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31 Affirmative Defenses and How To Assert Them

The best way to fight a lawsuit is with strong affirmative defenses that avoid liability even when the facts in the complaint are all true.

When you file a civil complaint, the defendant may move to dismiss your case. Learn the grounds for responding to a motion to dismiss.

Learn the top nine essential steps to take after you’ve been served a court summons or complaint.

A motion for summary judgment says no relevant facts are disputed, so your opponent deserves to win as a matter of law. But you can beat it.

Democracy gives us the right to represent ourselves in court, but a pro se litigant without a Personal Practice of Law is setting up to fail.

The presence of “fake cases” in legal briefs drafted by ChatGPT is a challenge for pro se litigants looking for reliable legal resources.

Motions help parties in a lawsuit communicate and move the case along. Explore practical strategies to use when responding to a motion.

We are often reluctant to address legal problems. Understanding the reasons we don’t seek help for legal problems is key to finding solutions.

A motion for summary judgment seeks a final decision in the case without trial. Here’s everything to bring to the summary judgment hearing.

Pro se litigants often lose their cases when they make mistakes, even when the infractions are minor. Avoid these six mistakes to stay alive.

If you’re considering filing a legal action in the federal district courts, there are a few things you should know.

To help a pro se plaintiff reach the best possible outcome in a case, this manual offers insights into essential areas of legal procedure.

Represent yourself in Maricopa County with Courtroom5 and the forms, tutorials and records at the clerk of court and superior court websites.

Your opening statement should tell a story, set the tone for the trial, and be entertaining, all at the same time.

Understanding the basics of the appellate process before you file an appeal to a higher court can help you file an effective brief.