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Good material---but Outdated
The title of my review says it all: the text and the study guide were fine at the time they were published in 1996, but this is 2004 and a great deal has changed in California's court system from the vantage of civil procedure. The publisher should have updated this book no later than 2000 when the courts were administratively unified; additionally, local and state rules of procedure have been dramatically altered to place greater emphasis on ADR (alternative dispute resolution) and the rules regarding Fast-track litigation have likewise undergone significant changes. Next best thing to the law library
I bought this book in preference over several other self help law books I examined after I fired my lawyer and went in pro per. Lots of really helpful, accessible, thorough, and friendly information. In fact it was sogood that I promised myself I would write its first online review. Youwon't get much help on how to act in court, though, as only attorneys cando that and not paralegals, who it was written for. But don't listen to meI'm not an attorney. My lesson in all of this was to stay out of court inthe first place. ... Read more

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Excellant Introduction to legal writing style
The text focuses on constructing proof of a conclusion of law and teaches format, style, and grammar collaterally. The goal is to help students learn how to make the Get Mr. Neumann's Book!
I got this book from the law library at school and I am going to buy Mr. Neumann's 2002 edition if there is one. American Law the Essence of Persuasive Writing
Mr. Newmann, Jr., the author, has captured the essential ingredients of American Common-Law, from it's heritage, rule analysis, and sources of law to it's practical application using lawyerly persuasion with words.Presented is a practical, logical, and understandable book format thatsupports the applied art of legal interpreting, reasoning, persuasivewriting. This book is a must-have for all who desire to analyze facts withrules and then create persuasive or predictive legal written results inlegal style. ... Read more

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Subjects:  1. Conveyancing    2. General    3. Law    4. Legal Reference / Law Profession    5. Legal assistants    6. Paralegal Services    7. Paralegals & Paralegalism    8. Property Law    9. Real Estate    10. Real property    11. United States    12. Vendors and purchasers    13. Business & Economics / General    14. Legal profession    15. Legal skills & practice    16. Property, real estate, land & tenancy law   

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Valuable resource!
As a student who wants to work for agencies to prevent crime on the internet, I wasn't sure how much "Family Law and Practice: The Paralegal's Guide" was going to do for me.It turned out to be an incredible resource, not only of how the system works, but also of the workings of families in suboptimal conditions. Great for Students and People Interested in the Law
This is a wonderful book for both students and people interested in family law.It covers everything from the history of family law to current events, such as Roseanne and Tom Arnold's marriage.The cases are more like soap operas than the dry cases one usually associates with law.These cases will inspire great conversation in the classroom and will hold the students' interest from start to finish. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business Law    2. Domestic Relations Law    3. Domestic relations    4. Family Law - General    5. General    6. Law    7. Legal Reference / Law Profession    8. Paralegal Services    9. Paralegals & Paralegalism    10. United States    11. Family law    12. Law / General    13. Legal profession    14. Legal skills & practice   

Subjects:  1. Civil Procedure    2. Courts    3. Courts - General    4. General    5. Handbooks, manuals, etc    6. Law    7. Legal Profession    8. Legal Reference / Law Profession    9. Legal assistants    10. Paralegals & Paralegalism    11. Practice Of Law    12. United States    13. Business & Economics / General    14. Courts & procedure    15. USA   

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business/Economics    3. Civil Procedure    4. Criminal Law - General    5. Criminal law    6. Criminal procedure    7. General    8. Handbooks, manuals, etc    9. Legal Profession    10. Legal Reference / Law Profession    11. Legal assistants    12. Paralegals & Paralegalism    13. United States    14. Business & Economics / General    15. Economics, Finance, Business and Industry   

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Too small
The book is useful, but it's too small.I didn't see a size listed.This book is only7"by 5".It makes the exhibits nearly impossible to read without a magnifying glass. ... Read more

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Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business/Economics    3. General    4. Handbooks, manuals, etc    5. Legal Profession    6. Legal Reference / Law Profession    7. Legal assistants    8. United States    9. Business & Economics / General    10. Economics, Finance, Business and Industry   

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Text for class
This is actually our text. I am currently enrolled in a master's program. I would say that it is our professor's depth of knowledge and her personality that makes the class enjoyable, but the text is a great reference and certainly a place to start gaining insight into the pitfalls and legal aspects of ethics in the field of psychology. If you are in a class make sure you check out YOUR state's laws concerning responsibility and informed consent!!!! If you ever thought it might be fun to be a lawyer, this should thrill you! Name of the game...CYA!!!!

