Discussion Group Anyone?
We are considering starting a forum and discussion group here on the website so that pro se litigants can share their experiences. However, we don't want to do it until there are enough people to…
Open Records and Freedom of Information Act Requests
It is becoming more common for people to question the government on some of their decisions at levels all the way from the local town council up to the President of the United States. Open government…
The Guerrilla Guide to Small Claims Court – Finished and In Editing
We just wanted to post a quick note and let our readers know that the Guerrilla Guide to Small Claims Court is completed and now in the editing phase. If anyone is in or about…
Summary Judgment from a Pro Se Litigant’s Perspective
While Motions for Summary Judgment are rarely seen in small claims court cases they are standard in any level of court above that and are even used in some debt collection cases in the small…
Why Won’t the Insurance Company Pay My Car Wreck Claim?
Twenty or so years ago, car wreck cases were relatively easy to settle even for people representing themselves. You reported the wreck, the insurance adjuster shows up to do appraisals of the damages and took pictures,…
Going Off the Record
If you ever take the time to go to court and watch hearings or trials, and you should if you are going to represent yourself, you will see lawyers and judges agreeing to go "off…
Catch ‘Em by Surprise
I'm going to veer from the more substantive posts I've been doing lately to discuss a trial tactic that is particularly applicable with pro se litigants (people representing themselves in lawsuits). And although I always…
Important Things to Know About Probate
Most people have an absolutely incorrect understanding of what is involved in probate, what a will actually is, and what the terms used in probate mean. These simple rules should help to develop at least a…
Now Available – The Guerrilla Guide to Trial Objections
Evidence is one of the hardest subjects for a pro se litigant to grasp and so we did this book in a slightly different format. What we've done is listed out the most common objections a…
Representing Yourself in Family Law Cases
Representing yourself in a family law case is always an option but is it a good option? There are a few things you need to look at and a few questions you need to ask…