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Lawsuit?
 How to Win (& Survive) a Lawsuit: The Secrets Revealed $15.95 This well written book, ostensibly showing a client how to select an attorney, is in fact a must read for every trial attorney, or potential trial attorney. As a paralegal for nearly 25 years, I am all too familiar with attorneys who go into Court totally unprepared. Robert M. Dawson has encapsulated in a very few pages what simple steps every attorney should do to effectively represent their client, and how the client may determine if their attorney is properly handling their case. This book should be on the required reading list of every law school, and is certainly more affordable than any other teaching manuals. Well done.  Win Your Lawsuit: A Judge's Guide to Representing Yourself in California Superior Court $39.99 Represent yourself in California Superior Court for a case worth up to $25,000! Some cases are too big for small claims court and too small to interest a lawyer. But Win Your Lawsuit 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. The 3rd edition is completely updated and provides all the forms you need. 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 Lawsuit Survival Guide: A Client's Companion to Litigation $29.99 Having to go to court several times, this book proved to be a valuable resource. It taught me what to expect from the legal system in a step by step form. It covers how to choose an attorney to all the trial procedures. It makes the whole idea of going to court a lot easier. The authors give honest information on every part of the trial and the trial process. You will learn how to file a complaint to answering a complaint. It gives real information on the process of the trial from filing motions, seeking discovery and settling your case. It caps with judgments and appeals. I like how the authors make everything easy to understand and the advice is completely useable. This can be used if this is you first time in court or your tenth. Footnote: Nolo press is the best company that produces law books for the common person. They are always easy to read and pact with good advice. Enjoy |
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