Press Release for Pro Se Legal Services

Interview with Jonathan Stevens
 
Want to represent yourself, but don't know exactly what to do? Now there's an option for people who want to buy legal services a la carte. Whether it's advice on your legal rights, preparation of complicated documents, or just some help with navigating the complicated world of the law, Vermonters now can buy just the legal advice they need, when they need it.
 
Local attorney Jonathan H. Stevens has started his own business, Pro Se Legal Services, providing what are called "unbundled" legal services. "What I've found is that a lot of people have legal questions that need answers, but those questions aren't big enough to justify retaining an attorney," says Stevens. "With my new service, they can pay as they go - just for the answers that they need, and for services such as counsel and advice (coaching), document preparation (pleadings, contracts, notices, etc.) and legal research. I can guide you through the legal process of everything from a speeding ticket to incorporating a small business
 
Pro Se Legal Services, legal services for self-sufficient people, is the first of it's kind in the Burlington area. Stevens has a Master of Studies in Law, cum laude from the Vermont Law School and a Juris Doctor from the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. "I've been practicing law in Vermont  for 22 years," says Stevens, "so I have a good idea what kind of services are most needed by people who want to manage their own legal affairs with minimum intervention by counsel." Stevens is focusing on small businesses who he says have a strong need for services that allow them more control over legal matters. "Owners of small businesses are usually fully capable of doing their own legal work if they have competent support and advice. I specialize in small business law, internet issues, and environmental law," adds Stevens, "so I know how to respond to the needs of Vermont businesses."