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What To Bring To A Summary Judgment Hearing

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.

Here’s a helpful guide to the Harris County (Texas) District Court’s resources for self-represented litigants, which may be hard to find.

Legal settlements are agreements between parties in a lawsuit to resolve the dispute without trial and mitigate the risk of losing.

Affidavits are written statements, sworn under oath and signed by the affiant, recounting facts surrounding an event or situation.

The Los Angeles County Clerk of Court has lots of resources for self-represented litigants, but they’re hard to find. Here’s a helpful guide.

Have you been injured in some way? Considering suing the other party? Here are 11 essential steps to take to guide your way.

You may think legal forms are saving you time and money but beware — they’re not the saving grace the courts want you to believe.

Unbundled legal services are specific tasks a lawyer might perform for a client who can’t afford or doesn’t require full representation.

We talk to self-represented litigants regularly. Learn 5 things they wish they’d known before they entered the courtroom.