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December 7, 2019 By Sonja Ebron 16 Comments

Self-Represented Litigants Lose Often. Here’s Why.

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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.

Tagged With: Case Manager, legal skills, pro se litigants

October 1, 2019 By Sonja Ebron 9 Comments

What To Do When You’ve Been Sued

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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.

And if you need help representing yourself in civil court, it’s time to join Courtroom5.

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

September 24, 2019 By Sonja Ebron Leave a Comment

Legal Case Management For Self-Representation

Courtroom5 Toolset

Courtroom5 has developed a set of tools to ease the fear and drudgery of going to court without a lawyer. The Courtroom5 Toolset is designed instead to help self-represented litigants be more knowledgeable, organized, and effective in court. Check it out.

And if you need help representing yourself in civil court, it’s time to join Courtroom5.

Tagged With: Case Manager, legal case management, pro se litigation

December 27, 2018 By Debra Slone 5 Comments

Legal Writing Dos And Don’ts For Pro Se Litigants

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One of the major things that separate lawyers and other legal professionals from the average pro se litigant is legal writing. In fact, briefs, motions, memoranda, pleadings, and even notices are critical to success in litigation. In some cases, the bulk of communications with the judge is in writing. How you come across signals to the judge that you’re prepared for court and able to handle the legal issues involved in your case–or not. Check out the dos and don’ts of legal writing.

Tagged With: Case Manager, Courtroom5, legal analysis, legal writing, pro se litigants, self represented litigant, self-represented

October 23, 2018 By Debra Slone 2 Comments

High Court Fees Are A Threat To Access To Justice

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The degree to which high court fees stop people from pursuing legitimate claims and defenses in court is not known. What is known is that filing and other fees are relatively high. While most people can handle simple one-time fees for documents or copying costs, filing and related fees might influence people’s decisions about going to court. That makes them an access to justice problem.

Tagged With: Case Manager, court costs, Courtroom5, filing fees, legal analysis, pro se litigants, self represented litigant, self-represented

October 13, 2016 By Sonja Ebron 7 Comments

I’m Not Well But Thanks For Asking

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It’s not that hard to keep your case on its feet. Even when the law and facts aren’t on your side, you don’t have to lose by knockout. Hear these cries for help from your case, and take its advice to get back in the ring and fight.

Tagged With: case analysis, Case Manager, litigation strategy

June 2, 2016 By Sonja Ebron 16 Comments

That Time I Beat An Eviction With Case Law

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The difference between a legal argument and your personal opinion is legal authority. Whether statute, procedural rule or appellate case, you win by backing your position with some law. Here’s the story of how a legal aid lawyer helped stop my eviction by sharing an appellate case.

Tagged With: Case Manager, civil legal aid, eviction, legal research

May 19, 2016 By Sonja Ebron 108 Comments

When Access To Justice Is Like Winning The Lottery

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Despite progress, it’s hard to put a positive spin on this year’s Justice Index, the annual state ranking on access to justice. This data means we cannot rely on the legal profession to solve the crisis. Those of us who represent ourselves must help the courts change in ways that meet our needs.

Tagged With: access to justice, Case Manager, civil legal aid, justice index

July 23, 2015 By Sonja Ebron 9 Comments

First 9 Things To Do When You Have Been Served

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The last thing you feel like doing after you discover you’re being sued is to figure out what to do. We’ve done the work for you. Starting with doing nothing for at least a day to get your emotions in check, here are 9 things to do when you have been served with a civil complaint. These steps are geared toward gaining the time you need to level the playing field and prepare a proper defense.

Tagged With: Case Manager, court reporter, legal case management, service

May 28, 2015 By Sonja Ebron 2 Comments

Why A Lawyer Can’t Teach You How To Win In Court

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Legal advice websites are everywhere, and we make good use of them. But lawyers can’t tell pro se litigants how to win in court. They can only tell us how THEY win in court. We’re forced to play by a different set of rules.

Only experienced pro se litigants can teach others how a pro se litigant fights and wins. So the next time a lawyer promises to teach you how to win in court, ask when they last appeared before a judge without a law degree.

Tagged With: bias, Case Manager, emotions, how to win in court

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