Lawsuit Without a Lawyer

by Kristen White Blogger Many times, people have valid bases for lawsuits, however, they are afraid that they will not be allowed to file the claim without a lawyer. As a result, there are many concerns over paying attorney fees and these keep some from following through with these claims. The ultimate result is that the legal wrong may go unaddressed and the person who was wronged may go uncompensated. This article will discuss filing a lawsuit without a lawyer.

First and foremost, it is important to figure out what the legal wrong was that you believe could form the basis for a lawsuit. Once you have figured out what it might be you will need to research the elements of the case. This is an important aspect; just because you feel certain that something is wrong and should be addressed by the court does not necessarily mean that it will resolve itself. You will need to go through very specific processes to secure your rights and failing to do so could jeopardize your claim. The rules and procedures that must be followed are not a secret. In fact, they are actually quite easy to find, however, this is only true if you know what you are looking for, where to look for it and that you even need to look in the first place. As a result, this is why many people opt to hire an attorney rather than run a case on their own. The reality is that attorneys are specially trained and familiar with these procedures. In addition, they are much less likely to miss something than someone without the experience who is trying to navigate this process for the first time.

Once you have figured out what kind of case you have you will need to prepare your documents and file your lawsuit. You can obtain forms for your lawsuit from either the clerk of court or local law libraries, however, this is not always the case. Similarly, legal aid groups may be able to assist you complete your paperwork, evaluate your claims and give you advice on what to file, where and how much your filing fees will be. When your paperwork is complete and ready you will need to file it with the clerk of court, pay a filing fee and arrange to have a copy of the lawsuit and summons served on the other party. If you are unable to afford the filing fees you can usually apply for indigent status  and ask for a waiver of these fees.

From this point onward there are certain deadlines that are triggered, as a result you will need to stay on top of these deadlines or your case may be dismissed. The discovery process will allow you to investigate your case and obtain evidence to support your claims. Eventually you will need to prepare your case for trial. If you find the pre-trial procedures difficult then trial will be an even more complicated mix of rules and procedures that apply all at once. However, preparation is key.

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