Petition
A document that starts a lawsuit or a court matter such as an adoption or a bankruptcy.
Plaintiff
A person or business that files a formal complaint, lawsuit, or petition with the court.
Pleadings
Written statements filed with the court that describe a party’s legal or factual claims about the case.
Power of Attorney
A legal document that gives someone the authority to make decisions for another person.
Pro Bono
Latin term meaning “for the public good.” When a lawyer agrees to take all or a portion of a case at no cost to the client and collects no fee from any other source. Volunteer attorneys provide pro bono help to Legal Aid clients.
Pro Se
(also see self-represented litigant) Latin term meaning “on one’s own behalf.” When a person handles their own case, whether as a plaintiff or defendant.
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