal Situation

I had already worked with someone at DocDraft to draft my petition and get it scrubbed, redlined, and put on pleaded format, and it got accepted. When I got some defects back from the court, the attorney helped me understand that I was actually in pretty good shape and walked me through what I needed to do to cure the defects without having to refile everything or pay another $435.

I now have a complete and legally sufficient quiet title complaint that I feel confident filing, with clear next steps on gathering tax records, completing the bracketed sections, filing with the court, recording the lis pendens, and serving the defendants. I understand the timeline could be 9 months to a year and a half, but if the defendant doesn't respond, I could get a default judgment fairly quickly.

Real Estate Law

Contract Law

Legal Situation

Drafting a mortgage assumption agreement for selling a property, with concerns about protecting a $30,000 equity payment in case the buyer defaults

How DocDraft Helped

I used DocDraft to generate a mortgage assumption contract and then had the attorney review it with me. Making two mortgages for two houses has been a bit of a strain, so I'm hoping to release some pressure with this transaction. The attorney walked me through the timing of the equity payment, explained what happens if the buyer defaults, and confirmed that the contract protects me from having to refund the $30,000 if something goes wrong down the line.

Outcome

The attorney confirmed the contract was legally sufficient and covered everything I needed, with no edits required. I felt confident moving forward to closing knowing I wouldn't be forced to repay the equity payment if the buyer defaulted.

Kalispell, Montana

Family Law

I was able to clarify the trust structure and received specific guidance on Iowa statutes to cite, reporting requirements to adjust, and signature provisions to strengthen. The attorney helped me realize that making myself sole trustee would be simpler down the road and relieve my mother of the burden she doesn't want, while still protecting Medicaid eligibility.

Georgia

Real Estate Law

Contract Law

Business Law

Civil Litigation

Legal Situation

Commercial landlord-tenant dispute involving alleged back rent, questionable lease amendments with significant rent increases, and wrongful retention of business equipment after vacating the premises

How DocDraft Helped

I was helping my cousin with a language barrier and felt like they're being screwed over by their landlord. DocDraft helped me draft a response to a demand letter and the attorney walked me through Georgia landlord-tenant law, explained what statutes to cite, and showed me how to challenge the rent increases and demand return of the equipment. The attorney gave me specific language to add to make the response stronger and explained how to preserve our rights for potential litigation.

Outcome

I now have a much stronger response letter with proper legal citations and know to send it by certified mail instead of email. The attorney helped me understand that we can demand the equipment back immediately and that the landlord may not even have a valid contract for the period they're claiming back rent, which gives us leverage we didn't know we had.

San Bernardino, California

Family Law

Civil Litigation

Administrative Law

Legal Situation

Challenging a juvenile dependency court order through habeas corpus after children were removed from custody, alleging Fourth Amendment violations, warrantless seizure, ineffective assistance of counsel, and failure to recognize a caregiver's affidavit

How DocDraft Helped

I was trying to handle a dependency case on my own and needed someone to review what I'd drafted and help me understand the filing requirements. DocDraft helped me draft a habeas petition and civil complaint, and the attorney walked me through the proper citations, formatting requirements, and case law to strengthen my arguments. The attorney explained that California's filing requirements basically make it to where people have to hire an attorney, but with DocDraft's paralegal support to fix the blue book citations and formatting, I felt like I could actually move forward.

Outcome

I'm getting my documents properly formatted with correct legal citations and a clear filing strategy, starting with the habeas petition before moving to the civil complaint, and I feel prepared to file without needing a full-service law firm.

Dubuque, Iowa

Family Law

Civil Litigation

Legal Situation

Appeal of a district court custody determination involving allegations of domestic violence, stalking, harassment, and credibility issues with the biological mother, with concerns about the child's wellbeing and neurological development

How DocDraft Helped

I was trying to handle an appeal on my own after our attorney withdrew and needed someone to help me understand the proper format and citations for the Iowa Supreme Court. DocDraft helped me draft the appellate brief and the attorney walked me through exactly what statutes to cite, how to format the record citations, and what additional documents I needed to file. I spent 47 hours going through all the exhibits and contradictions, and having someone review my work and explain the technical requirements was huge.

