I was wrongfully terminated. I was told by a lawyer who has agreed to speak with me without charge. To accept my case on contingency it must be a slam dunk. His words "I believe that you were discriminated against and you have good documentation. But knowing it and proving it in court are two different things". If he doesn't take my case, can I do it myself? I cannot afford to hire an attorney but I don't want my former employer to get away with what they've done. If they can do it to me, they can do it to anyone. They need to be stopped.
2006-11-13 20:40:56 · 6 answers · asked by Adam in Vegas 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You can file the case in court without a lawyer and represent yourself. The court will provide you with a lawyer from the free legal assistance group. Just be sure to complete the requirements and gather evidence to prove that your dismissal from employment was illegal.
2006-11-13 21:09:54 · answer #1 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The lawyer told you that proving it in court would not be easy.
So, if it's going to be difficult even with a lawyer, I would imagine it would be even more difficult without one.
So, if you're serious about this suit, get a lawyer and try to work out a payment solution that works for you.
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2006-11-13 20:49:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
<>Maybe you've heard the saying that "a man who represents himself has a fool for a client." It takes knowledge of the law and skill to win a civil case. Consult one or more labor lawyers about the merits of your case. Maybe one will take it on the merits for a percentage of whatever you win.
2006-11-13 20:50:50 · answer #3 · answered by druid 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's just a nice way of saying "You have no case. Now, get out of my office." If there was even a chance that he could get them to settle out of court for something, he'd take it.
2006-11-13 21:08:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Small claims court. Make them show up for a settlement, it may work, or may not. Costs less than $50.
2006-11-13 20:49:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can reprepsent yourself, but lawyers know what to say, and judge wont take you seriously if don't have one. They know how to properly represent you, there are things anyone wouldn't know and would do horribly wrong.
2006-11-13 20:48:42 · answer #6 · answered by Fuzz 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