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.
A Pro Se Litigant’s Journey Through A Case
Joseph Campbell’s “Hero With A Thousand Faces” describes the classic stages of every adventure, a sequence of challenges found in myths throughout history. Pro se litigation is an adventure, and anyone who takes it on is a hero. Walk through the stages of a case with our heroic pro se litigants.
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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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Legal Writing For Self Representation
Legal writing–crafting motions, pleadings, and other litigation documents–can be a lesson in frustration. Yet, as the only opportunity to speak to the judge, proper motions can be a case-saver for self-represented litigants. If you’re prepared to take on this challenge, here are a few pointers to get you started.
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10 Reasons Why You Should Appeal A Grant of Summary Judgment
Stop. Don’t let your case end this way. Summary judgment is a case killer, a big hairy monster lurking in the dark ready to jump out and destroy your case. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a plaintiff or defendant. A grant of summary judgment against you means the other side wins. That’s it. That’s the end of your case – unless you do something about it. Here are ten reasons why you should appeal a grant of summary judgment.
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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.
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Litigation On A Budget — Pondering The Cost Of Representing Yourself
When you must choose between battling it out in court, quitting or hiring a lawyer, battling it out might be the most attractive option. If you have a strong case, it can be much better and cheaper than quitting. Further, though court costs and fees are steep, they’re not nearly as much as paying for a lawyer. The biggest downside to representing yourself is your own knowledge. In the event that you go this course, be ready to put your best foot forward and pull out your wallet on occasion.
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The Difficulties Of Dealing With Supercilious Lawyers
You may as well get used to it. Supercilious lawyers are here to stay. Focus instead on making it as difficult as possible for them to get an easy win. If you lose, you’ll have stood up for yourself. That helps us all in the long run. If you win, you can forever say, I faced the supercilious lawyer, and I smote him thus!
A tongue-in-cheek look at lawyers who bemoan the presence of pro se litigants in court.
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Affirmative Defenses To Assert When An Act Was Beyond Your Control
If you’re a defendant, and the plaintiff’s injury was beyond your control, you might be able to assert the affirmative defenses of intervening acts, frustration of purpose, impossibility of performance, impracticability, or force majeure.
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