litigation strategy

Defending Against a Debt Collection Claim

Defending Against a Debt Collection Claim

This month, we’ll get into the weeds on Defending Against a Debt Collection Claim. The specific counts may vary — a breach of contract here, an account stated there, and so on. But the best defenses, while well-tested in the courts, are rarely asserted by pro se defendants fighting off their creditors. So we’ll walk through the strongest defenses to help you win your debt collection battle.

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Filing a Counterclaim

Filing a Counterclaim

This month, we’ll explore the power of Filing a Counterclaim to transform a defendant into a claimant and potentially get a money judgment against the plaintiff. It forces the plaintiff to mount a defense, stops a plaintiff from running away to end the case, and often motivates a quick settlement. There are tips for handling a counterclaim as a plaintiff, too.

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Suing for Personal Injury

Suing for Personal Injury

This month, we’ll step into the shoes of someone injured in a car wreck and Suing for Personal Injury. All civil cases have similar challenges in moving from complaint to appeal, but each claim is different. Let’s use a real personal injury to walk through the stages of this all-too-common legal battle.

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Building Community

Building Community

You asked; we delivered. This month, we’ll discuss the value of Building Community and introduce Courtroom5’s new pro se community. Get early access to a space dedicated to the pro se experience and the Personal Practice of Law. You’ll set up your profile so others can find and connect with you, choose your notifications, explore the various features and posts, and announce your presence with a post of your own.

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2025-03-12 Trial Motions

Trial Motions

This month, we’ll discuss Trial Motions to obtain court orders during trial and immediately before and after trial. While the pleadings and the evidence collected in discovery set the table for trial, these motions are your final chance to balance the scales in your favor.

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