Self-representation Archives

Overturning Unjust Verdicts: Filing a Motion for Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict (JNOV)

Challenge a jury verdict with a Motion for Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict. Use Courtroom5’s AI-powered tool to draft your JNOV.

Appealing a court decision? Draft an effective Initial Brief of Appellant with Courtroom5’s AI-powered tool. Join now!

Need to update your legal defenses? File a Motion for Leave to Amend Answer and Affirmative Defenses with Courtroom5’s AI-powered tool.

Explore our guide on civil trial preparation, offering step-by-step advice to confidently navigate your case from start to finish.

Need to postpone a court date? File a Motion for Continuance with Courtroom5’s AI-powered tool. Join now for comprehensive legal support.

Facing intrusive discovery requests? Learn how to file a Motion for Protective Order with Courtroom5’s AI-powered tool. Join now!

Won your case? Recover trial expenses with Courtroom5’s AI-powered Motion for Costs of Trial tool. Join now for comprehensive legal support.

Think the court overlooked key facts or made an error? File a Motion for Reconsideration or Rehearing with Courtroom5’s AI-powered tool.

Is the defendant unresponsive? File a Motion for Default Judgment with Courtroom5’s AI-powered tool. Join now!

Need to pause a court judgment while you appeal? File a Motion for Stay Pending Appeal with Courtroom5’s AI-powered tool. Join now!

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.

Few people can afford a lawyer, but that doesn’t stop court from happening. Here are the top 10 reasons to represent yourself in court.

Get used to it. Supercilious lawyers are here to stay. A tongue-in-cheek look at lawyers who bemoan the presence of pro se litigants in court.

Richard Zorza described the difference in access to justice for different litigants, including corporations and self-represented parties.