Win Your Lawsuit

Win Your Lawsuit

Author: Roderic Duncan

Publisher: NOLO

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 445

ISBN-13: 9781413310757

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"Many lawsuits involve too much money for Small Claims Court, but the participants cannot afford an attorney. This book shows how to prepare and try a case in California Superior Court. This edition has been completely updated and reflects current court procedures and all forms are explained in detail"--Provided by publisher.


Win Your Lawsuit

Win Your Lawsuit

Author: Roderic Duncan

Publisher: NOLO

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 1413303676

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A plain English guide to court procedure, this book will show readers how to sue for up to $25,000, defend themselves in a lawsuit, fill out the required court forms, understand court procedure, and make a competent case. This book can help every Californian take on any kind of case under $25,000, including breach of contracts, personal injuries, clashes between landlords and tenants, business disputes and more. Some cases are too big for Small Claims Court and too small to interest a lawyer. But Win Your Lawsuit (formerly titled Sue in California Without a Lawyer) takes you step by step through the entire process of a limited jurisdiction case in California Superior Court.Take on common types of civil court cases worth up to $25,000, including: • contract disputes • personal injuries • property damage cases • business disputes Whether you're bringing the suit or defending against one, this plain-English legal guide shows you how to prepare a complaint, file and serve papers, participate in settlement negotiations, present a case and much more. All the forms you need are included.Written by Roderic Duncan, a retired California Superior Court judge, this book includes the legal insight and practical tips that only a judge with over 25 years of experience can provide.


The Complete Idiot's Guide to Lawsuits

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Lawsuits

Author: Victoria E. Green J.D.

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2010-09-07

Total Pages: 387

ISBN-13: 1101443138

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Have you been confused by a lawsuit? We can help. Millions of civil lawsuits are filed in the U.S. court system, costing billions of dollars in legal fees to those involved. The process is so complex that few people can pursue civil action without professional help, leaving them totally at a lawyer's mercy. Yet how many people truly know what they're getting into when they're involved in a lawsuit? The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Lawsuits clarifies the entire process in layman's terms. Expert litigator and law professor Victoria E. Green offers valuable insight into: • The pros and cons of filing lawsuits • How they begin and each party's response • Selecting and paying attorneys • Consequences of the settlement and appeals


Model Rules of Professional Conduct

Model Rules of Professional Conduct

Author: American Bar Association. House of Delegates

Publisher: American Bar Association

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 9781590318737

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The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.


Get the Justice You Deserve

Get the Justice You Deserve

Author: Johnny A. Pineyro

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2011-07-27

Total Pages: 89

ISBN-13: 1462029159

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Being involved in a legal case can cause both anxiety and frustration. In "Get the Justice You Deserve," author and practicing attorney JOHNNY A. PINEYRO provides practical and relevant information to not only help you solve legal problems, but take the worry and concern out of the process. Focusing on personal injury cases as a result of an accident, Pineyro details the course of a case and answers an array of questions: What is a personal injury case? What are damages? How are damages assessed? How do I collect damages? Who pays the doctor bills? Should I hire a lawyer? What should I expect from my lawyer? What should I tell my lawyer? Should I litigate or settle? How do I file a lawsuit? "Get the Justice You Deserve" details the framework you will find in the legal landscape and provides advice to understanding the process in order to get what you deserve before it's too late.


Surviving Litigation

Surviving Litigation

Author: Troy S. Bundy

Publisher:

Published: 2014-06

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780314292353

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Whether you are contemplating a lawsuit or involved in one currently, Surviving Litigation is an essential guide to help you take control of a situation that can often feel like an uncontrollable freefall through the American court system. With more than twenty years of experience in personal injury litigation, the author has litigated everything from routine auto accidents to complex multimillion dollar catastrophic injury cases in both state and federal courts. In each chapter, he will walk you through the process and strategy issues confronting those either currently involved in or anticipating lawsuits today. Specific topics covered include representation, litigation expense, basic legalese, the discovery process, and strategies for case resolution, among others. This book is a must-have for anyone, plaintiff or defendant, who hopes to obtain the best outcome in his or her case. Simply understanding whats next and knowing the questions you should be asking your lawyer will enable you to more effectively navigate the process toward a successful resolution.


The Magic of Memoir

The Magic of Memoir

Author: Linda Joy Myers

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2016-11-15

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 1631521489

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The Magic of Memoir is a memoirist’s companion for when the going gets tough. Editors Linda Joy Myers and Brooke Warner have taught and coached hundreds of memoirists to the completion of their memoirs, and they know that the journey is fraught with belittling messages from both the inner critic and naysayers, voices that make it hard to stay on course with the writing and completion of a book. In The Magic of Memoir, 38 writers share their hard-won wisdom, stories, and writing tips. Included are Myers's and Warner's interviews with best-selling and widely renown memoirists Mary Karr, Elizabeth Gilbert, Dr. Azar Nafisi, Dani Shapiro, Margo Jefferson, Raquel Cepeda, Jessica Valenti, Daisy Hernández, Mark Matousek, and Sue William Silverman. This collection has something for anyone who's on the journey or about to embark on it. If you're looking for inspiration, The Magic of Memoir will be a valuable companion. Contributors include: Jill Kandel, Eanlai Cronin, Peter Gibb, Lynette Charity, Lynette Charity, Roseann M. Bozzone, Carol E. Anderson, Bella Mahaya Carter, Krishan Bedi, Sarah Conover, Leza Lowitz, Nadine Kenney Johnstone, Lynette Benton, Kelly Kittel, Robert W. Finertie, Rita M. Gardner, Robert Hammond, Marina Aris, LaDonna Harrison, Jill Smolowe, Alison Dale, Vanya Erickson, Sonvy Sammons, Laurie Prim, Ashley Espinoza, Jing Li, Nancy Chadwick-Burke, Dhana Musil, Crystal-Lee Quibell, Apryl Schwab, Irene Sardanis, Jude Walsh, Fran Simone, Rosalyn Kaplus, Rosie Sorenson, Rosie Sorenson, Jerry Waxler, and Ruthie Stender.


Represent Yourself in Court

Represent Yourself in Court

Author: Paul Bergman

Publisher: NOLO

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 510

ISBN-13: 1413303692

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For people dealing with a personal injury claim, a landlord-tenant dispute, a small business scrape or any of the dozens of other possible legal muddles, this book points the way through the complex court system. The book also ncludes a chapter dealing with the specifics of handling a divorce, child custody or child support action.Written in plain English, Represent Yourself in Court breaks down the trial process into easy-to-understand steps so that you can act as your own lawyer -- safely and efficiently. Veteran attorneys Bergman and Berman-Barrett tell you what to say, how to say it, even where to stand when you address the judge and jury.Armed with the simple but thorough instructions in Represent Yourself in Court, you can be heard and taken seriously in any courtroom. Readers learn how to: „X file court papers „X handle depositions and interrogatories „X comply with courtroom procedures „X pick a jury „X prepare your evidence and line up witnesses „X present your opening statement and closing argument „X cross-examine hostile witnesses „X understand and apply rules of evidence „X locate, hire and effectively use expert witnesses „X make and respond to your opponent's objections „X get limited help from an attorney on an as-needed basis „X monitor the work of an attorney if you decide to hire one Whether you are a plaintiff or a defendant, this book will help you confidently handle a divorce, personal injury case, landlord/tenant dispute, breach of contract, small business dispute or any other civil lawsuit.


Anatomy of a Lawsuit

Anatomy of a Lawsuit

Author: Robert J. Shoop

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2005-10-18

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 1452222614

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This indispensable text provides educators with the information they need to understand, be prepared for, and respond to civil litigation.