In this episode of I Am Not A Lawyer, the Courtroom5 podcast, Janet Petti shares her ongoing struggle in federal court to get justice for being wrongfully terminated by a state government agency.
How Coronavirus Could Impact Your Case
The economic impact of the coronavirus, COVID-19, on regular people is far reaching. Restaurants are closed. Grocery shelves are bare. Flights are cancelled, and streets are empty because people are staying home. Such a scenario is bound to impact the courts and, in turn, you. So, expect increased legal issues in your life. Here are insights on how the state of emergency impacts the courts and your case.
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Call Him AJ: I Am Not A Lawyer
In this episode of I Am Not A Lawyer, the Courtroom5 podcast, Courtroom5 member “AJ” (not his real name) shares his efforts to win a yearslong Florida property dispute with his condominium association.
8 Things To Know When Selecting Witnesses
Witnesses present critical evidence in support of a case by testifying at a deposition or trial. Given their importance, the selection of witnesses is one of the most intimidating yet rewarding tasks to perform in a civil case. Carefully selecting them is well worth your time.
And if you need help representing yourself in civil court, it’s time to join Courtroom5.
Brian Vukadinovich: I Am Not A Lawyer
In this first episode of I Am Not A Lawyer, the Courtroom5 podcast, Brian Vukadinovich shares his efforts to seek justice in the courts, from a police beating in his youth to a wrongful discrimination claim at the end of his teaching career.
Did The Judge Really Ask, “Who Wrote That Up For You?”
You’ve filed a motion. All the research required to effectively argue the motion is behind you. You have cases ready to cite. You’ve written and practiced your argument. You know your opponent’s strong and weak points. You feel you can persuade the judge to rule in your favor. You even know the questions the judge might ask. Except, in court, the judge asks “Who wrote that up for you?” Despite all your preparation, you didn’t see that coming at all.
And if you need help representing yourself in civil court, it’s time to join Courtroom5.
Why We Built Courtroom5 For Self-Represented Litigants
Not every self-represented litigant needs a Case Management platform. But when you’re in real litigation — in a knock-down drag-out fight for something valuable — you need to get up to speed, get people to help, and get it together. Tools, training, and community: that’s Courtroom5.
Self-Represented Litigants Lose Often. Here’s Why.
Let’s not kid ourselves. Our courts are made for lawyers and they’re resistant to change. But pro se litigants can and should do better with our cases. Courtroom5 can help.
And if you need help representing yourself in civil court, it’s time to join Courtroom5.
How To Stay On Offense When You Represent Yourself
After five months with no activity, you’re slapped with a summary judgment motion that could end your case prematurely, and not in your favor. You could’ve prepared, but you’d decided to let things die down and respond as necessary. Now you’re paying for it. It’s always better to stay on offense when you’re engaged in battle.
And if you need help representing yourself in civil court, it’s time to join Courtroom5.
Be Ready When A Lawyer Asks What It Would Take To Settle Your Case
When you represent yourself, you can bet your bottom dollar the lawyer on the other side expects an easy victory. This is where bias against pro se litigants pays off. The quickest way to settlement is to defy expectations in court.
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