LISA — Your AI-powered Legal Information Service Assistant — reviews your situation in real time, provides guidance on options that may be available, plus information and resources, and can help you connect with a qualified attorney when you want one. Your membership includes unlimited access, 24/7.
Hi! I'm LISA. Tell me what's happening and I'll help you understand your options.
My landlord won't return my security deposit.
I can help with that. What state are you in? I'll find the specific laws that apply.
Every LISA conversation follows the same intentional sequence — built to give you real knowledge before presenting any next steps.
Answer LISA's targeted questions about your situation, state, and goal. No legal jargon. A real conversation that goes at your pace.
LISA reviews your situation against jurisdiction-specific law, surfaces available self-help options, and outlines what the law in your state generally allows.
When you want an attorney, LISA presents matched attorneys in your area who may offer free consultations. You decide — informed and unpressured.
Every LISA conversation follows the same intentional sequence — built to give you real knowledge before presenting any next steps.
LISA asks targeted questions to understand your situation, state, and specific goal. No forms. No legal jargon. A guided conversation.
Jurisdiction-aware · guided chatLISA reflects back exactly what you described in plain English — confirming she understood before going any further.
Summary · plain languageInformation on common self-help options, forms that may be available, general timeframes under state law, and links to official legal resources — with citations to the underlying statutes.
Self-help options · forms · resourcesOnce you understand all available options, LISA presents matched attorneys in your area that may offer a free consultation. You decide, informed and unpressured.
Matched attorneys · your choiceGenerated May 26, 2026 · 2:14 PM
Security deposit · Texas
Your Texas landlord has held your security deposit for 60 days without returning it or providing an itemized deductions list. You have a forwarding address on file.
Austin, TX
Practice: Tenant law
(512) 555-0142
San Antonio, TX
Practice: Landlord-tenant
(210) 555-0188
LISA provides legal information, not legal advice. Legal information helps you understand the law and your options. Legal advice — applying the law to your specific facts and recommending a course of action — can only be provided by a licensed attorney. LISA is designed to bridge the gap: knowledge first, so any conversation with an attorney is informed and efficient.
Americans without meaningful access to legal help
Of civil legal needs go unmet each year
LISA available as part of your membership
Unlimited conversations — no session caps
LISA members get access to three powerful tools — each one designed to help you recover what's yours, protect your rights, and navigate the law with confidence.
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Access a full state-specific library of court-ready forms with AI-guided completion — instead of paying attorney rates.
Knowing the applicable law can be the difference between resolved and avoidable loss. Unlimited on-demand access to LISA's full legal knowledge base.
* Dollar amounts referenced elsewhere on this page are illustrative estimates of potential value based on industry averages and publicly reported figures. The $70B+ unclaimed funds figure is sourced from NAUPA (2024). Actual savings, recoveries, and outcomes depend on individual circumstances and are not guaranteed. LISA provides tools and information, not legal advice.
Equal justice is a constitutional promise. The reality is a crisis — and LISA is built to close the distance, one conversation at a time.
Average private attorney cost — far beyond reach for the majority of working Americans facing a legal issue today.
American households face a significant civil legal issue each year. Most face it alone, without any guidance.
Of legal aid organizations report turning away eligible clients due to lack of capacity. The system is overwhelmed.
LISA is trained across the areas of law that affect everyday Americans most — with jurisdiction-specific knowledge for all 50 states.
Every interaction with LISA is built on the same security standards used by financial institutions. Your information is never sold, never shared without your consent.
Bank-level encryption on every session. Your case details are protected in transit and at rest.
All contact is consent-based. You choose how and when you are reached. Opt out at any time, no questions.
Your name and contact details are never sold to third parties. They are shared only with attorneys you choose to contact.
You own your data. Request deletion at any time. We hold what is needed to serve you — nothing more.
As a BestLegal member, LISA is available around the clock — ready to review your situation, provide guidance on options that may be available, and connect you with the right attorney when you want one. No waiting rooms. No billable hours for basic questions.
Everything you need to know about LISA and our services
LISA is included as part of your BestLegal membership. As a member, you have unlimited access to LISA 24/7 — no per-session fees, no appointment needed, and no limits on the number of conversations.
No. LISA provides legal information — not legal advice. Legal information helps you understand the law, your options, and how processes typically work. Legal advice, which applies the law to your specific facts and recommends a course of action, can only be provided by a licensed attorney. LISA is designed to make any eventual attorney conversation more informed and efficient.
No. Use of this platform does not create an attorney-client relationship. LISA provides general legal information only. An attorney-client relationship is only formed when you separately engage a licensed attorney and they agree to represent you.
Yes. Our forms are sourced from official court systems and legal databases. They are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect current legal requirements.
LISA draws on legal statutes, court rules, and official government resources. All information is general in nature and reflects how the law typically works — not how it applies to your specific circumstances. We always recommend verifying information with official court websites and local legal resources.
LISA covers a wide range of legal areas including family law, housing, employment, consumer rights, small claims, debt and credit issues, estate planning, and more.
Absolutely. All conversations are encrypted, we do not permanently store sensitive personal data, and your information is never shared with third parties or used to train AI models.