Resource Library

Legal guides, organized for you

Choose your situation below and open any guide. Each one is a complete, plain-English walkthrough of its topic — free to read, with a downloadable PDF and a short tutorial video. Publishing them free, with no account and no paywall, is how we carry out our mission to expand access to civil justice.

Self-Represented Litigants

Handling your own civil matter in court

OLSI · LEGAL GUIDEMotion Practice in Florida State CourtsMotion Practice in Florida State CourtsFlorida State CourtsOLSI · LEGAL GUIDEStarting Your First Civil CaseStarting Your First Civil CaseFlorida State CourtsOLSI · LEGAL GUIDEThe Basics of DiscoveryThe Basics of DiscoveryFlorida State CourtsOLSI · LEGAL GUIDEDefending a Civil Case in FloridaDefending a Civil Case in FloridaFlorida State CourtsOLSI · LEGAL GUIDEArbitration in FloridaArbitration in FloridaFlorida State CourtsOLSI · LEGAL GUIDEConducting Legal ResearchConducting Legal ResearchFlorida State CourtsOLSI · LEGAL GUIDEResponding to a Debt Collection Lawsuit in FloridaResponding to a Debt Collection Lawsuit in FloridaFlorida State CourtsOLSI · LEGAL GUIDESmall Claims Court in FloridaSmall Claims Court in FloridaFlorida County CourtsOLSI · LEGAL GUIDEPreparing for and Presenting Your Civil TrialPreparing for and Presenting Your Civil TrialFlorida State CourtsOLSI · LEGAL GUIDEAppealing a Civil Judgment in FloridaAppealing a Civil Judgment in FloridaFlorida Appellate Courts

Small Businesses

Legal foundations for your business

OLSI · LEGAL GUIDEChoosing an LLC vs. a CorporationChoosing an LLC vs. a CorporationFloridaOLSI · LEGAL GUIDEForming a Florida LLCForming a Florida LLCFloridaOLSI · LEGAL GUIDEOperating Agreements ExplainedOperating Agreements ExplainedFloridaOLSI · LEGAL GUIDEIndependent Contractor vs. EmployeeIndependent Contractor vs. EmployeeFloridaOLSI · LEGAL GUIDEForming a Florida CorporationForming a Florida CorporationFlorida