Should a Party to a Lawsuit Be Represented by a Lawyer?
People do not legally need lawyers to represent them in the courtroom in a civil, or even criminal, case. However, having one is advantageous for several reasons.
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Knowledge
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Knowledge of legal precedents is of paramount importance when attempting to argue a legal case. Not only is the average individual unlikely to possess the information required before the start of his case, but he will probably be equally unable to study it in time to make a difference in the suit's outcome.
Experience
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In addition to having an understanding of legal precedent, attorneys understand courtroom protocol and procedure as well. For example, if depositions and court motions are not filed in time, and correctly, such rudimentary legal mistakes can cost you your entire case.
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Pitfalls
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Robert M. Dawson, author of "How to Win (& Survive) a Lawsuit," warns against the pitfalls of not having a lawyer in a civil suit. According to Mr. Dawson, one of these pitfalls includes the fact that if you need to submit any appeal, or wish to have a verdict overturned, the complications involved in doing so are usually beyond reach of the ordinary individual.
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