About Us
Our Story
People Clerk is a justice technology company designed by a consumer lawyer and an engineer.
After going to small claims court on numerous occasions we were frustrated by what we saw: parties arriving unprepared for hearings, conflicting information provided by court staff, and parties failing to follow procedural rules. This frustration led us to create a platform that would help parties have the best possible shot at obtaining justice.
We are a Public Benefit Corporation. Making a more accessible legal system is integral to our mission.
Mission
Creating a more accessible legal system for those of different social, economic, or cultural backgrounds. Together we want to help you gain confidence as you get justice.
Our Values
Empathy
At People Clerk, empathy is one of our keystones. Each person comes from a different social, economic, and cultural background that influences their life. While we may never have been in the situation our clients face, we try to understand where our clients are coming from.
Integrity
Our decisions and actions are always consistent with our values and principles. We trust our clients and strive to be transparent and honest with our clients. We keep our word and seek to give back and help others.
Professionalism
We have learned that professionalism goes a long way. In the arena of litigation, we do not let emotions drive the process. We work with the facts and pursue a case with the utmost professionalism to achieve our clients' goals.
Our Team
Ethan DePalma
Legal Educator @ People Clerk. Passionate about breaking down court processes in simple, easy-to-understand ways.
Dirck Kloosterman
Legal Educator @ People Clerk. Passionate about breaking down court processes in simple, easy-to-understand ways.
Federico Diago
Legal Educator @ People Clerk. Federico has passion for breaking down complicated legal processes. On the weekends you can find him fishing and boating.
Abby Wiener
Legal Educator @ People Clerk. Abby is a New York native and has a passion for breaking down complicated legal processes.
Camila Lopez
Chief Legal Architect & Co-Founder @ People Clerk. Camila holds a law degree and is a certified mediator. Her passion is breaking down complicated legal processes so that people without an attorney can get justice.
Gustavo Lozano
Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder at People Clerk. Gustavo's background is in computer science and product management. His hobbies are learning new skills, bike riding, and teaching his dog, Galileo, new tricks.
Franceska Solomon
Senior Customer Operations Associate @ People Clerk. Franceska has over 10 years of experience in legal operations. When not writing, she is enjoying coffee at a local shop.
Maria Camila Calero
Operations Associate @ People Clerk. Passionate about breaking down court processes in simple, easy-to-understand ways.
Claudia Diaz
Legal Educator @ People Clerk. Claudia holds a J.D. degree and is a certified mediator in New York and Florida. She has participated in dozens of small claims mediations in New York City courts.
Christian Dachiardi
Backend Engineer. Christian is a soccer fanatic.