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| Daniel Jensen, a pro se litigant who is using artificial intelligence to make his case (Photo by imaginima/Getty Images) |
We are thrilled with the news that Daniel Jensen is proceeding with a trial Pro Se, and using artificial intelligence (AI) to make his case. This is the start of the empowerment of people who cannot afford/do not want an attorney to represent them.
Very exciting.
A pro se litigant who is using artificial intelligence to make his case delivered opening statements in a jury trial at the Georgia State-wide Business Court on Monday.
Daniel Jensen, a THC distributor who is involved in a breach-of-contract dispute with a THC product retailer owned by Ian Aros-Ponton, has been more successful than other plaintiffs who have used AI, according to a story by Law.com.
The publication cited recentresearch from the University of Miami School of Law in Coral Gables, Florida, that shows that 61% of federal complaints filed with AI were dismissed, compared to 54% without AI.
While Jensen made it to trial, Georgia State-wide Business Court Judge William Grady Hamrick in September found “13 inaccurate or misleading citations” in his briefs and ordered the parties to disclose any future use of AI, Law.com reports. Jensen’s filings have since been accompanied by forms that cite his use of Anthropic’s Claude and OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
Law.com reports that using AI to navigate a trial could prove difficult, as Jensen ran into a few obstacles during the Monday proceedings. According to the publication, he asked questions about how to show evidence during witness testimony and had trouble organizing copies of exhibits for the opposing counsel and the judge.
Jensen sued Aros-Ponton in June 2024, alleging that the pair verbally agreed to form a 50/50 partnership, where Jensen would supply new venture Total Hemp & CBD with inventory from his distribution company and Aros-Ponton would handle the daily operations of the store. Jensen also alleges that contrary to their agreement, Aros-Ponton excluded him as a partner and began operating the business without his consent or involvement.
According to Law.com, Ronald Debranski, an attorney for Aros-Ponton, told the jury Monday that “our position is that there was never a contract.”
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Pro se means representing yourself in a legal proceeding without the help of a lawyer. It is a Latin phrase that translates to "for oneself" or "on one's own behalf". A person doing this is called a "pro se litigant" or a "self-represented litigant".
In fact, a well-rehearsed, fully documented argument made by the Plaintiff/Defendant is much more persuasive than a claim made by an attorney who did not invest any time in understanding the case.
All pro se litigants can, and should, consult expert witnesses and advocates who have had success in winning similar cases. Do your own research. With the internet and a search engine browser, all the caselaw decisions you need are a step away from using the right keyword.
- Same standards: Judges expect you to follow the exact same rules, evidence guidelines, and court procedures as trained lawyers.
- Personal responsibility: You must fill out your own paperwork, file documents on time, and speak for yourself in the courtroom.
- Limits: You can only speak for yourself; you cannot represent other people, corporations, or groups.
- Civil cases: You have the right to represent yourself, but courts rarely provide a free lawyer for civil matters like divorces or small claims.
- Criminal cases: You have a constitutional right to a lawyer, but you can choose to give that up and speak for yourself if the judge agrees you are able to do so.
- Challenges: Operating without a lawyer is difficult because the legal system is complex and mistakes can hurt your case. Local resources like the Central District of California Pro Se Resources offer guides for people handling their own cases.
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