What Won’t You Do To Fight Eviction In A Pandemic?
Eviction cases are nearly always biased toward the property owner. Can a tenant fight eviction by claiming ownership?
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10 Reasons Why You Should Appeal A Grant of Summary Judgment
Summary judgment against you means the other side wins. That’s the end of your case, unless you do something about it. Consider an appeal.
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Litigation On A Budget — Pondering The Cost Of Representing Yourself
When you must choose between hiring a lawyer, giving in, or representing yourself, battling on your own may be the cost-effective option.
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The Difficulties Of Dealing With Supercilious Lawyers
Get used to it. Supercilious lawyers are here to stay. A tongue-in-cheek look at lawyers who bemoan the presence of pro se litigants in court.
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Did The Judge Really Ask, “Who Wrote That Up For You?”
Listen to a hearing in which a judge, stunned by a pro se defendant’s courtroom proficiency, asks, “Who wrote that up for you?”
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The Crackheads And Extortionists Who Sell State Laws
Your chances as a pro se litigant are reduced when a state, acting like a crackhead and extortionist, tries to sell you access to its laws.
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When Opposing Counsel Wants Mediation, Prepare For Trial
The old adage says, “No matter how dumb the dealer looks, cut the cards.” When opposing counsel wants mediation, continue to try your case.
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3 Legal Letters Every Pro Se Litigant Should Know About
Pro se litigants should know 3 party-to-party legal letters, including the letter of protection, the spoliation letter, and the demand letter.
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Did You Come To Appease Or To Conquer? The 5 Types Of Pro Se Litigants
Are you the kind of pro se litigant who is lost in the courthouse wilderness? Or did you come to conquer it? Let’s find out!
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What “Winning” Means For The Pro Se Litigant
Winning for pro se litigants comes from aligning your goals with a strategy to achieve them. That’s where successful judgments come from.
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7 Ways To Waste Time And Money In Litigation
Litigation is a huge expense of time and money and a drain on the nerves. Save time, money, and your nerves by avoiding unnecessary tasks.
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You Too Can Write An Appellate Brief
To succeed in writing a pro se appellate brief, you must persuade the appeals court that the trial court’s judgment should be reversed.
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What Should You Wear To Court When You Represent Yourself?
Want to know how to dress for court? Dress to subtly remind the judge that you’re not a lawyer. Then surprise him or her with your knowledge.
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5 Things Self Represented Litigants Wish They’d Known Before Going Pro Se
There are 5 lessons self-represented litigants learn after losing their cases. That’s too late and the absolute worst way to learn.
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3 Ways Civil Justice is Unequal “Justice” to Pro Se Litigants
Civil justice is littered with obstacles for pro se litigants. These obstacles must be properly managed to get justice.
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