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Steps you'll need to take

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Preliminary Steps
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What is the FIRST STEP?
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What if I can't attend at the scheduled time?
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How do I prepare my case before my Court or Hearing Date?
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1. Identify the Issues
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2. Stick to the Issues
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3. Collect Evidence
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4. Select Documents to Use as Evidence
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5. Select Witnesses you Wish to Use at Trial
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6. Determine if you want to have your witness show up at court
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What will happen in court or hearing?
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What is an "Opening Statement"?
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How to conduct a "direct examination" on witnesses
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How to cross examine an opponent's witness
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What are closing arguments?
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Last minute tips on trial or hearing day!

Preliminary Steps

Remember that there are preliminary steps you must take before actually getting to court or the administrative hearing. This means that you have filed a case in court or have been sued. 

Once you have done the necessary steps to get a court or hearing date, this classroom can help you prepare your case for court/hearing. 

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