Outcome

I was able to move forward with a properly structured appellate brief instead of having it rejected again for technical errors, and felt confident we could meet our filing deadline before the wedding.

I was trying to finalize a contractor agreement with a friend's company and needed someone to sanity-check what we'd written. The attorney helped me identify ambiguous language that could have cost me a lot of money on the table, especially around tail commissions and IP rights. DocDraft made it so I could get professional review without paying $400 an hour, and the attorney walked me through every issue in a way that actually made sense.

Outcome

I got clear guidance on how to protect myself with specific contract language, learned I needed liability insurance for my LLC, and now feel confident moving forward with the agreement knowing the terms are actually enforceable and won't leave me exposed.

Kentucky

Business Law

Employment & Labor Law

I had exhausted all other resources and needed someone to review the complaint I'd drafted using DocDraft's software. The attorney reviewed everything for legal sufficiency, provided proper Blue Book citations for case law, and helped me understand the filing and service procedures. Having the attorney check my work and strengthen my claims with the right citations made me feel a lot more confident about moving forward, and the option to upgrade for paralegal formatting meant I wouldn't have to worry about getting it rejected for technical mistakes.

Outcome

I was able to strengthen my complaint with proper case citations and learned exactly how to file and serve it through the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, and by upgrading to paralegal support, I'll be able to submit everything properly formatted without risking rejection.

Delaware

Business Law

Contract Law

Intellectual Property Law

Legal Situation

Drafting and reviewing an advisor agreement and NDA for bringing on a business advisor with equity compensation, including IP protection, confidentiality terms, non-compete clauses, and compliance with Delaware corporate law

How DocDraft Helped

I was putting together contracts for an advisor and needed someone to make sure everything was airtight and wouldn't leave me exposed to litigation down the road. DocDraft helped me draft the documents and then the attorney reviewed them line by line, caught overlapping terms between my NDA and advisor agreement, and pasted corrected language right into the chat so I could just copy it in. The attorney explained how to stay out of court and avoid having the advisor object to unfair terms.

Outcome

Outcome

I'm now able to file a much stronger amended complaint with concrete evidence attached as exhibits and feel confident that there's no way they can dismiss this one.

Massachusetts

Employment & Labor Law

Contract Law

Legal Situation

Drafting a severance agreement for a terminated employee with specific concerns about HIPAA compliance and protecting the business from potential liability

How DocDraft Helped

We've never done this before—in 40 years this is like the second or third person my husband has let go—and I just wanted to make sure we covered ourselves a little better in this society that we're in now. I used DocDraft to draft the severance agreement with AI, and the attorney reviewed it and confirmed it was compliant with all the federal requirements, had the right HIPAA protections, and was enforceable. The attorney walked me through the payment timing and helped me adjust the schedule to work with our cash flow.

Outcome

Outcome

I was able to move forward with confidence knowing exactly what documents to prepare, how to serve the county attorney and probation office, and what steps to take with the clerk before filing.

New York

Civil Litigation

Business Law

Real Estate Law

Bankruptcy Law

Family Law

Legal Situation

Legal malpractice claim against a law firm stemming from a 30-year-old case involving real estate properties, bankruptcy fraud, and alleged misconduct by attorneys who represented the client in complex family property litigation

How DocDraft Helped

I was trying to figure out how to revive a case that had been sitting in pre-note status for years and needed guidance on the procedural steps. DocDraft helped me understand that I could draft a stipulation to restore the action to active calendar and explained the difference between what I can handle pro se versus what requires an attorney. The attorney walked me through the complexities and made it clear what my next concrete steps should be, even though this is quite complicated and I don't trust many attorneys.

Outcome

I now have a clear path forward: draft a stipulation with the opposing law firm to restore my case to active calendar, get the e-filing form completed, and then work on amending my complaint. I also understand that some parts of my case will require finding an attorney because I can't represent partnerships and corporations pro se, but at least I know what I can move forward with on my own.

