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This book will help you examine every facet of your financial affairs from cash flow and budget creation to billing and compensation.

This book is a complete encyclopedia of business development training techniques, indispensable advice for law firm management, partners, and associates looking to successfully bring in clients

One Hundred Days Before Trial provides an antidote to trial anxiety, usually caused by poor planning and insecurity. This book offers family lawyers a systematic approach to trial planning and strategy.

Focusing on the necessary steps for attorneys who want to specialize in real estate law, this guide offers invaluable practice tips and strategies from a veteran real estate lawyer. His practice-tested advice is useful for new attorneys as well as those who have already started a career and want to expand or focus their practice. Topics range from defining and managing your practice, finding clients, networking, engagement letters, setting and collecting fees, and more.

This book provides guidance on succession and transition processes, approaches, and step by step action plans for solo practitioners, sole owners and members of larger law firms.

Flying Solo is a comprehensive guide to establishing and maintaining a successful solo law practice.

This book helps professionals implement better knowledge management strategies in their firms, introduces them to the fundamentals, and provides them with practical strategies and tools.

Now in its third edition, this is a practical tool for learning and enhancing trial skills for the specialized area of patent litigation. The casebook is based on a hypothetical patent infringement controversy that has reached the trial stage. Based on material that has been refined specifically for students at Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, DC, every aspect is focused on improving students' proficiency in one event: the trial of a patent case.

Written in a narrative and easy-to-read format, The ABCs of Nonprofits, Second Edition is an excellent primer that will help nonprofits and their lawyers figure out where to start, what works, what doesn't, and why.

This clearly written guide provides family law practitioners with the practical knowledge and tools they need to analyze the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) and the Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act (PKPA).

Caregiving is inevitably fraught with complex issues¿emotional as well as medical, financial, and legal. The ABA/AARP Checklist for Family Caregivers by Sally Balch Hurme can help organize the responsibilities that caregivers face.

The 116 is the definitive account of the Frontier Guards who defended President Lincoln from a kidnapping and assassination plot in the opening days of the Civil War.Based on original sources discovered at the Library of Congress, the book delves into the lives of these 116 men and their charismatic leader ¿ Kansas ¿free state¿ advocate and lawyer Jim Lane.The 116 valued experience and common sense over credentials; they were fighters, and the rebels wanted no part of them. Some were also idealists, eager to merge themselves into a group fighting for a cause. They had been kicked around by hard times on the Kansas plains, and had the scars to show for it. They were self-reliant, accustomed to hard work. They stood alone, together, to defend Abe Lincoln.These ordinary Kansans had a profound impact on our young country. They had learned from battling the proslavery men in the Kansas Territory that there could be no tolerance of the evil of slavery. Though the Jayhawks ¿ as they were nicknamed at the time ¿ were small in number, they were veterans of the sort of fighting that lay before them in the Civil War. And they knew they could not look to others for help; they had to defend Lincoln themselves. They risked their lives because of their loyalty and sense of rightness.The book paints a provocative portrait of the `civil war¿ between Free-State and Pro-Slavery forces that tore Missouri and the Kansas Territory apart in the 1850s, and provides a vivid portrayal of the battles pertaining to the protection and abolition of slavery that riled Congress on both a federal and state level, eventually leading to the eruption of war in 1861.For Civil War buffs or anyone fascinated by the rich and violent tapestry of this particular era of United States history, The 116 is an exhilarating account of a little known chapter, painted on a canvas as broad as the Kansas prairie.

A divorce may be the most important business and personal transaction that you will go through. This user-friendly guide offers a roadmap to the process of divorce, helping you understand the process while clearing up some of the concerns and misconceptions that can occur. Randy Kessler explains, step-by-step, the entire process, including selecting an attorney, knowing the questions to ask and the answers that are needed, how a trial works, and much more.

Detailed and user friendly guide to assist those involved in diversity work to incorporate and develop diversity initiatives in their law firms and corporations.

American Law 101: An Easy Primer on the U.S. Legal System is a thorough introduction to American legal principles, a highly accessible user¿s guide into both the spirit and the black letter law underlying the U.S. legal system. Everyone who wants a better, working understanding of U.S. law and the way it is applied¿foreign lawyers, law students or those thinking about law school, business professionals, journalists, and the simply curious¿can use this straightforward, approachable guide to the American legal system. American Law 101 offers: Easy-to-read and succinct explanations and examples of most of the concepts covered in U.S. law schools Concepts and terms explained in plain English, with minimum use of American colloquialisms, cultural references, and slang Short executive summaries of each chapter that cover the most crucial, "big picture" applications of the concepts covered Simple and useful diagrams Complete copies of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, as well as a glossary of legal terms Chapters include, thinking like an American lawyer, contracts, torts, constitutional law, criminal law and procedure, American perspectives on international business and public law, and alternative dispute resolution and civil litigation. American Law 101 offers a better understanding of the U.S. legal system--and the legal professionals working in it¿to domestic and international readers.

