The topic of my first pro bono case was auto fraud. A shady car dealer had made false representations to my client to induce her to buy a lemon. I attended a training session, researched possible claims, and met with my client with the energy and enthusiasm of a Big Law junior associate. I was ready to sue, only to realize the gaps in my knowledge on the mechanics of actually filing a claim in Virginia general district court. Enter Marty Wegbreit.

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