Texas

Real Estate Law

Estate Planning Law

Legal Situation

Transferring property ownership within a family through a special warranty deed, where the client's husband and his sister inherited a house via a Lady Bird deed and now the husband wants to buy out his sister's share

How DocDraft Helped

I needed help preparing a special warranty deed for a family property transfer, and our estate attorney said we could do it ourselves but would charge us if she did it. DocDraft helped me draft the deed properly and the attorney walked me through exactly what needed to be corrected, what documents to file with the county, and confirmed we didn't need all the complicated closing documents since this was just a simple family transaction with a cashier's check.

Outcome

I was able to move forward with confidence knowing the deed was properly formatted and understood exactly what steps to take at the county without having to pay our estate attorney to do something we could handle ourselves.

Georgia

Contract Law

Civil Litigation

Business Law

Legal Situation

Breach of contract, negligence, and fraud claims against an auto repair shop that failed to properly repair a vehicle engine, misrepresented the work performed, and violated Georgia's Motor Vehicle Repair Act by not providing written estimates

How DocDraft Helped

I was trying to handle a case against an auto repair shop on my own and needed someone to review my complaint and help me think through the legal strategy. DocDraft helped me understand which venue to file in, how to structure my evidence, and what elements I needed to prove for each claim. The attorney walked me through everything from formatting requirements to evidentiary issues, explaining that I needed to keep it under $15,000 because the rules are relaxed in magistrate court and the judges know you're pro se—it's just a very comfortable environment for you versus Superior Court.

Outcome

I was able to move forward with confidence knowing my complaint was structured properly, my evidence was organized correctly, and I understood the procedural requirements for filing and serving the defendants without needing to hire a full-service attorney.

Real Estate Law

Contract Law

Business Law

Legal Situation

Drafting a real estate investment agreement between two parties for a residential property, including ownership percentages, profit sharing, and dispute resolution terms

How DocDraft Helped

I used DocDraft to generate an investment agreement for a property renovation project and had an attorney review it with me. The attorney walked me through four key improvements including clarifying securities language, refining the arbitration clause, coordinating with estate planning, and adding insurance protections. It was really helpful to have someone explain where those four changes go and how to structure things like percentage-based ownership versus static dollar amounts.

I was trying to handle a complex tax court case on my own and needed help drafting the right motions. DocDraft helped me prepare a motion to amend my petition and walked me through the proper filing sequence. The attorney reviewed my documents, caught formatting issues, and explained exactly what needed to be filed first and what would come next. I never thought I'd turn into an attorney, but having someone check my work and guide me through the process made it manageable.

Outcome

I was able to move forward with filing my motion to amend and felt confident about the next steps in my case, even though traditional attorneys wouldn't touch this with a 10-foot pole.

New York

Consumer Protection Law

Contract Law

Civil Litigation

Legal Situation

Consumer fraud and breach of contract after purchasing a luxury watch with misrepresented return policy and altered receipt showing 'final sale'

How DocDraft Helped

I was trying to draft a complaint on my own and needed someone to review it and help me get the legal language right. DocDraft helped me refine my causes of action, showed me how to properly format fraud allegations with the who, what, where, when, and how, and explained what exhibits were actually relevant. The attorney walked me through each section and made sure I wasn't going to annoy the judge with irrelevant stuff, which I didn't even know was a concern.

Outcome

Outcome

Outcome

Outcome

I now have legally sufficient documents ready to send if tomorrow's meeting with the landlord doesn't go well, and I feel prepared to either settle or move forward with action instead of being pushed around.

Missouri

Family Law

Legal Situation

Custody modification petition filed by the other parent after two years of no contact, seeking to change custody arrangement from sole custody to 50-50 split

How DocDraft Helped

I was trying to respond to a custody petition on my own and needed someone to help me understand what to file and when. The attorney reviewed all my documents, caught legal errors like wrong statute citations, and helped me tone down the emotional language so I wouldn't hurt my own credibility. Having someone walk me through the process step by step and explain that I needed to slow down and just focus on the next thing instead of trying to be 10 steps ahead was huge. It made the whole thing feel less overwhelming.

