excellent book to help an attorney prepare for trial
928695
I bought a previous edition of this book about 25 years ago when I was a fledgling prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney's Office. I still think it's one of the best, one of the most practical aids a trial attorney can have.
2552715
As a lawyer, a trial judge for 20 years, and back again as a lawyer, I can say with some certitude that this is the trial lawyers handbook for the 21st Century.
 This is not just another pie in the sky how to win every case brochure. Attorney Edelstein, one of the premier commercial litigators in Connecticut, gives practical nuts and bolts instruction on how to effectively do the day to day work of a trial lawyer from first client meetings through the trial process and onto the appeal. Bereft of the usual war stories, except where necessary to illustrate an important point, this beautifully written book practices what it preaches. It wastes no words. Every sentence contains useful information. Pay close attention to Attorney Edelsteins warnings about the various pitfalls - - including ethical pitfalls - - along the litigation trail and how to avoid them.
 This book should be used in two ways. First, it should be read cover to cover, especially but not exclusively by new practitioners. For veterans, the book will act as an invaluable reminder of lessons once learned but often forgotten. Second, the book should be kept within easy reach, on or near the practitioners desk. It is an excellent reference book that should be resorted to regularly until its lessons are thoroughly internalized. To appropriate the term for the Connecticut rules of procedure, this is a Practice Book.
 While the publisher does not guarantee that you will win your next case, I will guarantee that if you heed the advice offered by Attorney Edelstein after 40 years of practice, you will practice at a higher level, achieve better results and be more respected among your peers. In short, you will Succeed as a Trial Lawyer.
2089953
This book is an excellent reference for attorneys.

I purchased the Kindle version. It works well on my Kindle and my Kindle app on my iPad and Galaxy Note 2.

The table of contents is properly formatted for quick navigation.

A winner for Kindle and iPad owners!
3696332
When I first got this book to review I immediately looked for the bio of the author.  I was surprised to see that the author, Janet Traken, is a freelance writer and there was no indication of experience or knowledge of the law.  This to me indicated lack of credibility and I went on to reading the book with reluctance.

The first chapter of the book suggests writing down the incident and this is of utmost importance.  If you do go to traffic court it's very possible it will several months after the incident and much will happen during that time.  Our memories can hold just so much and by reading notes it will bring back more memories of the incident.

As I perused the book further I came upon explanations of possible ticketing:  Improper Passing, Seatbelt Violations, Speeding, Open Container, etc.  The chapter  titled "Do You Need a Lawyer" was interesting and certainly would help you decide whether you want to hire a lawyer or attempt to win the case yourself.  Another important chapter is  "Preparing for the Trial Step One: Gathering and Analyzing Evidence."

