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You’ve probably heard that it’s a horrible idea to try to represent yourself in court. Your right to defend yourself is guaranteed by the U.S Constitution, but self-representation, or “Pro-Se” representation, is generally considered a mistake since non-lawyers lack the skills and latitude to represent themselves effectively in court. We agree that representing yourself alone…

Often, people think of estate planning as something reserved for wealthy individuals and families. In reality, estate planning is helpful for almost everyone. It’s not a one-size-fits-all solution, and ProAdvocate can help you identify the tools and plans that best fit your unique needs.  Similar to a will, living trusts are a mechanism by which…

In civil cases, like landlord/tenant, tax, and business, there is no “right” to an attorney.  That used to mean that if you found yourself in a civil suit, you had to either represent yourself with no knowledge of the law, or alternatively find an attorney. Attorneys can cost thousands in legal fees. Most will only…

If you feel you’ve been found guilty of a crime in error, you’ll want to reverse those criminal charges. Courts, however, rarely overturn lower court decisions even when accidents happen. Most errors are deemed harmless by the court though the charges won’t seem harmless to you. To overturn a criminal charge, you will need someone…

Default judgements can be costly for any pro se litigant, and COVID-19 may increase your risk. Learn more about how default judgements work, and how ProAdvocate Group can help you to deal with this kind of situation. What is a Default Judgement? A default judgement is a court order that says one party wins because…

Creating a limited liability company to protect your personal assets is one of the most important business decisions you could make. Far too many business owners have become victims of being sued and having their home, bank accounts, and personal assets taken away from them. LLCs prevent this problem by creating a separate entity for…

In recent months most American families have changed their strategy to protect their assets and for financial security. With rapid changes brought about by social distancing and stay-at-home orders, now is the time to make sure your family’s assets are protected from judgments from personal injury, divorce or any other unexpected legal action.   It…

Justice Served? It is a fact that many prisoners have been wrongfully convicted; research indicates that the number could be as high as 10%!  With the current population of the US, this is a large number of people.  How, in today’s society can this happen?  What if you or someone you know were included in…

2020 has been a difficult year for people all over the world, mainly due to COVID 19. This pandemic has wreaked financial chaos, not only for governments, but also for individuals. Sadly, many people have been laid off from their jobs or have become totally unemployed. To make things even more stressful, there are still…