Product Description

The steep rise of pro se litigants—individuals who seek to represent themselves in court—forces lawyers to adjust their litigation approaches to account for the pro se litigant’s general unfamiliarity with court procedure, filings, discovery, and evidentiary rules. A good lawyer will make crucial changes to their strategy, including introductions, service, communications, presentation in court, and finalization of agreements.

Join our expert as we dive into key differences between litigation against a represented party and pro se litigant, and adjustments the lawyer may need to make to ensure the case moves smoothly and the client’s expectations are managed.

Agenda & Materials

• 3:00pm - 3:05pm

  Welcome and Introduction

  Grace C. Roessler, Esq., Mirick, O'Connell, DeMallie & Lougee LLP , Boston
  
• 3:05pm - 3:10pm

  Brief Introduction to the Pro Se Litigant
• 3:10pm - 3:20pm

  First Contact: Introducing Yourself to the Pro Se Litigant
• 3:20pm - 3:30pm

  Best Ways to Formally Communicate with Pro Se Litigants and Serve Documentation
• 3:30pm - 3:40pm

  Litigation Against Pro Se Litigants—Exploring the Additional Steps Required
• 3:40pm - 4:05pm

  The Lawyer’s Role: Adjustments to Style and Tips for Entering into an Agreement and/or Trying the Case Against a Pro Se Litigant
• 4:05pm - 4:15pm

  Managing Client Expectations Before, During, and After the Case
• 4:15pm - 4:25pm

  Proceeding Against Non-Responsive Pro Se Litigants
• 4:25pm - 4:30pm

  "Ask the Experts" Q&A Session and Key Takeaways

Please Note

MCLE webcasts are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal. There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only. They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.

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