Pro-Se Litigation with Super Appeal
As every TV court drama assures us, there is a right to an attorney in a criminal proceeding. However, in a civil proceeding, there is no such right. In some civil cases, an attorney is not even allowed: Small claims courts, where the dollar value is below the state’s statutory amount, prohibit attorneys in the … Read moreAvoiding the Pitfalls of Pro-Se Litigation
First and foremost, before discussing what judgment proof means, what exactly is a judgment? A judgment is “A decision by a court or other tribunal that resolves a controversy and determines the rights and obligations of the parties”. In other words, a judgment is the final part of a court case which ends the lawsuit. A judgment … Read moreJudgment Proofing – What Does It Mean to be Judgment Proof?
ProAdvocate Group can help you represent yourself in a court case instead of using a licensed attorney of law by becoming the attorney of record. How is this possible? As in any field of work or study, one soon becomes somewhat of an expert in that particular line of work. ProAdvocate Group consists of many … Read morePro-Se Litigation – You Can Do It Yourself!
It’s commonly understood that it makes sense to have some form of written document that details how your assets will be divided up and distributed after you pass away. However, there are some important differences between the two concepts. A living trust, which is often referred to as a “revocable” trust, is a binding legal … Read moreA Living Trust vs a Will – A Comparison
courEven a court of law is not above making mistakes. Unfortunately, if serious enough, those mistakes have the potential to inflict irreparable harm to your business and even your life. This is particularly true when it comes to an erroneous criminal ruling. Sometimes such rulings result because of a misunderstanding or misinterpretation of the facts. Other times … Read moreRighting a Wrong: Pursuing a Strategic Criminal Reversal
If you’ve been considering estate planning, and specifically a living trust, it may benefit you to consider a family trust. A family trust is a type of living trust, with the allocation of assets or funds being made to your named beneficiaries – family members – with certain conditions attached. The trust is managed by an appointed … Read moreThe Benefits of Establishing a Family Living Trust
In today’s seemingly sue-happy society, one has to plan for asset protection. You work hard to save money, plan for retirement, and buy stocks, bonds, CDs, real estate, and vehicles. After all, isn’t having financial security considered part of the American dream? It can be scary to think that a resentful neighbor, or an unceasing creditor, can … Read moreJudgment Proofing: What Does it Mean for You?
Most everyone realizes that it’s important to have a legal document drafted that outlines the distributions of your assets at the time of your death. This helps ensure that your wishes are honored, and it makes life a bit easier for family members and beneficiaries. Without this important document, the court has a big say … Read moreWhy a Living Trust Could Benefit You
Defending against lawsuits can be expensive and has the potential of destroying a business’ finances completely, resulting in the loss of the case and business. ProAdvocate Group has the knowledge and legal expertise to help members defend themselves Pro Se, as the attorney of record. With our guidance and help with all legal actions and … Read morePro-Se Litigation Gives Smaller Businesses an Edge
When you decide or are required to go to court, you are faced with a decision: to hire an attorney to represent you or to represent yourself. Most people choose to hire an attorney, but there are definite upsides to pro se litigation. Pro se is Latin for “in one’s own behalf.” It means that you are … Read morePro Se Litigation: What and Why