If you are hoping to file and finish a case or lawsuit in Harris County without an attorney to represent you, you may need to file forms or follow procedures specific to pro se litigants. If you are representing yourself in a case or lawsuit, you are a self-represented, or pro se, litigant. Each court has different procedures and requirements that pro se litigants are expected to follow in the same manner as an attorney. It is always best to contact the clerk of the court where your case is assigned to ask about procedures for pro se litigants.
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This post in the Civ Pro series provides several resources to help pro se (self-represented) litigants understand their civil rights and what actions are available if a civil right is violated or infringed.
Read moreCiv Pro: Statutes of Limitations
Many pro se litigants (people who are representing themselves in a lawsuit without an attorney) ask how long they have to file a lawsuit. This blog post in the Civ Pro series lists resources where you can learn more about statutes of limitations.
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Check out these upcoming Law Library of Congress webinars and events happening in September 2022.
Read moreFree Texas CLE Tomorrow | LexisNexis: Basics of US Immigration Law
This CLE presentation is for legal professionals interested in the basics of U.S. immigration law. This course will cover the fundamentals of immigration law practice in the U.S., providing attendees with general knowledge of: 1) what immigration law is; 2) what immigration attorneys do; 3) categories of immigration practice; 4) core legal resources, including primary and secondary sources, used by immigration attorneys; and 5) common and trending immigration law issues.
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