Download or read book Paralegal s Litigation Handbook written by Carole A. Bruno and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2011-10-01 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author Carole A. Bruno announces the paperback release of the Paralegal Litigation Handbook, 2ed. is now available through CreateSpace as a paperback. Paralegal's Litigation Handbook, originally published by West Publishing Company, was adopted by more than 250 colleges and universities, and more than 50,000 copies were sold. The wide scope of the book begins with a guide to the courts, and then leads you through the initiation of a civil action, response of the defendant, and explains in action steps interviewing techniques, motions, investigations, discovery (including medical discovery), legal research and writing; assisting in negotiations, trial preparation, and automated litigation support systems. “Carole's book [Paralegal's Litigation Handbook,] has been my 'Bible' throughout my career; I have given many copies away.”Honorable Brenda J. BickingDirector of Human ResourcesSchiffrin & Barroway, LLP[e]very item you can think of about litigation is in that book, (Carole) she has definitions, form templates, ideas for making work production faster, step-by-step instructions on what to do next and where go for resources and answers, etc... It sits on my desk like a dictionary..."Great resource!"
Download or read book Paralegal s Litigation Handbook written by Carole A. Bruno and published by Delmar Thomson Learning. This book was released on 1993 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Paralegal s Handbook written by Anita Haworth and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-01-28 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A completely updated and revised desk reference for paralegal professionals. Paralegals are the backbone of the legal business. The Paralegal’s Handbook is a guide to the responsibilities and tasks a paralegal may be asked to undertake. In this comprehensive guide to the profession, expert authors Anita Haworth and Leslie Cox explain everything paralegals need to know to handle the job with accuracy and confidence. From ethics issues to a detailed analysis of all the tasks encountered in the various legal specialties, The Paralegal’s Handbook provides invaluable advice and expertise to paralegal professionals. Haworth and Cox are experienced paralegals and provide explanations and details on the various areas of practice paralegals may choose including Family Law, Probate, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Real Estate, and Personal Injury Law. They cover everything from handling everyday tasks to reviewing facsimiles of legal documents. This Second Edition is fully updated and revised, with a new section on eDiscovery.
Download or read book The Legal Research and Writing Handbook written by Andrea B. Yelin and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2022-04-19 with total page 711 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Legal Research and Writing Handbook by Andrea B. Yelin and Hope Viner Samborn offers a time- tested introduction to the basics of this essential paralegal skill With clear explanations, examples, and visual aids, The Legal Research and Writing Handbook offers complete coverage of a complex subject in a student-friendly, accessible text. In this thoroughly updated new edition, Yelin and Samborn continue to keep pace with legal research, citation, and technology in today’s law firms. This practical text focuses on efficient research processes and techniques for both traditional and electronic sources, along with step-by-step instruction through each stage of the legal writing process, from prewriting strategies, to revising. The authors provide in-depth coverage of the IRAC method, as well as how to write legal memoranda and legal correspondence. Throughout, the text focuses on the practical skills paralegals need to know. The text is enhanced with examples and visual aids, expert writing and practice tips, hands-on exercises, ethics alerts, up-to-date web resources, and easy-to-navigate page design. Excellent exercises are provided to reinforce student learning. New to the Ninth Edition: Coverage of electronic resources is updated and expanded, reflecting how paralegals do research today. Includes new and expanded coverage of Online Topical Classifications Systems and Researching Statutes Online. Thoroughly updated, with latest information on research sources and methods Streamlined chapter on Research Strategy, focused on how paralegals conduct research today New and refreshed exhibits Revised exercises in each chapter Professors and students will benefit from: Thoughtful revision that reflects how paralegals do research today Detailed discussion of how to use legal authorities in legal communications and how to synthesize them and present them to attorneys. Exhibits, practical tips, updated exercises, and web resources in every chapter. Excellent pedagogy for students includes Net Notes, Ethics Alerts, and Practice Pointers included throughout Examples that provide useful models for students Subheadings provide quick access to topics Helpful appendix on Citation
Download or read book New York Paralegal Handbook written by Patricia Derby and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-19 with total page 680 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Newly revised and updated, the New York Paralegal Handbook is the indispensable "must have" paralegal reference and textbook in New York. For over 22 years, the New York Paralegal Handbook has been used by thousands of paralegals, attorneys, law clerks, law librarians, teachers and professors, paralegal school' students, graduates and members of the New York Legal Community. Essentially six (6) textbooks in one, New York Paralegal Handbook provides nearly 700 pages of valuable New York-based practice advice and legal forms that will help you work independently, confidently and accurately in the following legal areas: Legal Research, Writing & Analysis; Civil Procedure and Trial Litigation; Business Corporations & Entities Law; Family Court Law and Procedure; Wills, Trusts & Estates Law. The Handbook is continually updated and revised by practicing New York attorneys, paralegal professors, and editors at New York Paralegal Press.
