Using responses to an online survey, the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on the Delivery of Legal Services issued “The Self-Help Center Census: A National Survey,” an analysis of court-based legal self-help centers across the country. Nearly ...

A compendium of essays on ways in which lawyers can change their practices to improve their environment — for themselves, their clients and their neighborhoods. The book encourages lawyers to step out of the conventional mold and consider how they can cre ...

This is an article about the value of unbundling by Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Mark A. Juhas, who has presided in family court since he was appointed to the bench in 2002. He also chairs the California Commission on Access to Justice and teac ...

In this article, Forrest "Woody" Mosten, the "father" of unbundling, provides a brief overview of unbundling developments and showcase the leadership of judges and court staff in making unbundling a reality in so many jurisdictions and ...

In this article, David Holtermann, general counsel of the Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois who was involved in drafting an early proposal for the limited scope rule changes ultimately approved by the Illinois Supreme Court, discusses the rule changes and po ...

This book is the product of the the Colorado Bar Association's (CBA) Modest Means Task Force.  Successful Business Planning: Representing the Moderate Income Client is designed to assist lawyers in developing a successful and financially viable pract ...

Abstract Over the past decade, the phenomenon of self-representation in civil cases has led to the development of programs designed to facilitate self-representation. A revitalized movement seeking to establish a civil right to counsel has emerged (civil ...

The ABA Standing Committee on the Delivery of Legal Services has the mandate to improve access to lawyers and legal services for those of modern income – those who do not qualify for legal aid yet lack the resources for full representation. The committee ...

The Equal Access Unit of the Center for Families, Children & the Courts has materials available for courts, court-­based self-­help programs, and other nonprofit providers of legal self­-help services. The materials include sample instructional handou ...

This article looks at the standards set in the ABA's Model Rules of Professional Conduct 1.2(c) and how to implement it with actual clients in consultations, document assembly, and advocacy. Recommended citation: William Hornsby,  Unbundling and the ...