Outcome

How DocDraft Helped

I was trying to figure out how to get child support started after our divorce decree said it would kick in after two years, and my lawyer quoted me a sticker shock price just to file the paperwork. I found DocDraft and used it to draft an agreed entry, then had the attorney review it with me to make sure everything was legally sufficient and wouldn't get kicked back by the court. The attorney helped me understand I didn't need to file an expensive motion since we both agreed, walked me through formatting issues, added protective language about health insurance and extracurriculars, and explained exactly how to get it notarized and filed.

Outcome

I ended up with a solid agreement that's ready to file without having to spend a couple thousand dollars on a lawyer to do something we both already agreed on, and I feel confident the court will accept it.

Family Law

Legal Situation

Step-parent adoption following termination of parental rights, with complications due to military deployment and children born in different states

How DocDraft Helped

After paying $42,000 to attorneys who had me drafting my own documents anyway, I started using DocDraft to create the adoption paperwork myself. I was trying to handle a divorce on my own and needed someone to sanity-check what I'd written. DocDraft helped me draft the petition, consents, and final order, and the attorney review caught important details like needing separate birth certificate orders for my son born in Iowa versus Texas, plus walked me through the background check requirements and what forms I was still missing.

Outcome

I was able to move forward with the adoption filing without hiring another expensive attorney and felt confident I had all the right documents in place, even with my husband deployed.

I had already drafted a complaint but needed someone to review it and make sure it would actually hold up in court. The attorney walked me through exactly how to organize my exhibits, explained what documentation I needed to attach, and helped me understand the mediation process. It was like having someone check my homework and explain the whole process - the attorney made it clear that if you're super strong coming out the gate with this complaint, you're a lot more likely to get a settlement offer once he sees this filed against him.

Outcome

I was able to finalize my complaint with proper exhibits and felt confident filing it without needing to hire a full-service attorney. I now understand the likely path forward through mediation and feel prepared to negotiate from a position of strength.

Asheville, North Carolina

Family Law

Administrative Law

Civil Litigation

Legal Situation

Custody dispute involving three grandchildren who were removed from her care by Child Protective Services and placed in foster care, with two children facing adoption by a family in Texas

How DocDraft Helped

I was trying to file a habeas petition with the California Supreme Court on my own and needed someone to help me get the documents right. DocDraft helped me draft the petition and gave me guidance on what to include and how to organize everything. The attorney walked me through it step-by-step and made it less overwhelming, even though this is a monster of a case for me to be taking on by myself.

I now understand that I need to contact the court to find out how I was notified about the hearing, get a copy of any permanent order that was issued, and then file a motion to dissolve based on lack of proper notice. The attorney also helped me understand that the protective order is civil and won't show up on criminal background checks, which relieved some of my anxiety about my career.

California

Real Estate Law

Civil Litigation

Contract Law

Business Law

Legal Situation

Real estate partnership dispute with default judgment entered, while serving on active military duty and seeking a stay of proceedings under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA)

How DocDraft Helped

I was trying to handle this case on my own while on active duty, stationed four and a half hours away from the courthouse, and I needed someone to help me understand my rights under SCRA and prepare the ex parte application for a stay. DocDraft helped me draft the filings and connected me with an attorney who walked me through the process and explained that I'm entitled to at least 90 days and that the opposing counsel's objections don't really hold water. The attorney made me feel a lot more confident about showing up to court and articulating why I need this stay.

Outcome

I was able to file a proper ex parte application with supporting documentation from my commanding officer and felt prepared to appear in court to argue for the mandatory 90-day stay I'm entitled to under federal law, without having to give up my legal position or vacate the default I'd already secured.

Wisconsin

Criminal Law

Legal Situation

Motion to vacate and reopen a criminal misdemeanor case (disorderly conduct) after missing a court date due to medical incapacity from a heart attack and lack of proper notice

How DocDraft Helped

I didn't know what I was doing and had tried calling the clerk's office, but nobody knows nothing about nothing in my small town. DocDraft helped me draft the motion, and the attorney reviewed it, caught that I was citing civil law statutes instead of criminal ones, and corrected everything. The attorney walked me through exactly what documents I needed to file—the motion, affidavit, proposed order, exhibits—and explained how the whole process works.

