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THE QUESTION EVERYBODY ASKS FIRST

Stop guessing. Pressure-test it.

Learn what a claim or defense actually needs — facts, harm, proof, deadlines — and see where yours is strong or thin before anyone bills you an hour.

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The playbook

  1. 01

    Name what happened

    A dated, neutral timeline — no arguments, just facts and sources.

  2. 02

    Match facts to elements

    Every claim and defense has required parts. Missing one is where cases die.

  3. 03

    Inventory your proof

    Documents, messages, photos, witnesses — and what's missing.

  4. 04

    Check the clock

    Filing windows and notice requirements before anything else.

  5. 05

    Take it to trial — the mock one

    Hear your story argued against before a real opponent does it.

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Common questions

How do I know if I have a legal case?
A case needs four things: facts you can prove, a legal claim or defense whose required elements those facts satisfy, real harm or a concrete consequence, and a deadline that has not passed. If any one of those is missing, the case usually fails no matter how unfair the situation feels.
What evidence do I need to prove my case?
Start with anything dated and independent of memory: contracts, messages, emails, photos, receipts, medical or repair records, and names of witnesses who saw it directly. Build an inventory that lists each item, what it proves, and who holds it.
How long do I have to file a case?
Filing windows, called statutes of limitations, vary by claim type and state and can be as short as a few months for claims against government agencies. Because notice requirements can run even sooner, check your deadline before you spend time building the rest of the file.
Can I test my case before hiring a lawyer?
Yes. Mapping your facts to the elements of the claim, listing your proof, and rehearsing the story against hostile questions in a mock trial shows you where it is thin before anyone bills you for an hour.
THE ONLY NEXT STEP

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