Civil Litigation For Paralegals » (2nd Edition)

Law firms and corporations that have in-house paralegal training programs and law libraries will find this book to be an extremely useful reference. Civil Litigation focuses on the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure but includes state specific material as well. Local court rules have become increasingly detailed in recent years, especially for discovery and alternative dispute resolution procedures. The text discusses local court rules and generously illustrates actual local court rules, with samples from states including Texas, New York, California, Florida, Ohio, North Carolina and Pennsylvania.

1. Introduction to Civil Litigation and the Law Office.
2.Court Organization and Jurisdiction.
3.Evidence.
4.Development of the Case.
5.Commencement of the Plaintiff's Lawsuit.
6.Subsequent Pleadings.
7.Motion Practice and Motions for Entry of Judgment Without Trial.
8.Discovery.
9.Document Control and Trial Preparation.
10.Pretrial Conferences, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and Settlement.
11.Trial.
12.Posttrial Procedures and Appeals.
Appendix. Glossary.
Index.