Civil procedure for pro se litigants
Civil Procedures
Learn civil procedure for representing yourself in court. Follow a civil case from the complaint to discovery, motions, hearings, and trial.
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Pro se legal education / Jim WinnerProfessional
Professional
Litigant.
Know the process.
Then make your move.
Going to court without a lawyer? Learn about civil procedure, demand letters, and consumer rights with Jim’s courses and book.
Know your rightsCivil procedureConsumer protectionNegotiation
The learning collectionChoose your
Choose your
next move.
A focused workshop. A complete course. A book you can mark up and return to. Start with the question in front of you.
Make a stronger demand
Seek, Destroy & Enjoy!
A 90-minute video action plan built around a real demand letter. See how a request becomes a reasoned case for a response.
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Know your consumer rights
The Ultimate Debt-Hacking Blueprint
Study four consumer protection laws alongside civil procedure. Get a clearer picture of debt disputes and the rights involved.
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Start with the book
How To Get What They Owe You
Jim Winner on consumer protection and negotiation. A reading-first introduction to asking better questions and making a clearer case.
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Start with what matters to youWhat brought
What brought
you here?
Start with Civil Procedures.
See this courseMeet your instructorLearn the rules.
Learn the rules.
Not just
the jargon.
James “Jim” Winner
Jim founded Professional Litigant, Inc. to make legal education more accessible.
His courses and book cover civil procedure, demand letters, consumer protection, and negotiation. Choose a subject, work through the material, and come back when you need a refresher.
Meet JimBefore you beginGood questions.
Good questions.
Straight answers.
Which course should I start with?
Choose Civil Procedures for a structured introduction to litigation. Seek, Destroy & Enjoy! focuses on demand letters. The Debt-Hacking Blueprint covers consumer protection and debt disputes. The book offers a reading-first introduction.
Is this legal advice or representation?
No. Professional Litigant offers general legal education. It is not a law firm and does not represent you. Consult a qualified attorney for advice about your circumstances.
Can a course guarantee an outcome?
No. The facts, applicable law, deadlines, and decisions of others matter. These materials do not promise a settlement, a court result, or debt cancellation.
How is this different from Professional Litigant Society?
Professional Litigant, Inc. offers the paid courses and products on this site. Professional Litigant Society is the separate nonprofit. You can learn about its public education and partnership work at professionallitigant.org.
Where can an existing member get help?
Go to member access for account help. Include the email used for your order when contacting the team. Never send your password or payment details.
New to representing yourself?Going to court
Going to court
without a lawyer.
What does pro se mean? Where do you find court rules, forms, and free help? Start with our guide to representing yourself in a civil case.
Read the pro se guide