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A Lesson In Damages: Know How You’ve Been Harmed

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?

Don’t make these all too common pro se litigant mistakes. Learn the litigation pitfalls and how to avoid them.

California joins a few other states in providing a free court reporter to certain litigants. Learn why you need a court reporter.

If you mess up your case as a pro se litigant, can you appeal under the doctrine of “legal malpractice?” It may be worth a try.

A Florida judge thinks you’re either broke or crazy if you represent yourself. Take a look at the history of judicial bias and what you can do.

What does justice truly mean? What has it meant historically? Take a deep dive into this essential antidote to social chaos.

You don’t have to get lawyer-handled. Here’s a story about showing your opposing counsel “it’s the other way” when you join Courtroom5.

Learn the concept of Justice as a Service and how it can potentially make it easier to find justice in your case.

The Cook County (Illinois) Clerk of Court has resources for self-represented litigants, but they may be hard to find. Here’s a helpful guide.

Never attend a hearing without a court reporter! Read these real-life examples of these essential workers in action.

Don’t be intimidated by the opposing lawyer in your case. Turns out they struggle with legal research almost as much as pro se litigants.