Outcome

I now have a corrected motion with the right criminal statutes, a clear checklist of what to file, and I feel prepared to move forward with getting my case reopened instead of being stuck with a default judgment.

California

Civil Litigation

Contract Law

Legal Situation

Dispute over return of an engagement ring and ensuring dismissal of a related court case

How DocDraft Helped

I was mostly just looking for some sort of security in case he takes a while with actually filing for the dismissal after I return the ring. DocDraft helped me draft a stipulation agreement using AI, and then the attorney reviewed it with me and caught issues I hadn't thought about—like vague deadlines, ambiguous language, and whether I even needed a court order. The attorney explained how to turn it into an enforceable contract and gave me a clear path forward without having to involve the court unless he doesn't follow through.

Outcome

Business Law

Contract Law

Legal Situation

Purchasing a bar from family members (mother-in-law and sister-in-law) after stepping in to run the business following father-in-law's death, with complications from the original sole proprietorship dissolving and needing to structure an asset purchase agreement

How DocDraft Helped

I didn't want to pay an attorney $500 an hour to look at these figures for what this is, so I used DocDraft to generate the asset purchase agreement and bill of sale. The attorney reviewed everything, caught issues with purchase price calculations, helped me understand what provisions I needed like non-compete clauses, and flagged tax considerations I should discuss with my accountant. Having someone review my documents and explain things in plain English instead of legalese was huge.

Outcome

I was able to get a solid agreement drafted and reviewed without paying thousands in legal fees, with clear guidance on what to tighten up before closing and specific tax strategies to explore with my accountant to close by year-end.

California

Bankruptcy Law

Family Law

Legal Situation

Ex-spouse filing a complaint in bankruptcy court claiming non-dischargeable debt related to alleged unpaid child support expenses, attempting to sabotage the bankruptcy filing

How DocDraft Helped

I was stuck trying to handle this on my own after my bankruptcy attorney wanted $3,500 that I didn't have. DocDraft helped me draft a response to my ex's complaint and the attorney reviewed it with me in real time, explaining what to keep and what to remove. The attorney walked me through the proper formatting, what relief to ask for, and confirmed that I wasn't over-explaining things. Having someone review my documents was huge, especially since I barely even have the money to pay to file this stupid thing.

Outcome

I was able to move forward with confidence instead of paying thousands for a retainer I couldn't afford, and I felt validated that my response was solid with just a few tweaks needed.

Nevada

Contract Law

Business Law

Civil Litigation

Legal Situation

Breach of confidentiality agreement by a contractor who posted negative information about the business online, violating an NDA provision in their agreement

How DocDraft Helped

I was trying to handle a confidentiality breach on my own and needed someone to review the cease and desist letter I drafted. DocDraft helped me understand what needed to be changed in the document, like removing the $1,000 per instance language that didn't make sense and adding the actual confidentiality provision language. The attorney explained I could send it myself or through a Nevada attorney, which gave me options I didn't realize I had.

Outcome

I ended up with a much stronger cease and desist letter that's ready to send, with clear guidance on what to include and what to remove. I now understand my options for moving forward, whether that's sending it myself or working with a local attorney if this escalates further.

Leander, Texas

Family Law

Civil Litigation

Legal Situation

Divorce proceedings with fraudulent service of process and an impending default judgment hearing

How DocDraft Helped

I was trying to handle a divorce situation where I'd never been properly served, and I needed someone to help me draft a motion to quash the service. The recap that was sent to me was really good, actually I'm pretty impressed with the recap, and having the attorney review my documents and then getting paralegal support to format everything properly made the whole process feel manageable. For anybody that's in a pinch, I would recommend it.

Outcome

Outcome

I now have the documents I need to file for attorney's fees so I can hopefully get a lawyer paid for, and I learned how to protect myself from being bullied by opposing counsel with unreasonable discovery demands. I feel much more prepared to move forward instead of just being intimidated into giving them everything they ask for.

