Represent Yourself in Court: Prepare & Try a Winning Civil Case

How to prepare and present a winning civil court case n nn n nMany disputes are too big for small claims court but too small to justify a lawyer's fee. Fortunately, if you're willing to learn the courtroom ropes, you can successfully handle your own case from start to finish. n nn n n nRepresent Yourself in Court breaks the pretrial and trial process down into easy-to-understand steps. Armed with these clear and thorough instructions, you'll be well prepared to: n nn nn nn n- draft and file court papers nn n- get help from an attorney or legal coach nn n- obtain and prepare your evidence, including social media postings nn n- handle depositions nn n- line up, prepare, and examine witnesses nn n- present an opening statement nn n- make and respond to objections nn n- pick a jury if necessary, and nn n- deal with the court clerk and judge nn n n nWhether you're a plaintiff or a defendant, this book will help you handle a bankruptcy, divorce, landlord-tenant dispute, breach of contract case, small business dispute--or any other civil lawsuit. n nn nn The new edition includes information and tips on participating in a court hearing via Zoom or other platform. n n n n n n nn