Is a party who is represented by their own attorney entitled to the same procedural consideration as a plaintiff who is not represented by an attorney?

Appellant contends that he was at a disadvantage because he was representing himself. However, a self-represented party is held to the same procedural rules as a party who is represented by an attorney. "Under the law, a party may choose to act as his or her own attorney. [Citations.] '[S]uch a party is to be treated like any other party and is entitled to the same, but no greater consideration than other litigants and attorneys. [Citation.]' [Citation.]" (Nwosu v. Uba (2004) 122 Cal.App.4th 1229, 1246-1247.)