I've litigated dozens of cases on my own. Law isn't that complicated, especially for the smart people on here. You can often do a better job on your own simply

I've litigated dozens of cases on my own. Law isn't that complicated, especially for the smart people on here. You can often do a better job on your own simply because you have waaay more time to spend on the issue than a lawyer would. Plus you have skin in the game which makes you motivated in a way your lawyer will never be. The flip side to that is that it is illegal in most states to give legal advice to someone unless you are a lawyer. You can give legal information, but not advice. [Illinois once tried to prosecute me for the crime, so I have some experience]