Workshops

Appealing a Non-Final Order

Appealing a Non-Final Order

This month, we’ll discuss the process of Appealing a Non-Final Order. Sometimes a judge’s order wrecks your case so badly that you can’t get a fair trial until it’s reversed. But there’s a high bar to having your appeal heard by a higher court in the middle of the case. We’ll share common rules of appellate procedure and tips for getting a non-final order reversed.

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Appealing a Final Judgment

Appealing a Final Judgment

This month, we’ll walk through the process of Appealing a Final Judgment. Your loss in the trial court need not be the final word. But your appeal to a higher court must be error-free to have a chance of being heard. We’ll share typical rules of appellate procedure and tips for getting a judgment reversed.

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Settlement Negotiations

This month, we’ll walk through the details of Settlement Negotiations. Most cases end in settlement when both parties have a lawyer. It’s a privilege to settle your case as a pro se litigant fighting an opponent with a lawyer. But if you’re putting up a good fight, you’re bound to get an offer. We’ll discuss tactics for getting the best outcome in your case.

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Going to Trial

Going to Trial

This month, we’ll discuss the mechanics of Going To Trial. The plaintiff goes first, but both sides have a case to make. And both sides must prepare ahead of trial to defeat the other side. We’ll review the pre-trial preparations and motions, and we’ll walk step by step through the day of trial.

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What Evidence Should You Collect, and From Whom?

What Evidence Should You Collect, and From Whom?

This month, we’ll walk through the discovery process to help you decide What Evidence to Collect, and From Whom. Both sides in a case should participate fully in collecting evidence, so don’t wait for your opponent to start. We’ll discuss the timing, common documents, and when to get the court involved. We’ll also look at ways to respond to your opponent’s efforts to collect evidence from you.

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Amending a Complaint

This month, we’ll walk through the process for Amending a Complaint. Plaintiffs often re-file their complaints due to minor errors in the original, discovery of new evidence, or a defendant’s motion to dismiss. We’ll discuss the timing, required documents, and when to request the court’s permission. We’ll also look at a defendant’s options for responding to an amended complaint.

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Collecting Evidence in Discovery

Collecting Evidence in Discovery

This month, we’ll discuss Discovery, everything you need to know about collecting your evidence for trial. We’ll help you determine which discovery instruments to use and when, as well as the forms of evidence you can collect through each method. We’ll also show you how to fight off your opponent’s efforts to collect evidence from you.

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Preparing Your Complaint

Preparing Your Complaint

This month, we’ll discuss the requirements for preparing an effective Complaint, one that won’t be tossed out for failure to state a claim. We’ll walk through the legal analysis and research needed to get your claims the respect they deserve, and we’ll view it from your defendant’s perspective.

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