Download or read book California Paralegal Manual written by and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Paralegal Practice Procedure Fourth Edition written by Deborah E. Larbalestrier and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-07-07 with total page 783 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The completely revised and updated fourth edition of the most trusted paralegal desk references on the market. Now fully revised and expanded: the bestselling desk reference for paralegals at any level. Each chapter has been completely updated to include the latest step-by-step instructions for every aspect of a paralegal's job, with new procedures, checklists, and resources throughout. Topics covered include: ? Paralegal ethics ? Training programs ? Court systems and court procedures ? Federal court practice and procedures ? Pretrial practice and procedure ? Legal research tools ? Electronic trial preparation procedures In addition to the general resources that will be of value to every paralegal, this guide also includes detailed information on practice and procedures for working in specialty law firms.
Download or read book Fundamentals of California Litigation for Paralegals written by Marlene A. Maerowitz and published by Wolters Kluwer. This book was released on 2007-06-22 with total page 537 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new edition of Maerowitz and Mauet's Fundamentals of CaliforniaLitigation for Paralegals gives students a complete explanation ofCalifornia specific litigation. Clearly written with the student in mind, thetext makes the material accessible while the accompanying workbook and formsput theory into practice.These features make this text an appealing choice:* offers a complete understanding of the litigation process fromthe time the client walks into the office through trial and post-judgment,including settlements and alternative forms of resolutions* balanced approach neither oversimplifies the litigationprocess, nor clouds the educational course with excessive information* pedagogical aids such as bold-faced terms defined in theglossary; examples; charts and checklists; sample documents; chapter overviewsand summaries; and review questions are featured throughout the text* tailored to the California rules with each chapter referencingthe specific California statute where more information can be found,and California forms included throughout* provides opportunities for the instructor to pick and choose whichareas to emphasize* a workbook on CD accompanies the text and includes five casescenarios based on California law along with associated Judicial Council formsto be used as practical exercises* Instructor's Manual provides answers to the questionsposed in the workbook and book, as well as a test bank of questions thatinclude true-false, short answer and essay questions so that theinstructor can choose the type of test to give. Projects for research andwriting, sample forms, and suggested course outlines are also includedChanges to the Third Edition include:* chapters on motions and discovery tools have been broken down intoseparate sections so that they are both easier for the student to understandand digest, and easier for the instructor to teach* depositions, interrogatories, and document productionhave been included and demurrers, motions to strike, and summaryjudgment have been broken out into separate sections* more information included on litigation management systems andhow to use such systems to index and retrieve documents in large cases* reflects most recent changes in the California rulesThis student-friendly text offers a teachable approach to the subject ofCalifornia litigation. The content is neither oversimplified nor saturatedwith excess information which allows for a smooth introduction.Fundamentals of California Litigation for Paralegals, Third Edition offersa complete understanding of the litigation process, allowing students to walkaway with a firm understanding of the complete picture.
Download or read book Litigation Guide for Paralegals written by Cynthia M. Osborne and published by Aspen Publishers. This book was released on 1994 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Litigation Paralegal A Systems Approach written by James W. H. McCord and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2007-03-08 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Litigation Paralegal: A Systems Approach, fifth edition provides students and faculty with a learning resource written specifically for them. It is a resource combining the theories and principles of law with practical paralegal skills, paralegal ethics, numerous forms, checklists, practice tips, online resources, and a focus on the goals and needs of the paralegal profession, all in the context of the law office. This text also provides instructors with the flexibility to utilize the step-by-step law office litigation system, which stresses student organizational skills and quality control techniques, or any other approach of the instructor's choosing. This new edition addresses electronic discovery and filing and the associated ethical and practical responsibilities of the lawyer and the paralegal. New revisions to the Federal Rules of Evidence and Civil and Appellate Procedure are examined, as are the practice requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. New/revised forms have been added to reflect current practice. Web sites, assignments, key terms, and study questions have been updated throughout the text as well. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
Download or read book The Independent Paralegal s Handbook written by Ralph E. Warner and published by NOLO. This book was released on 1999 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fueled by growing dissatisfaction with our overpriced legal system, a quiet revolution has been taking place. For over 25 years, more and more people have prepared their own legal papers with the help of independent paralegals, instead of handing their cases over to lawyers. The Independent Paralegal's Handbook is a practical guide for anyone considering a career as a self-employed legal document assistant who wants to help people take the law into their own hands. Book jacket.
