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June 28, 2020 By Debra Slone 1 Comment

Damages In A Civil Case

Civil Damages

You’ve been injured in some way – loss of a job, an illegal foreclosure, a car wreck – and you’re going to sue for money damages. You could lose even with a judgment in your favor if you get the damages wrong. Learn to plead your damages properly.

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Tagged With: compensatory damages, damages, liability, punitive damages

May 22, 2020 By Sonja Ebron 2 Comments

Alert! The Request For Admissions Can Kill Your Case

Request for Admissions

When you reach the discovery stage of your case, the fun is just beginning. Now you get to evaluate your opponent’s evidence. Watch out for landmines though, like unanswered requests for admissions.

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Tagged With: admissions, discovery, rules of civil procedure

May 14, 2020 By Debra Slone 1 Comment

What Is The Burden Of Proof In A Civil Case?

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Evidence is the beating heart of any legal case, whether civil or criminal. It can pump life-giving blood into a legal argument or be anemic and fail in its purpose. The burden of proof determines whether evidence feeds an argument or starves it. To prepare for court, self-represented litigants must assemble evidence that can bear the weight of their claims or defenses.

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Tagged With: burden of proof, preponderance of evidence

April 4, 2020 By Sonja Ebron 5 Comments

What Won’t You Do To Fight Eviction In A Pandemic?

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Visit your local eviction court to see the judicial system chew people up and spit them out. It’s a battle between property owners and those who can’t afford shelter. No legal knowledge or training is needed to see the essential injustice in this process. But the rules of an unjust system are made to be broken.

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Tagged With: covid 19, eviction, property, summary proceeding

January 18, 2020 By Debra Slone Leave a Comment

When Opposing Counsel Wants Mediation, Prepare For Trial

Prepare for trial

Nothing in litigation is fast and easy. In fact, when you’re representing yourself, fast and easy is a fantasy. So, when in the thick of a case, you’re sitting at a table being deposed by (1) two youngish “good cop” lawyers wearing suits and benevolent smiles, and (2) a crusty old geezer attorney wearing a buzz cut, torn jeans, a shirt he picked up from a pile of discarded donations, and a scowl, you know things certainly won’t be fast or easy. So prepare for trial.

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Tagged With: prepare for trial, trial notebook, trial preparation

December 19, 2019 By Debra Slone 20 Comments

Did You Come To Appease Or To Conquer? The 5 Types Of Pro Se Litigants

what kind of pro se litigant are you

The way we approach litigation says a lot about our odds in court. If our approach is not ideal, the good news is that we can change. Yes, there are types of pro se litigants, defined by skill, knowledge, emotion, and personality. Discover your type to identify and address your weaknesses and boost your chances of success. In other words, come to conquer, not to appease.

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Tagged With: attitude, emotions, legal skills, pro se litigants

October 1, 2019 By Sonja Ebron 9 Comments

What To Do When You’ve Been Sued

i've been sued what do I do

You’ll likely fall back on your TV knowledge the first time you get sued. It won’t be long before you realize you’re out of your depth. You’ll feel confused, overwhelmed and desperate. But once you get your emotions under control, there are really only three things you need to do.

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Tagged With: Case Manager, Courtroom5, legal analysis, rules of civil procedure

September 6, 2019 By Brian Vukadinovich 62 Comments

If You’re A Pro Se Plaintiff, This Manual Is For You

Pro Se Manual

As the plaintiff in a major victory in federal court, Brian Vukadinovich has learned enough to write a manual for the pro se plaintiff. This short but comprehensive manual is filled with helpful tips on the entire process of bringing a lawsuit to trial, and winning it. Is it difficult to represent yourself in court? Yes. Is it doable with the right preparation? Absolutely!

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Tagged With: Brian Vukadinovich, plaintiff, pro se litigation

February 22, 2019 By Sonja Ebron 9 Comments

A Quick Guide To Defeating Summary Judgment

Defeating Summary Judgement

Too often, a pro se litigant starts looking for help only when served with a summary judgment motion by the opposing party’s lawyer. It’s the worst possible time to learn the necessary legal skills, but it need not be fatal to your case. Here are the key steps to take in defeating summary judgment.

Tagged With: evidence, Gordon Ralph Levinson, legal argument, summary judgment

January 11, 2019 By Debra Slone 2 Comments

Tips For Surviving Court Hearings

Tips for Court Hearings

Appearing before a judge is one of the biggest challenges for pro se litigants. The judge has the power to kill your case or let it live another day. So, your nerves are taut. You’re not used to this kind of pressure. You’re not a lawyer! How do you get through a hearing? If you follow these tips, court hearings may not be a snap, but they won’t be a mess either.

Tagged With: argument, court hearings, court protocol, courts, hearings, judges

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