Zero Retainer Fee Legal System

Welcome to the Zero Retainer Fee Coaching System. The goal of this program is to show you how to build a solid mindset, legal case, and future life that you will love!

Now, this program is laid out in a step-by-step format and includes everything I've done to be able to avoid summary judgment (which you will find out about) and win on appeal.

It's a multi-module program (which is constantly being updated and expanded upon), and each module builds upon the other. It's very similar to building a house. We start with the foundation and work our way up. The program gets increasingly complex as we get deeper into the modules, and without a proper foundation in place, nothing will hold up.

So how do you get access to the program now?

Simply follow instructions as laid out on the site.

So how will you get support?

Through the Udemy site

How will you know a new module is available now?

All modules are available immediately. However, some modules you have to complete before moving to the next module to ensure you get the results from this class you signed up for.

How long will you have access to the program materials?

See site terms and conditions.

Can you contact James directly?

not currently based on Udemy terms of service.

Civil Cases

Different Variety of Cases

To keep the course clean we decided to simply suggest Googling legal terms.

No matter what the "game" may be in court, the rules are always pretty much the same ... state or federal ... no matter where you are.

Most teachings in this course apply to civil court and both state and federal court. Some do not. Refer to the official rules in your jurisdiction. For example, Google "Nevada Rules of Evidence" or "California Rules of Civil Procedure" or "Texas Rules of Evidence", etc.

A deposition is a deposition, whether you're in family court fighting over the custody of little children or battling a giant corporation for infringement of copyright.

Just as in a game of pool, winning in court requires accomplishing certain things in a certain order. There are many different games one can play on a pool table but in every game the process is fundamentally the same. Put the proper ball in the proper pocket at the proper time.

This course will teach you just that.

We call it learning "step-by-step".

In this course you will learn how to find the "substantive law" that controls the outcome of your case using this course's online research tools. Every case involves different substantive law, just as every case involves a different set of facts.

But know!

All cases follow essentially the same rules and are won using essentially the same tactics.

That's what you're going to learn ... how to use the Rules of Court tactically to win any kind of case.

Please finish reading this page before going to the next class.

Work your way through the course in the order in which it is presented.

DO NOT SKIP AHEAD ... PLEASE!

We promise you will be empowered to win your case (if your case is winnable).

In a civil case, the plaintiff (sometimes called "petitioner", i.e., the party starting the civil battle) proves his or her case by presenting the "greater weight" of admissible evidence. The defendant (sometimes called "respondent", i.e., the party being attacked by the plaintiff) wins by showing he or she, and not the plaintiff, has the "greater weight" of admissible evidence.

This is called "the burden to prove". Critically important!

Civil cases are a balancing act. Imagine a see-saw like you played on as a child or the balance scales blindfolded Lady Justice holds in her outstretched hand. The side that overcomes the balance by presenting the greater weight of admissible evidence wins in civil cases. It's that simple.

The plaintiff alleges (i.e., "states") all facts he or she must prove to win (along with the controlling law that will give the victory if those facts are proven by the greater weight of admissible evidence).

The defendant tries to get out of the case by filing certain motions (explained in detail later in this course). If these motions fail, the defendant files defensive pleadings alleging that the plaintiff cannot meet his or her burden (i.e., plaintiff does not have sufficient admissible evidence to win), or the defendant alleges other facts that he or she can prove showing that the defendant is not responsible for plaintiff's problems in the first place.

After both sides allege all the facts they hope to prove, the pleadings are said to be closed. Then the process of proving the alleged facts begins, using what is called "discovery", the process by which evidence is obtained in civil cases.

In civil court, it's no more difficult than that ... no matter what the case is about!

All cases (civil or criminal) are nothing more than "argument" and "proof". Never forget this!

Rules of procedure in civil cases differ widely from rules of procedure in criminal cases, however, the rules of evidence in both civil and criminal are the same in every state and federal court. (The class on evidence explains this later.)

The method for getting admissible evidence into the court's record, however, is different!

Always rely on the official rules of evidence and official rules of procedure in your jurisdiction. The official rules in each state and federal court differ slightly and change from time-to-time. You should rely solely on the official rules in your jurisdiction and use this course to learn tactics and strategies for using those rules ... and never as a substitute for the official rules. Simply use Google to look up the official rules for your court.

Court rules in your jurisdiction are easy to find using Google.
For example, type "Nevada rules of civil procedure" in your search bar to find dozens of references.
Choose only government sources.
Others may not be current.

Both civil and criminal cases are decided by what is called "essential fact elements". It is extremely important that you understand and stay focused on this as your case moves through the court.

For example, to win a breach of contract case plaintiff must prove (by the greater weight of admissible evidence) that (1) plaintiff and defendant entered a legally binding contract, (2) that defendant breached the contract by some act or failure to act, and (3) that plaintiff suffered money damages. These are the "essential fact elements" of a civil case for breach of contract. Every civil case, no matter what it's about, will be decided on essential fact elements that differ from one kind of case to another. There are rarely more than five essential elements to allege and prove, and many cases turn on only three. (Elements are discussed in detail later in the course.)

These are the core principles of any civil case.

Winners stay focused on these core principles.

Nothing else matters!

