Lawsuits
PLA provides advice and referrals to clients who are involved as a defendant in a lawsuit involving a personal injury, an auto accident, or other type of case.
If you wish to file a lawsuit against another person, please contact the Lawyer Referral Information Service or read about How to Start a Small Claims Case.
How to get help with Lawsuits
The following departments at PLA provide legal assistance with Lawsuits:
Intake Procedure:Applicants may apply for assistance from the General Intake Unit by coming to walk-in intake, calling the telephone intake line, or applying online.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can bring a lawsuit for less than $12,000 in Small Claims Court, which is part of the Philadelphia Municipal Court.
The court cannot hear a case against a commonwealth party such as SEPTA. The court also cannot order a party to do something, such as return property or make repairs.
Self-Help Resources
You can bring a lawsuit for less than $12,000 in Small Claims Court, which is part of the Philadelphia Municipal Court.
This page contains an explanation of the Small Claims Court process.
