Small Claims Court
The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) has released an updated guide for Small Claims Courts in Washington State. Need to know what happens in Small Claims Court? How to […]
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.
The Nuts and Bolts of Motions (Part 1) – Definition
The Nuts and Bolts of Motions is a continuation of our Self-Represented Litigant (SRL) series where we look at the general process of filing motions.
In Part 1, we get a basic introduction to motions – which is how you ask the court for something.
The Nuts and Bolts of Motions (Part 2) – Procedure
In Part 2 of the Nuts & Bolts of Motions, we’ll look at court rules and scheduling.