Download or read book The Legal Assistant s Handbook written by Thomas W. Brunner and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book California Family Law Handbook for Paralegals written by L. W. Greenberg and published by . This book was released on 2016-05-25 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the First Edition of the California Family Law Handbook. It has been endorsed by two California judges who agree that this book is easy to read and understand and a great book for paralegals. It was written by an attorney who practiced family law for 25 years and currently teaches family law to paralegals. The companion workbook (California Family Law Workbook) has questions for every chapter and student assignments. This textbook is a comprehensive family law book and the only book on the market today that includes all of the important family law cases, codes and California Rules of Court. The Table of Contents is detailed enough to use for research and it has a large, extensive index. This is the book that family law paralegals and instructors have been wishing for. There is an Instructor's Manual that can be requested. It contains syllabi for 10, 12 and 15 week courses and a substantial test bank. A workbook at a special price can also be requested. Make all requests at the book's website.
Download or read book NALA Manual for Paralegals and Legal Assistants written by National Association of Legal Assistants and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2005 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The NALA Manual for Paralegals and Legal Assistants: A General Skills & Litigation Guide for Today's Professionals Fourth Edition (previously titled "The NALA Manual for Legal Assistants) is designed to serve as a quick reference guide for working legal assistants, to be used by schools as a textbook for intro courses and reference material, and to assist legal assistants preparing to take the Certified Legal Assistant examination. It is a collection of proven techniques and procedures used by paralegals nationwide. The techniques described are examples of successful solutions to actual assignments accomplished by working legal assistants. They may be used as starting points from which changes, adaptations, and modifications may be made by legal assistants in similar situations.
Download or read book Civil Law and Litigation for Paralegals written by Neal R. Bevans and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2016-09-20 with total page 813 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Civil Law and Litigation for Paralegals is a comprehensive text designed specifically for paralegal civil litigation courses. Author Neal Bevans not only teaches the basics of civil litigation, but also gives students the opportunity to learn skills they will use in practice. In a balanced approach, Bevans covers all the key topics paralegals need to know in an easy-to-read and engaging style that utilizes numerous examples and illustrations but never overwhelms the student. The text provides students with an in-depth analysis of a wide variety of civil cases, beginning with laying out the basic foundation of the American legal system. It proceeds through the investigation and implementation of a civil case, and follows the case through to appeal. The text balances the theoretical underpinnings of the law with the practical examples and hands-on experience that all students need to completely understand the topic. The helpful pedagogy throughout the book and a comprehensive teaching package make class preparation as easy as possible. Features: Clear introduction to the fundamentals of civil litigation for paralegal students. Provides students with an in-depth analysis of a wide variety of civil cases, laying out the basic foundation of the American legal system, proceeding through the investigation and implementation of a civil case, and following the case through to appeal. Designed to help prepare students for the practical world of divorces, car wreck cases, and medical malpractice claims that they will see every day in civil practice. Each chapter presents students with examples of the important role that paralegals play in every stage of civil litigation, from client intake to bringing an appeal. Understandable writing style with strong pedagogy, resulting in a teachable and accessible text. Each chapter includes Practice Pointers, Search Suggestions, Tech Topics, and Legal Legwork boxes, along with case excerpts, forms, and ethics. Helpful pedagogy includes Chapter Objectives that focus learning and review, Boldfaced key terms and marginal definitions for convenient reference, Review questions at the end of each chapter, and references to web sites that facilitate legal research
Download or read book How to Build and Manage a Family Law Practice written by Mark A. Chinn and published by American Bar Association. This book was released on 2006 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tips, strategies, tactics, forms, and real-word advice for starting - or building - a family law practice. Written by a successful and happy family lawyer, this book explains the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in a challenging area of the law. It takes a no-nonsense approach in explaining the most critical issues for developing a successful career. Examples and practice tips show how to gain experience, understand the business aspects of a practice, develop and maintain the ideal client mix, and manage staff and finances. CD-ROM with forms and related materials.
Download or read book The Litigation Handbook for Paralegals written by Parsons and published by Aspen Publishers. This book was released on 2014-10-15 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
