New survey highlights need for representation in civil suits

A recent survey conducted by the Coalition for Justice highlights the need for representation in a civil law suit.  The survey, answered by 986 state court judges from around the nation, found that a pro se litigant (one without representation) has a much greater risk of having negative results than an individual who is represented by an attorney.  Moreover, the survey found that individuals who attempt litigation on their own usually end up taking more time to complete their litigation, usually because of a lack of knowledge of procedural and evidentiary rules.