This title compiles Dorsaneo’s helpful, step-by-step coverage of civil pretrial procedures and forms found in his Texas Litigation Guide and makes them available in this “desktop” set.

This book introduces students to trial preparation, motion practice, jury selection, the trial process, preparation of the jury charge, jury argument, jury deliberations, verdict, instructed verdicts, judgments, and post-trial motions. The text also devotes a chapter to the special problems of non-jury trials. The authors have expanded their coverage of the difficult issue of finality of judgments, and included thorough treatment of original and appellate proceedings in the courts of appeal and in the Texas Supreme Court.

This comprehensive set explains the law and procedure in a given area and then provides drafting guides to prepare the forms. This e-book can only be borrowed by government employees, but librarians may be able to provide a short excerpt to library patrons upon request.

Over 560 forms for 16 practice areas, with step-by-step procedures, voice-of-experience tips, answers to common questions, mistakes to avoid, tax considerations, and practice checklists.

"Gain insight into the laws governing all of the major steps in the civil litigation process, starting with jurisdiction, venue, and ascertaining the governing law, and moving through pleading, joinder, discovery, pretrial management and adjudication, trials, appeals, and the effect and enforcement of judgments. Class actions and other forms of complex, multiparty litigation, as well as Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), are also covered. This text addresses the major themes underlying the various rules and procedures, and it has continuing utility as a desk book in legal practice and as an entrée into deeper research." - publisher's description

This e-book can only be borrowed by government employees, but librarians may be able to provide a short excerpt to library patrons upon request.

This seven-volume set provides drafting guides for forms for use in the federal courts. It covers a variety of situations from initiating a suit all the way to appeals.

Since the original publication of A Practitioner's Guide to Class Actions, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Wal-Mart Corporation v. Dukes—and has continued to decide class action issues each year, involving everything from standards of proof to pre-certification expert witness challenges to class action waivers in arbitration. Those decisions have had a trickle-down effect on the federal circuit and district courts, as well as the jurisprudence of the many states.

As class actions have evolved, they have become larger and more complex, requiring mastery of and compliance with ever-evolving case law. Authors and editors Gregory Cook and Jocelyn Larkin, master class action strategists and litigators, worked with other seasoned class action lawyers to produce this essential practice guide for lawyers, judges, and advocates and decision makers at every level. This book provides practical guidance to lawyers on how to conduct a class action, including both the plaintiff and defense perspective on the key decisions during the class action battle. It looks at each major phase of the action, from the filing of the action to settlement decisions and mechanisms. The thorough, comprehensive, and sophisticated treatment and discussion of all aspects of class action litigation makes this text a vital and necessary addition to the libraries of class action veterans and newbies alike.

"Completely revised and up to date. Thoroughly covers federal class actions and other multi-party litigation, including case law, applicable rules and statutes, and important secondary sources. Covers all of the major topics of class action law and practice, such as commencement of a class action, requirements for class certification, class action discovery, notice to class members, opt-out rights, Seventh Amendment and due process issues, class settlements, remedies, appellate review, issue and claim preclusion, ethical issues, ADR, and third-party financing. Also contains a special focus on securities, mass tort, and employment discrimination class actions, as well as treatment of federal multidistrict litigation, defendant class actions, bankruptcy, joinder devices under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and shareholder derivative suits. Explores the latest cutting-edge issues in multi-party litigation and discusses numerous ground-breaking court decisions. This latest edition also contains a detailed treatment of the 2018 amendments to the federal class action rule." - publisher's description

"A how-to manual for handling every aspect of a class action, even for small law offices, written by experienced consumer class action litigators." - publisher

The Law of Class Action: Fifty-State Survey 2021 is a valuable tool for both in-house and outside counsels who confront the prospect of litigating class actions in state forums with which they may have little or no experience and must make informed recommendations on removal. Succinct summaries are prepared by litigators from each of the respective states and address changes in rules and statutes as well as significant case law. These summaries are extremely useful in understanding state court rules essential to practitioners and parties alike.

This book describes how attorneys can identify electronically stored information relevant to their case and how to preserve, collect, and authenticate that information so that it can be presented in court as evidence.

Combines comprehensive coverage of Texas Evidence Law, including the latest decisions addressing specific interest areas, with successful trial techniques.

This e-book guides you through the ins and outs of the Texas court rules that govern discovery – the phase of a civil lawsuit that involves the request and disclosure of documents and information relevant to the case. It contains helpful explanations to rules 190 through 215 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure as well as citations to relevant case law.

