TY  - BOOK
AU  - Nolan,Kenneth P.
ED  - American Bar Association. 
TI  - A streetwise guide to litigation
SN  - 9781614387558 (pbk.)
AV  - KF 373 N788s 2013
U1  - 340.092B 23
PY  - 2013///
CY  - [Chicago]
PB  - American Bar Association, Section of Litigation
KW  - Lawyers
KW  - Biography
KW  - Colombia
KW  - Abogados
KW  - Biografías
KW  - Practice of law
KW  - United States
KW  - Práctica del derecho
KW  - Estados Unidos
N1  - 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
N2  - "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"
ER  -