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100 1 _aNolan, Kenneth P.
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245 1 2 _aA streetwise guide to litigation /
_cKenneth P. Nolan.
260 _a[Chicago] :
_bAmerican Bar Association, Section of Litigation,
_cc2013.
300 _axi, 205 pages ;
_c23 cm.
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505 0 _aThe 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.
520 _a"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"
650 0 _aLawyers
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_vBiography.
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650 4 _aAbogados
_vBiografĂ­as
_zColombia
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650 0 _aPractice of law
_zUnited States.
_932314
650 4 _aPráctica del derecho
_zEstados Unidos
_920355
710 2 _aAmerican Bar Association.
_bSection of Business Law.
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