Legal doc. assistance available Oct 18, 2007
"I've definitely acquired the skills to prepare various judicial counsel forms, motions, orders to show cause and other things that litigants who can't afford an attorney may need assistance with. I don't give legal advice. I prepare documents for people so they can represent themselves in pro per.". Often, people think they have completed a legal document properly and they present it to the court clerk, who tells them, "No, you have to do this, this and this," he said. (Daily Triplicate)
Concert for Peru Earthquake Survivors Raises Thousands for ADRA Aug 30, 2007
The four-hour benefit event, "ADRATON pro Per" (ADRATHON for Peru), featured a car wash, food booths, and musical performances by several local Christian bands. "The concert went very well," said Mario Ochoa, executive vice president of ADRA International. (AlertNet)
OUTBACK CLASSIC ON THE HORIZON Jun 28, 2007
Teams in the championship flight are allowed one pro per team. Prizes will be awarded in each flight to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams. (Ulmathletics.com)
New Trial Push For Polk Feb 1, 2007
MARTINEZ / Killer of husband deserves new trial, her lawyers say. " E-mail Henry K. Lee at . THIS LONGER VERSION OF THE STORY RAN IN THE PENINSULA EDITION Page B - 2 FromColma Buick Pontiac GMC Saturn 2007 Taurus$16,980 2004 F-150$18,995 2006 Solstice$22,995 2005 Grand Am$12,995 2003 Grand Prix$9,995 2004 DeVille$16,995 2006 Express$19,888 2005 Silverado 1500$16,995 2007 Express$19,995 2006 Yukon$42,995 2003 Yukon$29,995 2006 TrailBlazer$19,995 2005 Tahoe$26,995 2003 Tahoe$22,995 2005... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
POD: NU Grads' NFL Track Record Jan 27, 2007
I didn't do the math, but if you factor the number of stars our respective schools bring in and do a quick calculation on how successful we take the raw talent we bring in and make them pro's, I'd guess Northwestern actually does much better, pro per star. Comments. (PurpleWildcats.com)
State ballot measures challenge judges' power Nov 4, 2006
The military veteran and minister is what is known in legal circles as a prolific "pro per" by filing numerous lawsuits over alleged wrongs done to him. The U.S. Supreme Court says its records show at least eight appeals filed by him, all dismissed without a hearing. (CNN -- Law)
Divorce: Cost vs. justice in Contra Costa Oct 5, 2006
This order has since been adopted in all of Contra Costa's family courtrooms as one of several strategies to reduce the backlog of cases involving unrepresented, or pro per, litigants. Baskin is widely seen as the prime mover of this change, although he says many judges were involved. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Scorer's Tent Oct 4, 2006
Two-Man Shootout, Nov. 3-5, Bartow; eighth annual event; 2-Aside game Nov. 3 at 1 p.m. for $35 with bragging rights party at 6 p.m.; two-man scramble Nov. 4 at 8 a.m.; two-man, best ball Nov. 5 at 8 a.m.; entry fee $250; only one pro per team; call Chris or Cecil at 863-533-9183. Eaglebrooke Ladies Invitational, Nov. 8, Eaglebrooke; inaugural tournament for Eaglebrooke Women's Golf Association; best ball of two format; entry fee $60 per player; 9 a.m. shotgun start; field limited to 64 golfers;... (The Ledger)
Making a mintAn influx of financiers gives a boost to the sport of polo Aug 24, 2006
"Everyone who wants to play and wants to have fun needs at least one pro per team," according to Brazilian polo pro Henrique Novaes. But the patrons do more than that. (BBC News -- Business)
Calif. High Court Slaps Misuse of Anti-SLAPP Laws Jul 29, 2006
"And she gets a lot of credit. She did the petition for review -- pro per.". San Diego attorney James Moneer, who represented Hafif, couldn't be reached for comment. (Law.com)
Readoption adds strain for parents Jul 2, 2006
Judge Huguenor said in an interview she thought families should be able to do readoptions pro per, or on their own. But there is honest disagreement, she added, about what the law says. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Greene Broillet Settles Bumfights Case Prior to Start of Trial Apr 7, 2006
Defendants Zachary Bubeck and Michael Slyman were each in pro per. Inkers Tattoo & Body Piercing was represented by Stuart J. Sandrock; Tel: 619-972-7625. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
MARTINEZPolk murder trial called 'somewhat of a farce' Mar 24, 2006
" "He is goading me," she said. Though Brady did not revoke Polk's pro per status -- the legal term for defending oneself -- she once again dressed down the defendant, denouncing Polk's claim that she has been following the rules. And Brady once again warned Polk that she risks losing the jury's attention. "The jury is getting forgotten in this equation," the judge said, adding that Polk should be more concerned about how the jurors -- not the judge nor prosecutor -- are reacting to the... (San Francisco Chronicle)
No One's Immune, Says Jail4Judges Group Feb 10, 2006
For a decade, Branson, a prolific pro per, and Gary Zerman, a Valencia, Calif ... He has been a pro per, on and off, for about 20 years, typically in suits against the government, and by his count, he's sued more than half a dozen judges ... After his chance meeting with Branson, Zerman says, "Ron grabbed onto the initiative [idea], and he started drafting." What the pro per wrote, Zerman and others polished. (Law.com)
