Coming Soon – A Free Guerrilla Guide to Lawsuits
We are continuing to produce great books for sale at a great price (The Guerrilla Guides to the Law), so we thought we'd tip you off about a new ebook that will be coming soon. It…
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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…
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…
What You Can Learn Here – Realistic Expectations
I've heard people who are representing themselves boast that they're "as smart as any lawyer". I'd wager the people making this assertion are correct, to an extent. Just as with any other section of society…
Res Judicata and Collateral Estoppel
Res judicata and collateral estoppel are two very important legal concepts which often arise and which few pro se litigants understand. We are gradually going to add additional articles to LessonsInLaw.com on more complex and/or…
Pro Se Parties Should Think…Then Act
If you have read through the articles on this website then you know that not only do we believe that a person deciding to handle a lawsuit themselves is not only appropriate but in some…
I’ve Been Accused of a Crime. Should I Talk to the Police?
This is an extremely easy question to answer. No. Never, ever talk to the police without first hiring a lawyer and having them with you or at least on call. The police are never, ever…
Holiday Season is a Great Time to Do Discovery
If you are pro se (aka pro per or representing yourself) then you need every advantage you can get. One of these is to catch them other side when they aren't at the top of…
Excellent Information for Pro Se Litigants
We don't link to other people's websites very often because the information is often wrong and even more often outdated. However, while looking for questions that need answers we came across the following podcast/transcript in which…