By the time I got finished reading this book I felt I was more informed than before and do have knowledge in the event I have a traffic violation. I believe the Traken researched the topic well enough to give us the basics and a platform of where to start. This book will certainly help you decide what direction you want to pursue your violation and whether or not it's worth the time and effort to fight it or pay the fine.  It's a decision only you can make and I believe gaining the knowledge from what Taken has written will make you wise enough to make the decision.
1071242
great resource for understanding how the process works. Put in layman's vocabulary,the book is easy to read & understand. It is laid out so well that you almost don't need a lawyer to handle your case. I would recommend the book to anyone, who is going down the SSD highway. The authors, could not have made it any more simplistic.
2771326
I imagine this would be very helpful for beginning law students. Great for breaking down the elements of briefing a case. Using all the techniques at once will make it look like a rainbow exploded on the book, but used sparingly, some of the techniques look very helpful.
748691
The authors of this book have been instrumental in the founding of the ABA certified Paralegal program at DeAnza College and education of paralegal students there.  This book serves as an excellent introduction to the concepts of Constitutional Law.  It is very well-written and the online companion (with the nifty quizzes) are a superb benefit.  This book is well worth the money.
2226003
This book shows why prosecutors always have the best legal stories. It is packed with short stories from the author's experiences as a prosecutor.
2099030
This book is the best book I have ever read for getting a handle on the Federal Rules of Evidence.  I bought this book on a recommendation of someone who used it not only in a class in law school, but at trials and I have recommended it to other trial attorneys.  The included summary list of objections alone is extremely useful.  The summary of the Federal Rules gives the foundation for getting a view of the whole picure and allows for quick refreshers, while the gloss on the objections not only reinforces ones understanding of the rules, as well as helping in getting comfortable with getting ready to make the objections at trial.  The information is in a  use4ful readily available, and easy to learn format.  Well worth every penny -- nothing comes close.  I will take this book to trials.
2677062
There are plenty of books about depositions, but this is one of the most accessible and straightforward.  If you're an attorney with limited experience with the process, the book offers a wealth of information about how to prepare for and take, or defend, a lay or expert deposition.  This is exactly what I would give to a young lawyer facing his or her first deposition, and although I've taken quite a few, I found lots of useful tips.  If you're going to have your deposition taken, or you're a lawyer preparing a witness and want to give the witness some clear materials to study beforehand, this book is an excellent resource, discussing how to prepare, how to deal with difficult opposing counsel, how to phrase answers, how to interact with your attorney, etc.  It's not intended to be a technical manual on all of the rules, which vary somewhat between federal and state, among different states, and from one judge to another based on local rules.  But for general guidance about all of the major issues, this is highly recommended.
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This is a really excellent book, detailed yet concise. As a civil attorney who myself once served as foreman on a criminal jury, I agreed with virtually all of the author's conclusions as to high level of capability shown by the judge, the two attorneys and the jury itself. This is not intended to be a comprehensive look at a murder and its aftermath, such as Jeffrey Toobin's O'J Simpson book, "The Run of His Life." However, you can polish this book off in a couple of hours and it leaves you with plenty to ponder about murder, trials and justice in our society.
4398146
This book is a great source of legal reference for people who want to have a better understanding of crimes, penalty and criminal procedure.
This book provides numerous essential legal terms and phrases about Crimes, Penalty And Criminal Procedur. I like how the book is written in a very clear way. The author make sure that the readers can understand every details of this book. Thanks to DR. PETER JOHNSON for this great legal book. I found many useful things that I need to learn about crimes, penalty and criminal procedure while going through it.
As a final point, this book is informative and great. I highly recommended it.
1510611
Ms. Lathan's book does an excellent job of breaking down the "legaleeze" that is often used to intimidate the average person. Her book clearly explains what a deposition is and she even gives examples of famous depositions that most of us have heard about. She takes some of the mystery out of the experience and gives laymen valuable information that will allow you to go into court with more confidence and feeling less like a victim.
717737
This book is fantastic.  Full of real-life, practical and easy to implement advice on how to make your law practice better.  In addition, John Fisher gives you step-by-step templates and examples for everything from email follow-up to keep clients informed (and happy) to instructions on how to manage your time and hire the best employees for your firm.  Even though this book was written with the personal injury attorney in mind, a lot of the ideas will apply well to any law practice. I highly recommend this book.
2878874
Well organized and excellent advice. Also addresses legal issues.
2678150
This is a well researched and well written book that gives hope for making changes and winning your case, has many excellent arguments to use and has given me hope in my own case. In fact it has been a very educational read and even my attorney was unaware of some of the points made in the book. Most importantly, the authers continue to educate on their website. It's clear they have a passion for making much needed changes and they have been a huge resource.
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I am a young attorney who recently began practicing in the area of personal injury.  I have never been involved in a car accident, so walking in to my new position, I was completely devoid of any knowledge regarding motor vehicle insurance policies.  I work for a very busy Plaintiff's firm, so I rarely find time to ask the "nuts and bolts" questions necessary to develop a good bedrock understanding of the practice area.  I purchased this book, hoping it would fill me in on the pure basics.  It accomplishes that and much more.  I am very thankful for this purchase and would recommend the book to any motor vehicle driver in PA, as well as, any new attorney entering the personal injury field.