The litigation paralegal a systems approach

The litigation paralegal a systems approach

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: McCord, James W. H. (Author), Tepper, Pamela R. 1957- (Author)
Resource Type: Book
Language:English
Published: Boston, MA Cengage Learning [c2017].
Edition:Sixth edition.
Subjects:
Civil procedure > United States.
Legal assistants > United States > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Table of Contents:
  • Welcome to the law office : foundations for litigation
  • The initial interview
  • Evidence and investigation
  • Drafting the complaint
  • Filing the lawsuit, service of process, and obtaining a default judgment
  • Defending and testing the lawsuit : motions, answers, and other responsive pleadings
  • Discovery and electronic discovery : overview and interrogatories
  • Discovery : depositions
  • Discovery : document production and control, medical exams, admissions, and compelling discovery
  • Settlement and other alternative dispute resolutions
  • Trial preparation and trial
  • Post-trial practice from motions to appeal
  • Appendix A. Systems folder contents
  • Appendix B. The substantive law of torts.