Name: Counterclaim as a Tool for Eviction Defense
Start: 2026-08-26T10:00:00-0700
End: 2026-08-26T11:30:00-0700

Counterclaim as a Tool for Eviction Defense

Wednesday August 26, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am PDT

Embassy Suites- Broadlands A

Counterclaims strengthen defenses, create settlement leverage, and improve outcomes for tenants facing eviction, all while giving our clients an opportunity to be heard on the issues that matter to them. This session will cover when counterclaims are worth pursuing, the key procedural and substantive rules that govern them, and practical ways to use them in day-to-day eviction practice. Attendees will also review sample pleadings and real-world examples to help implement these strategies immediately.

Speakers

Liz Leiserson

Elizabeth Leiserson serves as the Project Director for the Eviction Right to Counsel program and the Housing Practice Group lead at Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands. She is a Nashville native and a graduate of Yale Law School. She came to LAS after working... Read More →

Leirson Handouts Damages Spreadsheet xlsx

Leiserson Handouts Attorney's Fees Affidavit docx

Leiserson Handouts Answer & Counterclaim docx

Leiserson Handouts Counterclaim Packet Pro Se Tenant Final pdf

10 1130 Leiserson Counterclaims for Eviction Defense pptx

Wednesday August 26, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am PDT
Embassy Suites- Broadlands A