Pro Se Litigants

Need a Lawyer? Judge for Yourself

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Going through a divorce? Launching a business? Hurt in a car accident? Writing a will? Facing a lawsuit? In any of these situations, you may consider hiring a lawyer to advise you or represent your interests. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) offers the following advice to help you be smart when you choose —... »

Pro se bankruptcies drain court resources

Sunday, October 25, 2009
Pro se bankruptcies drain court resources

As recession-related bankruptcy filings rise, courts are dealing not only with larger caseloads but also more time-consuming case filings. An increase in pro se litigants leads to a bigger drain on court resources, as well as bigger challenges for trustees. »

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