Civil Law and the Civil Justice Process

When most people picture a courtroom scene, they conjure an image of two parties in dispute with both parties represented by an attorney. In the real-life version of this courtroom drama, millions of people decide to represent themselves in a court of law without the benefit of a lawyer's expertise and experience. The best lawyers demonstrate an impressive recollection of the facts, details, and legal intricacies of each case they represent and an ability to develop a winning strategy from such details. A Guide to Self-Representation can help you emulate this behavior. Regardless of whether you're the plaintiff or the defendant, if you've decided to represent yourself in civil court the sooner you understand the mechanics and nuances of the civil justice system, the more likely you are to have a successful outcome. A Guide to Self-Representation is an invaluable resource for understanding the law and navigating the civil justice system. ¿¿¿With A Guide to Self-Representation, you'll be prepared for your day in court. A Guide to Self-Representation trains readers to become effective litigants by delivering the following: The best approach to decide if the civil legal system is the most efficient and cost-effective remedy for your dispute, a framework to evaluate the business case of a potential lawsuit and guidance regarding the process to determine the most applicable case law that aligns with the facts and circumstances of your potential case An overview of the standard process that defines the civil legal system and advice to navigate every stage of the process including the following: Instructions related to the initiation of a lawsuit including alignment between existing case law and the facts and circumstances of your dispute Strategic guidance related to the discovery process and the most cost-effective and efficient way to use this process to ensure you focus your efforts on obtaining evidence to support your case Advice related to effectively preparing for trial and executing your trial strategy and post-trial activities Additional resources to guide your efforts to find the experts best suited to help with your specific case and additional information that may be helpful based on the area of the law that governs your case ¿¿Legal Disclaimer of no advice: This book contains general information about legal matters. The information contained within is not advice, and should not be treated as such. This book is not a substitute for legal advice and a reader should not delay seeking legal advice if required.