Watch this motivational compilation when you fee you cant make it through. When you feel the entire process is too much!

Simplicity is Power!

The power of this course is its simplicity!

Every case, civil or criminal, contains just a few "elements".

Most are won or lost on no more than 3 or 4 "elements".

Understanding "elements" is easy!

If you're defending, civil, your opponent must:

• allege and

• prove

the elements of his case.

If you are suing someone else, you must:

• allege and

• prove

the elements of your case.

Alleging is easy.

Proving is easy.

All that remains is:

• to make the court record clear and

• to move the judge to enter orders you need to win.

All is quick and easy with this course!

Civil

Nearly everything you learn in this course about

• evidence

• objections

• motions

• pleadings

• causes of action (elements)

• defenses (elements)

• trial procedure

• appeals

Most teachings in this course apply in civil court and both state and federal court. Some do not. Refer to the official rules in your jurisdiction. For example, Google "Nevada Rules of Evidence" or "California Rules of Civil Procedure" or "Texas Rules of Evidence", etc.

in the civil classes applies (for the most part).

Plaintiffs must allege and prove elements of civil complaints.

Defendants must allege and prove elements of "affirmative defenses" or allege and prove facts that show the plaintiff has insufficient evidence to win.

Just What You Need to When You Need It

You don't need to be a "Jack of All Legal Knowledge" to win in court.

You don't need to know all the stuff lawyers learn in law school ... stuff like contracts, property, wills and trusts, probate, corporations, intellectual property, guardianship, sales, torts, secured transactions, tax, banking, etc.

All you need is:

• The facts of your case ... easy because you know what they are

• The laws that apply to your facts ... easy to find using online legal research

• Procedure to get your facts admitted ... easy to do using tactics in this course

• Motions to force judges to apply the laws ... easy to make using forms in this course

Learning these things is quick and easy!

If you want to repair a lawnmower engine, you don't need to be an engineer, ASE certified or petroleum chemist to understand the physical properties of the various kinds of metal in the machine. People who design and build engines may need to know those things, but lawnmower repair people don't.

You don't need to know everything lawyers know!

You just need to learn the stuff that will win your case!

The Law of Your Case

Every case turns on just a few laws.

Most are decided on a single law!

The facts decide what law applies.

For example, most state animal bite laws apply to these facts:

• Has the animal caused an injury in the past?

• Was the animal taunted by the alleged victim?

• Was the alleged victim on the owner's property?

• Was the animal under the owner's control?

You don't have to know the law of contract or mortgages to win an animal bite case. You only need to know the facts and the law that applies, how to get your evidence admitted, and how to move the court for orders.

Yes, it really is this easy!

The law of your case is probably just one law, and that law will contain a list of the essential fact elements that trigger the law. There are never more than a few essential fact elements in any law ... no matter what your case is about.

The law of your case applies only to the particular facts of your case.

You only need to know the law that applies to your case, how to get your evidence admitted into the court record, and how to move the court for the orders you need to win.

Solution Sozo® is your one-stop-shop for quick and easy to learn strategy and execution.

Rules of Procedure

You have a right to do anything lawyers do.

You don't have to be a lawyer to represent yourself (so long as "you" are not a corporation, probate estate, or other fictitious legal entity). When representing yourself, you can do anything a lawyer would be permitted to do.

Corporations, probate estates, and other fictitious legal entities must be represented by a licensed attorney in most states. Check the rules in your jurisdiction to decide.

All individuals have a right to represent themselves.

Just follow the rules you learn in this course.

The rules of procedure provide powerful opportunities for you to plead your case, move the court, get your evidence "in", keep your opponent's evidence "out", and make an official record in the court files so you can present your case to an appeals court if you lose at the trial level.

This course makes the rules of procedure easy to learn!

Rules of Evidence

You have a right to get evidence into the court record if you follow the rules of procedure and rules of evidence.

You have a right to force evidence from your opponent.

You have a right to force evidence from people who aren't parties to your case (e.g., banks, phone companies, government agencies, etc.).

You have a right to prevent your opponent from getting misleading, confusing, falsified, or deceptive evidence into the record.

This course explains hearsay in a way any 5th grader can understand.

You will learn how to examine witnesses on the stand.

You will know how to take depositions.

You will understand the "best evidence rule".

You'll know how to make effective courtroom objections.

Moving the Court

Courts usually do nothing until someone "moves" them.

You move the court with "motions".

It's actually quite easy, as this course explains.

You have a right to move the court.

You have a right to move the court to enter orders in your favor.

This course will show you how to move the court.

You will learn how to get the orders you need to win.

A logical progression.

When you feel overwhelmed camp out here for a moment!

Click link for info on circumstantial Evidence

This video is to remind you to never judge a lawyer based on his $700 dollar shoes or $2500suits. The only this that matters is does he know the law? You will be equiped to see past the fast talking lawyers and focus on whats important in your case by keeping the main thing the main thing.

Watch this motivational compilation when you fee you cant make it through. When you feel the entire process is too much!

This is a typical scene you will see at a local courthouse or law firm. Lawyers do, talk, and they have most likely been in front of your judge many times. This course will give you the behind the scenes info on the shady conversations that take place along with who realy has your best interest at heart.

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Click here to hear judgment & Execution