Any advice on how to convince a relative to NOT represent himself in court?

It is a civil matter (not criminal) but too large for small claims. This relative insists that ';a lawyer cannot help.'; I have already told him the well known known saying about the person who is his own lawyer has a fool for a client. ANy advice, clever, convincing arguments will be appreciated. Why am I involved? Because, if I am not, he'll yell later on ';Why didn't you stop me if you knew if was wrong.'; It has happened before. Thanks!Any advice on how to convince a relative to NOT represent himself in court?
I have talked to a lawyer about 3 times in my life, each time they told me the wrong thing.





You did not explain what kind of case, he needs to read up on the law, it even helps to watch Perry Mason (available free online at CBS) to get an idea of legal topics.





A book on Torts, Business Law, and a review of constitutional rights could help. Also, particular state and federal laws should be read (commonly they can be found on the internet or at the public library).





This way he can get his money's worth if he does see a lawyer.





One other thing. in civil cases if the person being sued does not show up the judge automatically rules in favor of the other party, with no rights to appeal the case. Make certain your relative shows up.Any advice on how to convince a relative to NOT represent himself in court?
If he's trying to pursue a civil suit against someone else, let him be his own fool and waste his time and filing fees and possibly embarrass himself in court - if the case even makes it to court. If he's trying to defend himself, tell him it's going to cost him some money one way or the other - either paying a lawyer to defend him or paying the plaintiff when he's found to be at fault.

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