It's Ethics-not too exciting -but they need a NEW proofreader.
I am reading this book for school of course - certainly NOT for pleasure. It's less than exciting, but more due to the topic at hand, than the material.What I have noticed, however is the abundance of typos throughout the book. I have never seen to many errors in a text book in my life - kind of funny really.I guess they need to get a new proofreader for the next edition.In Ch. 3 alone I've found 4-5 words already -and I'm not even done w/the chapter yet.

Great Deal!
This was a wonderful experience.I ordered the book on Friday and received it the following Tuesday, after a holiday, no less!The used book is in great condition and even with shipping I saved over 50%I'd recommend this to anyone. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business / Economics / Finance    2. Business Ethics    3. Counseling    4. Counselors    5. Education    6. Guidance & Orientation    7. Law and legislation    8. Moral and ethical aspects    9. Professional ethics    10. Psychology    11. United States    12. Counselling    13. Education / Guidance & Orientation    14. Legal profession   

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Still Relevant After 100 Years
Francis Wellman first published this book in 1903 and despite the passage of over 100 years, the book is nearly as relevant then as it is today.
Not just for lawyers
Putting aside the overt racism contained in this book first published in 1903, this book, which was reading material my wife picked up at the University of Virginal School of Law, gives us an entertaining and eye-opening vista into the Ciceronian art of winning trials at the courts of law.Written primarily by several prominent New York City attorneys, many of its sections, joyfully reveling in the destructive power of masterfully twisted perceptions fed to lay jurors, are egregious far beyond any dispassionate, plain-spoken Machiavellian ethics.In addition to its lessons on the value of perception, The Art of Cross-Examination serves up a menu of time-tested techniques for extracting truth from liars, ridiculing expert witnesses, the use of anger, sympathy, empathy, humor, taciturnity, loquaciousness, etcetera that trial attorneys steeped in Cicero should find quite useful for years yet to come.
Lots of pages with little to offer
I read this book after reading McElhaney's Trial Notebook.After reading the first book this one read so slowly, with so much wordage that I found it impossible to read.Not worth the money or the time. ... Read more

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A gripping tale of constitutional theory and law
This book is great! Truly, Mr. DeLeo is a master on the subject. I picked this up on a reccomendation from a friend and couldnt put it down! I especially loved the briefing on the "circle-square effect". Never before have I been so titilated by a the law in all its glory. Mr. DeLeo takes what would otherwise be a bland subject and breathes life into it in a manner that is like unto a gripping thriller similar to any good John Grisham novel! Be sure to pick this today! I bought 3 more copies for my friends and we are all now excitedly awaiting the sequel! Congrats on a job well done! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business / Economics / Finance    2. Business/Economics    3. Constitutional    4. Constitutional Law    5. General    6. Law    7. Legal Profession    8. United States    9. Business & Economics / General    10. Constitutional & administrative law   

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legal writing in plain english: a text with exercise
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Better than I expected.
I am pleasantly surprised by the readability of this useful book.The book kept my attention, and it was very helpful and informative.

Worthy advice only exceeded by challenging exercises
Bryan Garner brings clarity and insight to the confounding world of legal writing."Legal Writing in Plain English" contains dozens of comments and guidelines that should be burned into the brain of every attorney.Some of these are obvious (e.g., use a readable typeface), while others are more nuanced (e.g., delete perhaps the legal drafter's favorite legalism, "provided that").Each suggestion urges the writer toward a simple yet difficult goal -- be a good writer so that your reader doesn't have to work so darn hard to understand you.
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Profound book about Great Law Cases
I simply cannot heap enough praise. Oh...how I wished I had this audiobook - of nineteen disks - when I studied criminal justice and trial practice in law school.
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Well written text!
This text is great for any legal assistant.It's quite informative and very well written. ... Read more

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