Lawsuits Without Tears – Part 1 (An Introduction)
This is the first of our seven-part “Lawsuits Without Tears” video series.
This video series is meant to give you a basic introduction to what you can expect when acting as a “self-represented litigant” (SRL) in a civil lawsuit. Pursuing a lawsuit without an attorney is much more complicated than many people expect and this video series will introduce you to some fundamental concepts to consider before beginning.
Lawsuits Without Tears – Part 2 (Court Rules)
Part 2 is an introduction to the role and importance of court rules in civil cases.
Lawsuits Without Tears – Part 3 (Case Schedule)
This is the third of our seven-part “Lawsuits Without Tears” video series.
In Part 3, you will learn about the contents and importance of the Case Schedule – which the clerk gives you when you file your case.
Lawsuits Without Tears – Part 4 (Discovery)
This is the fourth of our seven-part “Lawsuits Without Tears” video series.
The discovery process is where parties collect documentary evidence and testimony that often decides the outcome of their case.
Lawsuits Without Tears – Part 5 (Motions)
This is the fifth in our seven-part “Lawsuits Without Tears” video series.
This video introduces you to the concept of using a motion to ask the court for something – and the court rules that govern the process.
Lawsuits Without Tears – Part 6 (Evidence)
This is the sixth in our seven-part “Lawsuits Without Tears” video series.
In Part 6, you’ll learn basic concepts of introducing evidence into your case.
Lawsuits Without Tears – Part 7 (Ethics)
This is the seventh in our seven-part “Lawsuits Without Tears” video series.
In the final part, we’ll introduce you to the importance of legal ethics – even for litigants representing themselves.
Service of Process
This brief video will introduce you to the basics of what is known as “service of process” – the court-mandated requirements for delivering your initial court papers to the defendant/respondent.
Special thanks to the students and librarians at the Seattle University School of Law for all of their help.
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