This is for those who want to “Go alone” in the courts, specifically utilising the small claims track facility to avoid expensive lawyers (lawyers are not allowed in small claims track, or at least if they do, they will not be paid). 1. Costs. This is the biggest issue of course and you should know […]
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Are you representing yourself in a county court of England and Wales… or plan to? Civil proceedings are more often than not like an aerial dogfight, for which you had no training. Your opponent may fire ammunition you didn’t know existed and get the help you cannot afford. Is it like riding a bike? No. If it was easy, lawyers wouldn’t exist. To put the odds of winning in your favour you need guidance from someone who can navigate the rarefied atmosphere and teach you controls.
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Are you representing yourself in a county court of England and Wales… or plan to? Civil proceedings are more often than not like an aerial dogfight, for which you had no training. Your opponent may fire ammunition you didn’t know existed and get the help you cannot afford. Is it like riding a bike? No. If it was easy, lawyers wouldn’t exist. To put the odds of winning in your favour you need guidance from someone who can navigate the rarefied atmosphere and teach you controls.
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The Skinny on “No Win No Fee”: The Treasure Island Analogy
I will use an analogy to try and explain how these complex types of retainers work in law firms. It applies in the ease of “no win no fee” or a “conditional fee agreement”, something that we have had for the last 30 years. Let’s say you have a treasure map (a good case) but […]
Words You Need to Know as a Litigant in Person
After The Event Insurance: Used with no win no fee cases. This special insurance pays out your opponent’s legal costs if you lose. It is usually only payable if you win using your winnings. Allocation: The point, after statements of case, or pleadings, have been filed or served and is the decision of the court […]
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