The Civil Trial Process

The Civil Trial Process

The process of a civil trial can be broken down into five main steps: pleadings, discovery, motions, trial, and appeal.   Pleadings   The pleadings stage is an important part of any civil lawsuit. It is during this stage that the parties set out their...

Are people getting the legal help they need?

In 1963, the Supreme Court ruled that people accused of serious crimes have the right to legal counsel whether or not they can afford an attorney. Despite that ruling 50 years ago, many people in Nebraska and beyond aren’t getting the legal help they need, especially...