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Self-Represented vs. Attorney: Pros and Cons in Civil Cases

Explore the pros and cons of self-representation versus hiring an attorney in civil cases to make an informed decision for your legal journey.

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Nichelle (“Nikki”) Perry is an associate professor of law and director of the law library at North Carolina Central University School of Law.

Ken Johnson, licensed Florida mediator and expert in restorative juvenile justice, shared the kinds of alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

Renee Vara at Vara Arts provides appraiser and advisory services for creatives. J. Rich Leonard is the dean at Campbell Law in Raleigh, NC.

Diego Acosta, a licensed court interpreter in the Houston metro area, discussed the role of interpreters in ensuring fair court proceedings.

Ana Julieta Kowalski Solis is the owner of Interpretation and Translation Services by Licensed Court Interpreters in Brownsville, Texas.

Alyssa S. Wesley is the owner of Freelance Paralegal Services, offering legal research and document assembly to pro se civil litigants.

Bonita Torres is a licensed private investigator and owner of ICU Investigations in the Houston, Texas metro area.

Wanda Singleton is the lead private investigator and owner of FYI Private Investigations in the Atlanta (GA) metro area.

Former LAPD detective Eric Peterson is a private investigator in Southern California, collecting evidence for civil and criminal cases.

Jessica Bednarz runs the Chicago Bar Foundation’s Justice Entrepreneurs Project (JEP), an incubator for small law firms in the Chicago area.

Melissa Franca and Emma Hawley are law students at the UW School of Law, enrolled in the Law & Entrepreneurship externship course.

Delaney Edge has wanted to be a lawyer for many years. She’s now taking the LSAT and preparing applications for law school.

Bernice Smith forced a wrongful death settlement pro se. Charles Von Simpson is supervising attorney at the UW Law & Entrepreneurship Clinic.