Paralegals and legal assistants need a thorough guide to all the rules and regulations dictating their job performance, as well as a repository of the many forms they see every day. The revised and updated 2015 Legal Assistant¿s Complete Desk Reference explores these myriad responsibilities and types of paperwork in six easy-to-use sections: PART I: A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A LEGAL ASSISTANTPART II: COURT SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURESPART III: PREPARING LEGAL INSTRUMENTS, DOCUMENTS AND COURT FILINGSPART IV: LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITINGPART V: TRIAL PREPARATION PART VI: AREAS OF PRACTICEThis is a complete guide to the rules and regulations guiding paralegals and legal assistants, as well as the many different types of forms they are responsible for each day. This comprehensive handbook also explores the career opportunities open to paralegals and legal assistants, as well as some common areas of legal practice and what they entail. With a CD of writable sample forms and letters, a state-by-state resource guide, a glossary of common legal terms, and a thorough index, this is the guide you need to efficiently complete all your many duties. This updated edition contains new forms and additional samples.

Like nothing else, writing is an essential skill for every lawyer. This handy, easy-to approach guide will strengthen any lawyers writing skills through a series of specialized exercises. You'll learn to write more concise, powerful sentences; eliminate un-needed words; and structure and combine sentences and paragraphs to create clear and persuasive documents, letters, and more. It's perfect for lawyers and associates, even non-lawyers, anyone looking for an effective way to improve their writing skills.

This book 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. Included in the book are examples of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5) and psychological testing cross-examinations; common psychological concepts and a glossary of terms; sections on discovery, finding the right expert, preparing for cross, and attacking opinions; and mental status examinations, psychological testing, and standard psychological facts.

This book is about collecting debts, finding assets, enforcing judgments against difficult people, or, should you be so inclined, beating out your creditors.

Joel Cohen, a litigator for 40 years, interviewed 13 federal judges about specific controversial decisions, settlements and rulings. They allowed Cohen to "cross-examine" them, not just about these rulings, but about what, in their personal lives, may have influenced them. Blindfolds Off asks whether judges can, or should, disregard their influences, beliefs, expectations and temperament. This book now gives you the opportunity to listen in on judicial thinking in one high profile case after another.

The purpose of this book is to provide a straightforward and elementary understanding of asset protection and how it can be effectively implemented by taking various steps-like rungs on a ladder. This is a multi-tiered plan and works together as a whole to bring an individual to a higher level of protection. Some of the steps of the ladder may not be relevant to every individual, but they are all worthy of consideration and review. Through this book, an individual can determine the best course to take for their particular situation.Praise for The ABA Guide To Asset Protection¿Jeff Matsen is an expert to the experts in the asset protection field. He also succinctly describes what won¿t work, what might work, and what should work in an understandable way. Those seeking asset protection often share common characteristics¿such as wealth, business ownership, real estate ownership, considerable income and estate tax exposures, as well professional practice ownership¿and I recommend they read Jeff¿s book to protect their families.¿-Joseph J. Strazzeri, Esq.; Fellow, Southern California Institute; Co-founder, Laureate Center for Wealth Advisors¿Jeff Matsen is one of the best estate planning and asset protection attorneys in the country. His knowledge, wisdom and direct experience helping thousands of professionals, executives, business owners, physicians, and dentists over his long career have truly made him one of the elite group of top experts in his field. If you are concerned about protecting your assets and want to leave a legacy for future generations, I highly recommend you read this book.¿-Stephen Fairley, CEO of The Rainmaker Institute, LLC, The Nation¿s Largest Law Firm Marketing Company¿Having worked closely with Jeff on a number of complex and important asset protection cases, it is abundantly clear that nobody understands the nuances and practicalities of this area better than he. His unique ability of making issues clear for clients and their advisors is a gift. This book is required reading for any layperson or professional who wants to learn more about asset protection and more importantly, take action.¿¿Bill Deitch, Leading Estate Planning Attorney, Chicago¿Jeff is widely recognized in the legal community as an asset protection guru. In this book, Jeff does a wonderful job of explaining the principles and strategies of complex asset protection planning in a very clear and easy-to-understand way.¿-Marc Selden, Nationally Recognized Estate, Planning Attorney, New York CityAbout the AuthorJeffrey R. Matsen is the founder and managing partner of Matsen Voorhees Mintz LLP. His practice encompasses business formations and transactional matters, estate planning, asset protection, probate, tax and real estate. Mr. Matsen has been designated one of the nation's Top 100 Attorneys by Worth Magazine and one of Southern California's Super Lawyers by Los Angeles Magazine. He has the highest rating (¿AV¿) by Martindale Hubbell and also (¿10 Superb¿) by AVVO. Mr. Matsen has been an adjunct professor at Western State University College of Law, Golden Gate University and Chapman University School of Law. He also has lectured to various professional groups on areas related to his practice, including limited liability companies, business entity formation and selection, asset protection techniques, and other relevant topics. Mr. Matsen is a member of the American Bar Association (Real Property and Trust Section), WealthCounsel and the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (¿STEP¿). He also is a faculty member and fellow of the Center for International Legal Studies in Salzburg, Austria. Mr. Matsen earned his B.A. degree, cum laude, from Brigham Young University; and his J.D. degree, with honors, from the University of California at Los Angeles.