"Texas Evidentiary Foundations, Sixth Edition is the ideal one-volume guide for overcoming common, and not-so-common, evidentiary problems in the courtroom. This accessible and popular manual shows you how to frame predicate questions to gain admission or exclusion of specific types of evidence and includes a list of the foundational elements and examples of specific lines of questioning for establishing these elements." - publisher

"[This resource includes] hundreds of pattern questions for treating physicians, corporate representatives, insurers, lay witnesses, defendants, and others. [It also contains] annotations with strategic suggestions, pitfalls to avoid, and bonus discovery forms." -publisher's description

"This Nutshell, which replaces Binder, Moore and Bergman's Deposition Questioning Strategies and Techniques (2001), provides comprehensive descriptions and concrete illustrations of effective strategies and techniques for taking and defending depositions. The book can serve as a text for a 2-4 unit stand-alone depositions course (either live client or simulated) or as a supplement to a civil pre-trial lawyering course. It devotes separate chapters to such fundamental skills as obtaining helpful answers to critical questions, undercutting harmful testimony, obtaining a deponent's version of significant events, and obtaining information from evasive deponents. Other chapters include topics such as responding to inconsistent or implausible testimony, overcoming opposing counsel's objections and obstructionist tactics, and preparing a client to be deposed." -publisher's description

"The book is written in a conversational style, and is divided into short chapters easily read in a relatively short sitting. Sprinkled throughout are very helpful references to cases, secondary sources and other materials that give the book depth beyond its relative brevity." - publisher

"Effective Depositions is a comprehensive, practical guide through every stage of the deposition process. It concisely covers the law of depositions and related discovery issues and gives a clear, thorough understanding of the process and its practical challenges so that either taker or defender can make the best use of the opportunities the process offers." - publisher

"Beginning with the basic rules governing discovery, this book discusses the legal and practical challenges involved in e-discovery, special evidentiary issues, when protective orders to limit electronic discovery may be issued, and strategic considerations—in short, everything the practitioner needs to master the use of e-discovery." - publisher's description

Eyewitness Testimony uses psychological principles to examine the potential for erroneous eyewitness testimony, and applies them practically to the entire life of a lawsuit, from witness interviews, through discovery and motions practice, and all stages of trial, to closing arguments and the verdict.

' Cited widely by courts and consulted regularly by thousands of attorneys across the nation, the Federal Rules of Evidence Manual is the most concise and authoritative reference interpreting the Federal Rules.Used often as a coursebook for state and national Continuing Legal Education programs in evidence, theFederal Rules of Evidence Manual provides the following for each Rule: the complete, current text; a current explanation by experts on federal evidence rules; comprehensive descriptions of salient cases; and the relevant legislative history." - publisher

"This single-volume treatise is largely free of citations to authority, but retains the most notable footnotes. Topics covered include preparing and presenting evidence, cross-examination, and the procedure for admitting and excluding evidence. Discusses privilege against self-incrimination, privilege concerning improperly obtained evidence, scientific evidence, and demonstrative evidence. Reviews authentication, the hearsay rule, burdens of proof, and presumptions. Text also identifies current issues." - publisher's description

"Face your deposition without fear using this comprehensive guide. Getting deposed? Conducting a deposition? Here's the book you need to take the mystery out of the deposition process and answer questions with confidence." - publisher

This e-book guides you through the ins and outs of summary judgments in Texas. It discusses deadlines, both traditional and no-evidence motions, responses, appellate review, and it includes templates and drafting guides for legal forms.

This title compiles Dorsaneo’s helpful, step-by-step coverage of civil pretrial procedures and forms found in his Texas Litigation Guide and makes them available in this “desktop” set.

This coursebook explores both the practical and substantive aspects of Texas civil pre-trial litigation. The materials cover all aspects of the processing of a civil case up to the period immediately before trial.

This guide from the Texas Justice Court Training Center provides a reference to the writs and process of serving papers, including information on civil process that anyone can serve and civil process that must be done by law enforcement.

"A step-by-step outline format and proven practice tips help you avoid pitfalls. Procedure and law outlines in the publication are supported by thousands of case citations summarized in plain English." Publisher's Description

"This title provides case logs, to-do checklists, countdown calendars, proof rubrics, motion arguments, evidence checklists, pattern themes, openings, and closings, plus tips for effective discovery, picking juries, and proving facts." -Publisher's Description

"This deskbook on Civil Procedure in justice courts is intended to offer a practical and readily accessible source of information relating to issues you are likely to encounter in civil cases in justice court." - from the introduction

This Nolo title includes small claims procedures for every state. Chapters discuss basic procedures like writing demand letters, filing and serving papers, preparing evidence, and mediating an out-of-court settlement.

