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A streetwise guide to litigation / Kenneth P. Nolan.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Publication details: [Chicago] : American Bar Association, Section of Litigation, c2013.Description: xi, 205 pages ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9781614387558 (pbk.)
  • 1614387559 (pbk.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 340.092 B 23
LOC classification:
  • KF 373 N788s 2013
Contents:
The basics -- To young lawyers -- Getting business -- The courthouse -- Judge or jury? -- How to take a deposition : preparation -- How to take a deposition : execution -- Settlement negotiations -- Jury selection -- Opening statement -- Direct examination -- Cross-examination -- Closing argument -- My first trial -- A brand new world -- The client's suffering -- 9/11 and the victim compensation fund -- Before and now -- Words -- Hubris -- Lies we tell ourselves -- Screwing up -- Kentucky -- Saints -- The life.
Summary: "The law is a wonderful profession. It is also demanding and stressful and requires a multitude of talents - speaking, writing, researching, analyzing, advocating, and dealing with people. This engaging collection of articles, from author Kenneth Nolan, captures the insights and knowledge of an experienced litigator. It's not the stuff you were taught in law school. This guide shows you how to survive and succeed. Kenneth Nolan specializes in personal injury and wrongful death litigation. He has tried cases in the fields of aviation, medical malpractice, construction, the automotive industry, and contract law, and has litigated in both state and federal courts throughout the country. Written with wisdom and good humor, his collected experiences will inspire and encourage you during your journey of practicing law"
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Item type Current library Home library Collection Shelving location Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Libro Libro Biblioteca Juan Bosch Biblioteca Juan Bosch Ciencias Sociales Ciencias Sociales (3er. Piso) KF 373 N788s 2013 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00000174371

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The basics -- To young lawyers -- Getting business -- The courthouse -- Judge or jury? -- How to take a deposition : preparation -- How to take a deposition : execution -- Settlement negotiations -- Jury selection -- Opening statement -- Direct examination -- Cross-examination -- Closing argument -- My first trial -- A brand new world -- The client's suffering -- 9/11 and the victim compensation fund -- Before and now -- Words -- Hubris -- Lies we tell ourselves -- Screwing up -- Kentucky -- Saints -- The life.

"The law is a wonderful profession. It is also demanding and stressful and requires a multitude of talents - speaking, writing, researching, analyzing, advocating, and dealing with people. This engaging collection of articles, from author Kenneth Nolan, captures the insights and knowledge of an experienced litigator. It's not the stuff you were taught in law school. This guide shows you how to survive and succeed. Kenneth Nolan specializes in personal injury and wrongful death litigation. He has tried cases in the fields of aviation, medical malpractice, construction, the automotive industry, and contract law, and has litigated in both state and federal courts throughout the country. Written with wisdom and good humor, his collected experiences will inspire and encourage you during your journey of practicing law"

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