Civil Litigation

Contract Law

Legal Situation

Dispute over unclaimed property commissions after submitting a spreadsheet of accounts to the IRS in 2021, which were later claimed by the IRS or Department of Treasury, and now facing a motion to dismiss

How DocDraft Helped

I was up all night working on this opposition and needed guidance on how to respond to their motion to dismiss. DocDraft helped me draft the opposition and the attorney walked me through exactly what evidence to attach and how to prove my case without submitting too much documentation that could get objected to. The attorney told me I have really solid grounds to file the opposition to their motion to dismiss, which is what I felt too.

Outcome

I'm moving forward with filing the opposition motion with the right supporting documents attached, and I feel confident about my position instead of being overwhelmed by their legal games.

Pearland, Texas

Civil Litigation

Landlord-tenant dispute in small claims court over alleged property damages and unpaid rent after moving out of a rental home, with claims totaling $12,000 from the landlord

How DocDraft Helped

I was trying to handle this on my own and needed someone to sanity-check what I'd written and help me think through strategy. I've never had to deal with anything like this, especially something that happened back in June and July. DocDraft helped me draft the right answer and counterclaim, and the attorney walked me through important details like the illegal mailbox service issue, what evidence I need to bring, and how to question the landlord in court. It made me feel a lot less overwhelmed about the whole process.

Outcome

I was able to file my answer and counterclaim with confidence before the deadline and felt prepared to defend myself in court without having to hire an expensive attorney on retainer.

Charleston, South Carolina

Employment & Labor Law

Civil Litigation

Legal Situation

Wrongful termination and FMLA retaliation after being fired while attempting to take medical leave following multiple family tragedies and documented mental health struggles

How DocDraft Helped

I had drafted a complaint against my employer and needed someone to review it for legal sufficiency and make sure it was formatted correctly for district court. The attorney reviewed my document, made suggestions using language from actual cases and statutes, and explained what additional forms I needed to file. She also helped me understand that I needed to talk to a local attorney about strategy before filing, since I was trying to get my job back and didn't want to foreclose on that opportunity by filing the wrong thing at the wrong time.

Outcome

I now have a much stronger complaint that mirrors the legal language from statutes and cases, understand the formatting requirements for district court, and know I need to consult with a local employment attorney to develop a strategy that aligns with my goal of reinstatement rather than just rushing to file.

Ohio

Employment & Labor Law

Contract Law

Civil Litigation

Legal Situation

Family Law

Contract Law

Business Law

Legal Situation

Drafting a postnuptial agreement to protect family business interests that will be gifted during the marriage

How DocDraft Helped

We were running out of time to get it done by the end of the year, so this was the simple, let's get it done approach. DocDraft helped me draft the postnuptial agreement for just 40 bucks instead of paying five grand to an attorney. The attorney reviewed everything, added protective language around the business interests, and explained provisions I hadn't fully thought through. Having someone make sure the platform did what it was supposed to do and beef up certain sections gave me confidence the agreement would hold up.

Outcome

I was able to get a solid agreement drafted quickly and affordably, with clear protections for the family business. We'll have someone review it after the fact, but we just needed to get pen to paper by the 31st, and DocDraft made that possible without the usual legal costs.

California

Civil Litigation

Legal Situation

Filing a judgment of dismissal with prejudice in a case where the court rejected the initial filing due to formatting and substantive issues

How DocDraft Helped

I was trying to handle this on my own and just using AI, but the court didn't like what I filed. I thought, well, maybe I can find somebody else to help me do some things that they'll like. DocDraft helped me understand what needed to be cut from the document and explained the difference between dismissal with and without prejudice. The attorney reviewed my rejected filing, redlined it to remove unnecessary content, and explained the proper formatting requirements for California pleading paper.

Outcome

I was able to get a streamlined document that contains exactly what the court needs, formatted properly on numbered pleading paper with the correct party names, and I can refile it quickly to finally get this case dismissed with prejudice.

Florida

Family Law

Civil Litigation

Legal Situation