If you're having problems with a business deal that's soured, an unresponsive landlord, or the guy who just totaled your car, you can turn to the courts for relief. But if you think there is only one way to proceed, think again. In America, there is a tradition of self-help law that is as much a part of the heritage as mom, apple pie, and the American flag. It's called pro se - legal self-representation - and it may be the answer for you.Whether you are pursuing an action with an attorney or pro se, How and When to Be Your Own Lawyer will help you to become a better informed and more effective participant in the legal arena - and to make the most democratic justice system in the world work for you.