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Telling A Compelling Story: The Key To Opening Statements

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.

When one person’s interests are harmed by another’s actions, it all comes down to damages. Know exactly the harm done or risk losing out.

Judge Beverly W. Snukals sees a lot of pro se litigants in her court. Get a judge’s thoughts on how to make their journey go more smoothly.

Lawyers say it’s important to be polite in court, but the truth is that persistence pays, even if it gets you thrown out of court.

Elements are the components of a cause of action or an affirmative defense that must be proven to make a party liable or avoid liability.

Lawyers make a difference in your success in court. Should those who can’t afford legal representation have a right to free lawyers?