"Real advice you can trust and use in small claims court. When every other method to collect has failed, a small claim is the right remedy to seek. If you're looking at either prosecuting or defending in a small claims court, with or without an attorney, the information presented in Filing & Winning Small Claims For Dummies is indispensable.The nuances of small claims courts vary from state to state, but the basic approach in preparing and presenting a small claims case is extremely uniform no matter where you are." - publisher's description

"This indispensable practice tool provides substantive and procedural guidance to all the evidentiary issues you could encounter throughout the trial process in Texas. Whether you're a new or experienced trial attorney, you'll also save time with helpful practice aids such as: how to object and how to respond to an objection on all grounds- relevancy, competency, "best evidence," and hearsay; scripts on what to say in court; direct quotes of relevant statutes and rules; master checklists of motions; and much more." - publisher's description

"Through the sheer volume of litigation facing the courts, complete, concise, and well-reasoned arguments are demanded of today's lawyers. Both trial and appellate benches are more dependent than ever on well-prepared written arguments of counsel, particularly because many decisions occur without any oral argument. In cases where oral argument is permitted, there are additional challenges including rigid time constraints that make every statement count. A Litigator's Guide to Building Your Best Argument, Second Edition , provides guidance on how to highlight the relevant facts and to competently and clearly explain how the applicable body of law governs the case. This second edition of Building Your Best Argument includes three new chapters on the adversarial process, trial and appellate briefs, and oral arguments. Also new are numerous instructive sidebars and an appendix with four model briefs that practitioners will find most useful." - publisher

"Anatomy of a Trial is designed for young trial lawyers eager to gain an appreciation of how to handle real problems encountered during jury trials." - publisher

"Cross-Examining Psychiatrists and Psychologists: A Practical Guide is a thorough examination of the substantive areas involved in cross-examining these professionals for both plaintiff and defense attorneys. Unedited, real trial transcripts demonstrate good and not-so-good approaches to cross-examination, with helpful notations pointing to substantive areas and techniques you need." - publisher

"Litigation is a challenging vocation. It demands not only intellectual ability but attention to detail, perseverance, creative problem-solving, persuasiveness, focus, integrity, and the ability to press the client's position with enthusiasm while maintaining sufficient detachment to provide the objective, independent advice the client requires." - publisher

"This new book shows you how to tell a story in cross- examination, too, even when you are faced with a hostile witness. Learn how to manage and effectively minimize the witness's involvement, without appearing controlling, extracting and insulting." - publisher

"This comprehensive 600-page book helps both experienced counsel and rookies advance their clients' cause more effectively at every stage of the mediation process." - publisher

"In the history of the law there have been many great treatises written by many great legal minds, but only a few have had the influence and staying power to truly be called the classics. The Art of Cross-Examination by famed nineteenth-century trial lawyer Francis L. Wellman is certainly one of these books. First published in 1903, The Art of Cross-Examination is a compulsively readable theory of cross-examination, enriched with entertaining and enlightening examples drawn from Wellman's own practice, cross-examinations from other celebrated litigators, and those from the infamous cases of the day." - publisher

With an emphasis on courtroom advocacy, this resource guides the reader from pre-trial considerations through each step of a divorce trial. It is an excellent resource for family law attorneys looking to improve their trial practice skills.

"Concentrating on the overall approach to trying a case, [this book] weaves persuasion and procedure to help lawyers and law students prepare for their first trials with confidence. Addressing everything from technology to where to sit and what to say it meshes the practical advice and “how to” instructions with sophisticated persuasive techniques." -publisher's description

"In a world of high-dollar discovery, lengthy motion practice, prohibitively expensive experts, pervasive Daubert practice, detailed pretrial exchanges, and more formal trial rules, it is more difficult than ever for young lawyers to get the courtroom experience they so desperately need to become real trial lawyers. It is this deficit of courtroom experience that created this book. Trial: A Guide from Start to Finish — Perspectives from Opposing Counsel is a collaboration of two trial lawyers who have tried many complex case courtrooms across the country. It takes readers through each stage of a jury trial, starting with the filing of a lawsuit long before a jury trial begins, and ending in the motion practice that concludes long after the jury's verdict. The authors divide the trial process into its fifteen segments, and each author writes from the perspective of either the defendant or the plaintiff, giving a full-rounded look at trial practice itself. Each of the authors' numerous victories (and occasional losses) in the courtroom have brought them valuable experience and taught them lesseon about each aspect of the jury trial process. This book is their effort to share those lessons with other trial lawyers and trial lawyers-to-be." - publisher