Supreme Ambitions details the rise of Audrey Coyne, a recent Yale Law School graduate who dreams of clerking for the U.S. Supreme Court someday. Audrey moves to California to clerk for Judge Christina Wong Stinson, a highly regarded appeals-court judge who is Audrey¿s ticket to a Supreme Court clerkship. While working for the powerful and driven Judge Stinson, Audrey discovers that high ambitions come with a high price. Toss in some headline-making cases, a little romance, and a pesky judicial gossip blog, and you have a legal novel with the inside scoop yoüd expect from the founder of Above the Law, one of the nation¿s most widely read and influential legal websites.Supreme Ambitions is the first novel by David Lat, founder and managing editor of Above the Law. This is legal fiction with an `insider¿ scoop, a page-turner that will have readers both within and outside of the legal community enthralled. In addition, fans of Lat¿s incredibly successful and influential Above the Law blog will find this a real treat from one of their favorite writers.What others are Saying About Supreme Ambitions"This fine novel by a leading Internet commentator and analyst of the courts provides disquieting insight into the secretive world of federal judges, and their brilliant anxious young law clerks." --Judge Richard A. Posner ¿So realistic, it makes your teeth hurt. So much fun, you can¿t put it down. A sprightly, gripping novel with a serious message about the rewards and dangers of unbridled ambition.¿ --Chief Judge Alex Kozinski ¿Lat¿s novel is a cross between a serious look into the heart of darkness and an insouciant study of Manolo Blahnik footwear.¿ --Judge Richard G. Kopf, Hercules and the Umpire ¿[A] legitimate page-turner. Overall, it¿s a smashing success.¿ --Steve Klepper, Maryland Appellate Blog

Sharing A Mediator's Powers: Effective Advocacy in Settlement is an invaluable guide for lawyers and mediators that explains how to harness mediator's techniques to maximize effectiveness in bargaining. Using examples from actual mediations, Golann offers specific suggestions about how to use mediators, and the process, to best effect.

Here's a collection of wacky written laws where each one was actually thought up by real human beings who then decided after writing it down and upon further reflection that yes, this would be a good rule that everybody should follow. You'll find more than 200 unusual, bizarre, and absurd laws. Above all, all of the laws mentioned in this book are real. The author has even provided citations in case you want to check his work.

This book resolves problems involved with the destruction of evidence. Developing case law has shown that spoliation may subject parties to additional litigation expense, potential tort liability, and sanctions that may be outcome determinative. Additionally, negative publicity about the professional and personal reputation of counsel and parties can occur. All litigators will face issues involving the destruction of evidence.

This is an introduction to the law governing security interests in personal property, which is based on Article 9 of the UCC. This book explains terminology, structure, and methodology of security interests governed by Article 9 in a concise and yet thorough manner. Practitioners can use the book to become conversant with the scope, concepts, and structure of Article 9 and how security interests are created, priority is established and remedies are pursued upon default.

The Choreography of Resolution explores how conflict, movement and neuroscience are all intertwined and the effects each factor plays in resolution. The authors consider the role of movement in conflict dynamics, expose the limitations of omitting the body from understandings of conflict, explore ethical dimensions of embodied approaches, and propose key strategies for conflict intervention.

The intersection between construction and insurance is an often overlooked, but essential consideration. This important resource is a perfect practice handbook for construction lawyers, written by practitioners with considerable expertise in both construction and insurance. This practical book provides overviews of individual construction insurance topic areas in each chapter, chosen because of their relevance to construction lawyers.

For law firms, succession is a fact of life: founding partners retire, rainmakers depart, and in the meantime, client relationships must be preserved. Passing the Torch without Getting Burned: A Guide to Law Firm Retirement and Succession Planning is a comprehensive examination of the key economic issues typically encountered by law firms when they consider how partners end their careers, as they inevitably must. Peter Giuliani, an experienced law-firm management consultant, illustrates common retirement issues and their resolutions through "real life" case studies from his years of consulting experience.

A must-have resource for inside/outside counsel in dealing with the auditor's need for corroboration of information furnished by management concerning litigation, claims, and assessments. It comprises a consolidated presentation of the principal official pronouncements and unofficial commentaries on the subject of audit inquiries and lawyers' responses.