Easy Contracts revolutionises access to legal documents

Mark Leathers

Access to legal services in South Africa remains a significant challenge for many individuals and small businesses due to the high costs associated with legal representation.

Attorney fees, consultation charges and court expenses can quickly become prohibitively expensive, making it difficult for the average South African to seek justice or secure essential legal documents. This financial barrier often forces people to either navigate complex legal processes on their own – risking costly mistakes – or forgo legal assistance altogether, leaving them vulnerable in matters such as contract disputes, employment issues and estate planning.

The legal profession’s high costs are largely driven by specialised expertise, administrative overheads and prolonged case proceedings. While legal aid services exist, they are often overstretched and unable to accommodate the growing demand. This gap has fuelled the rise of alternative legal solutions, such as online contract platforms and fixed-fee legal services, which offer more affordable and accessible options. By leveraging technology, these platforms empower individuals and businesses to obtain legally sound documents and guidance without the exorbitant costs, helping to bridge the justice divide in South Africa.

One of these platforms is Easy Contracts, which offers a user-friendly online platform that provides professional, personalised legal documents at affordable prices. The platform eliminates the need for extensive legal consultations and high fees, making legal processes more accessible to individuals and businesses alike.

With Easy Contracts, you can create a wide range of legal documents in just three simple steps:
1. Choose the desired document and register an account.
2. Complete an intuitive form that guides you through the necessary information.
3. Pay and download the customised document.

The platform offers various documents, including Restraint of Trade Agreements, Letters of Demand, Residential Lease Agreements, Domestic Employment Contracts, Acknowledgments of Debt, Offers to Purchase Property or Vehicles, Last Wills and Testaments, and Powers of Attorney.

Founder Mark Leathers sets out the platform’s mission: “No more endless hours digging through dense legal jargon,” he says. “No more hefty attorney fees for simple paperwork. With Easy Contracts, you’re just a few clicks away from professional-grade, fully personalised legal documents, right from the comfort of your chair!”

For legal needs beyond the available templates, Easy Contracts offers a “Lawyer on Tap” service, connecting users with experienced attorneys for comprehensive legal assistance.

To learn more or to create your legal document today, visit https://easycontracts.net/.