Feb 19, 2019
On Today’s episode, we will discuss representing yourself, and how it can be the only feasible option for some lawyers. Our host Megan does not think self-representation is such a terrible idea. Tune in today and hear why it can be a good idea to represent yourself.
Show Highlights:
- Everyone’s experience representing themselves is different
- The balance between personal life and work
- Why it is not always such a terrible idea to represent yourself
- Things you still need to do when you are representing yourself
- Your own case needs to be treated with the importance that it deserves
- If you get to a point when you are defending yourself and you feel you are out of your area, always call in help and get what you need
- You learn a lot about yourself, strengths and weaknesses
- Attorney discipline and the criteria that is important to represent yourself
- Attorney’s capabilities and how they help you or not
- You need to be rational, responsible and realistic when evaluating the entire case
- When you cannot represent yourself
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