Know Your Rights Before You Spend on a Lawyer

Upload your documents, answer a few questions, and get a clear, plain‑language view of your legal situation – in minutes, not weeks. Know whether you have a case, what to do next, and when it’s worth speaking to a lawyer.

No legal jargon. No commitment. Just structured, unbiased guidance so you don’t miss important deadlines or make decisions in the dark.

Who TheLawThing Helps

TheLawThing is built for people suddenly thrown into stressful legal situations – especially in Germany and the EU.

Employees

Dealing with termination, warning letters, unfair treatment, unpaid salary, or severance disputes.

Tenants

Facing eviction threats, deposit conflicts, rent increases, or habitability issues.

Consumers

Who receive debt collection letters or find themselves in contract disputes.

Small Claims

Contractor conflicts, minor property damage, and similar everyday disputes.

Why People Use TheLawThing

TheLawThing turns uncertainty into a concrete plan.

Before

"I have no idea if I even have a chance."

After

A clear "yes / no / maybe" assessment with reasons in plain language.

Before

"I’m scared I’ll miss a deadline."

After

Automatic alerts for key time limits and suggested next steps.

Before

"Is this worth spending hundreds of euros on a lawyer?"

After

A preliminary view of case strength, likely outcomes, and whether legal fees make sense.

What You Get

1. Clear Case Strength Assessment

Upload your documents and describe what happened. TheLawThing analyzes your situation and gives you:

  • A straightforward case strength indicator: strong, uncertain, or weak
  • Key arguments in your favor – and potential problems
  • Context from similar situations

2. Step‑By‑Step Next Actions

Instead of generic advice, you receive:

  • A personalized checklist tailored to your case type
  • Guidance on preserving and gathering documents
  • Overview of relevant options: negotiation, mediation, or court

3. Likely Outcomes – Before You Spend Money

Get a realistic sense of:

  • Possible outcomes (win, settlement, dismissal) in ranges
  • Typical settlement ranges for similar situations
  • Cost‑benefit view: likely recovery vs. expected legal costs

4. Document & Evidence Checklist

TheLawThing helps you get organized:

  • Checklist of documents you should collect
  • Gap analysis: what’s missing and why it matters
  • Basic “strategy preview” – what to emphasize

Start From Your Situation

Pick the scenario that fits you best.

For Employees

"I was fired, warned, or treated unfairly at work."

Understand if protections like the German Employment Protection Act (KSchG) may apply and what the usual steps look like.

For Tenants

"My landlord keeps part of my deposit, raises rent, or threatens eviction."

See what tenant rights under German rental law (Mietrecht) typically look like and what you can realistically demand.

For Other Disputes

"I received a payment demand, contract penalty, or had an issue with a contractor."

Learn how similar small-claims disputes are usually resolved, and how to prepare.

How It Works

1. Upload Documents

Securely upload letters, emails, contracts, dismissal notices, rental agreements, and other relevant files. No formatting needed.

2. AI Analyzes

System matches your case against 500k+ similar cases, judges historical patterns, and settlement data.

3. Get Assessment

Clear summary of where you stand legally, key deadlines, and recommended next steps.

Real Scenarios

"I was fired without warning."

Before

No idea if the termination was legal, scared to confront employer.

After

Understood the 3‑week deadline, got a realistic settlement expectation, and went into a lawyer meeting prepared.

"My landlord kept most of my deposit."

Before

Hours of Googling, conflicting advice, and fear of high legal costs.

After

Clear assessment of which damages were valid vs unfair, plus a step‑by‑step plan for negotiation.

"I received a debt collection letter."

Before

Anxiety, fear of court, and pressure to pay immediately.

After

Understood what the letter meant, what the collector could (and couldn’t) do, and how to respond.

Designed for Sensitive Legal Situations

You stay in control: you choose what to upload, what to keep, and whether to share the output with a lawyer.

German/EU Focus

Built with a focus on local legal procedures and deadlines.

Neutral Assistant

Information-focused assistant that helps you prepare for a lawyer.

Data Protection

Privacy by design, aligned with EU expectations.

Know Before You Pay

TheLawThing is designed to reduce the risk of spending money blindly on legal fees.

Free Basic Assessment

Quick viability signal: does this look worth exploring further? High‑level summary & key deadlines

Free

3 cases per month

Start Free Assessment

Detailed Assessment

In‑depth analysis, action plan, and evidence checklist.

€1.99

per case

Get Detailed Report

For more complex cases, we can connect you to partner law firms that receive your structured assessment as a starting point.

Know Where You Stand – Before the Clock Runs Out

Turn anxiety and confusion into a clear plan. Understand your legal options, prepare better for lawyer meetings, and avoid missing important deadlines.