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Statute of Limitations Time limit to file a lawsuit Deposition Sworn out-of-court testimony Discovery Pre-trial evidence exchange Personal Injury Physical or emotional harm claims Subpoena Court order to appear or produce documents Bail Money for pre-trial release Bankruptcy Legal debt relief process Contingency Fee Lawyer paid only if you win Negligence Failure to exercise reasonable care Damages Money awarded for losses Power of Attorney Authority to act for another Probate Court process for estates

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