Nigeria's legal escrow marketplace
Hire a lawyer with your fee held safe in escrow.
Verified NBA counsel, transparent quotes, and Paystack escrow on every matter. Your fee is released only when you confirm the work is done — structured from intake to closure.
Verified
NBA-enrolled
Held
in escrow
Delivering
2 milestones
Release
on confirm
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EscrowPaystack Escrow
NBA CounselNBA-Enrolled Counsel
DisputesDispute Resolution
Docket Documents
Nigerian legal templates, counsel-first smart drafting, and lawyer document review, built for review by verified counsel, not DIY legal advice.
Templates
NDA, MOU, consent forms
Smart Draft
Counsel workspace
Counsel Review
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Practice Areas
Expert Counsel Across Key Legal Domains
Our launch focuses on three high-demand practice areas where Nigerians most frequently need qualified legal representation.
Real Estate & Property Law
- Governor’s consent applications
- Certificate of Occupancy (C of O)
- Conveyancing & title perfection
- Land title dispute resolution
- Property due diligence
Corporate & Commercial Law
- CAC business registration
- Contract drafting & review
- Shareholder agreements
- Corporate due diligence
- Regulatory compliance
Family Law
- Probate & succession matters
- Letters of Administration
- Divorce proceedings
- Matrimonial property disputes
- Child custody & maintenance
Employment & Labour, Intellectual Property, and additional practice areas expanding soon.
How It Works
From Legal Need to Resolution
A structured, transparent process that keeps you informed at every stage.
Escrow path
- Agreed
- Escrow
- Engage
- Done
- Release
Describe Your Legal Need
Complete a guided intake form that captures the details counsel need to assess your matter. No legal jargon required.
Get Matched with Counsel
Receive quotes from verified lawyers who practise in your area of need. Review their profiles, experience, and client ratings.
Agree on Terms & Fees
Negotiate the scope and fee directly with your chosen counsel. Both parties confirm before any money changes hands.
Pay into Escrow
Your payment is held securely by Paystack. Counsel is notified to begin work. Funds are never released without your confirmation.
Track, Complete & Review
Follow milestones and communicate through the platform. Confirm completion when satisfied, and rate your experience.
For Legal Professionals
Grow Your Practice on Docket
Join a marketplace built for the way Nigerian lawyers actually work. No listing fees. No subscriptions. You earn when you deliver.
- Get matched with clients who need your specific expertise
- Set your own fees and negotiate directly with clients
- Receive payment through secure escrow. No chasing invoices
- Build your verified profile and reputation over time
- Focus on legal work, not marketing and client acquisition
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you need legal counsel or you are one, Docket is the platform where legal services work the way they should.