Litigation Links and Resources

People usually end up in court as a last resort. Perhaps they have had a long-running dispute with a business associate, or perhaps suffered an injury in an accident. Regardless of the reason, however, bringing a lawsuit is typically not done lightly and most people associate litigation with the word expensive. Below are some resources related to litigation, including a helpful chart with links to information on small claims courts across the United States.

Small Claims Courts

The following are links to State Small Claims Courts:

Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming

In General

  • Find a Lawyer From FindLaw. Search for a lawyer or law firm by location, practice area, or name.
  • Fully Informed Jury Association (FIJA) Includes articles, directory, FAQs and more.
  • The American Jury - Bulwark of Democracy An online resource guide for teachers, students and citizens devoted to explaining the American jury system and its role in American legal, social, and political life.
  • Understanding the Federal Courts An overview of the organization, operation, and administration of the entire federal court system. In Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.