Represent Yourself in Court: How to Prepare and Try a Winning Case

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Author: Paul Bergman

ISBN-10: 1413307108

ISBN-13: 9781413307108

Category: Trial Practice

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Prepare and present a winning civil court case!Written in plain English, Represent Yourself in Court breaks down the trial process into easy-to-understand steps so that you can act as your own lawyer -- safely and efficiently. Find out what to say, how to say it, even where to stand when you address the judge and jury.Armed with these simple but thorough instructions, you'll be well prepared to achieve good results, without the cost of an attorney. Find out how to: file court papers handle depositions and interrogatories comply with courtroom procedures pick a jury prepare your evidence and line up witnesses present your opening statement and closing argument cross-examine hostile witnesses understand and apply rules of evidence locate, hire and effectively use expert witnesses make and respond to your opponent's objections get limited help from an attorney as needed monitor the work of an attorney if you decide to hire oneWhether you are a plaintiff or a defendant, this book will help you confidently handle a divorce, personal injury case, landlord/tenant dispute, breach of contract, small business dispute or any other civil lawsuit.The 7th edition is completely updated to include the latest rules and court procedures and more sample documents to help guide you through your case. New Orleans Times-Picayune An excellent resource that outlines what's involved in representing yourself in court -- from presenting evidence to the rules of cross examination.

1 Going It Alone in Court2 The Courthouse and the Courtroom3 Starting Your Case4 Overview of Pre-Trial Procedures5 Investigating Your Case6 Settlement7 Pre-Trial Motions8 What you Need to Prove at Trial: The Plaintiff's Perspective9 What you Need to Prove at Trial: The Defendant's Perspective10 Selecting the Decision Maker11 Opening Statement12 Direct Examination13 Cross-Examination 14 Closing Argument15 Exhibits16 Basic Rules of Evidence17 Making and Responding to Objections18 Organizing a Trial Notebook19 Expert Witnesses20 When Your Trial Ends: Judgments & Appeals21 Representing Yourself in Divorce Court22 Represent Yourself in Bankruptcy Court23 Getting Help from Attorneys: Hiring a Legal Coach24 Legal ResearchGlossaryIndex