Deposition A New Approach to Witness Preparation By Hon. Mark A. Drummond 98 percent of the time the deposition is the trial.
Model Rules of Professional Conduct Epstein Issues Sixth Edition of The Attorney-Client Privilege and the Work-Product Doctrine By Joseph P. Beckman The updated two-volume set remains the "go-to" resource for litigators.
Evidence Expert Evidence Admissibility Rules in Fifty States By Kelso L. Anderson For such a heavy subject matter, this slender 209-page book economically sets forth the legal standards by which courts in all fifty states allow expert testimony to be considered by juries.
Product Liability Chronicle of a Death Reasonably Foreseeable? By Stephen Carr A clear and detailed guide for attorneys attempting to navigate the complexities of tort law and to understand the many issues surrounding fatal accidents.
Class Actions A Comprehensive Handbook on the Class Action Fairness Act By Charles S. Fax This handbook outlines key considerations attendant to current class action practice under CAFA.
Energy Legal Implications Emerging from the Shale Gas Drilling Boom By Catherine M. Chiccine This book explains the nature of the shale gas boom and analyzes the various issues, regulations, and lawsuits associated with shale gas drilling.
Deposition Understanding Personalities Is Key to Successful Depositions By Erin Louise Palmer This book provides a broad overview of depositions and how to interact with opposing counsel and the deponent.
Courts & Judiciary Inside a Judge's Head By Charles S. Fax This book illuminates the view of a seasoned trial judge and senior practitioner in assessing the professionalism, skill, and advocacy of the attorneys appearing before him.
Children's Rights Lawyers Help Protect Vulnerable Children By Erin Louise Palmer This book highlights the crucial role that lawyers can play in protecting the rights of children as well as those least fortunate amongst us of any age.
Litigation & Trials Essential Reading on Cross-Examination By Charles S. Fax This book of essays is a resource on cross-exmination for the novice and expert alike.
Tort Strategies for Success at Every Step of the Business Torts Case By Kristine L. Roberts This book is an essential resource in preparing a business torts case for trial.
Litigation & Trials Trial with Fewer Errors By Jeffrey R. Teeters This book provides a throughful, purposeful approach to trial preparation and trial presentation.
Mediation Civil Mediation Made Accessible By Kelso L. Anderson This book provides attorneys and other professionals involved in civil mediation with a primer on all aspects of civil mediation.
Professional Development How to Survive and Thrive as a Law Firm Associate By Natasha Saggar Sheth This book offers tips and strategies on how to be a successful associate.
Discovery Aid in Navigating Pretrial Discovery Issues By Angela Foster This book serves as a useful reference for resolving both basic and complex discovery questions.
Professional Liability Professional Liability Committee Assesses the Law Every Lawyer Should Understand <a href="mailto:jbeckman@hjlawfirm.com">Joseph P. Beckman</a> This book offers a state-by-state review of each jurisdiction's treatment of legal malpractice.
Class Actions Fifty-State Survey Provides Rudder on State Class Action Law By Kelso L. Anderson This compilation provides guidance from experienced litigators and will earn a place on the shelves of multijurisdictional class action practitioners.
Eminent Domain Fifty-State Survey Shines Light on the "Dark Corner of the Law" By Joseph Callanan The Fifty-State Survey is a compendium of each jurisdiction's condemnation laws.
New Attorneys The Young Litigator: Advice on Building a Successful Career By Caitlin Haney The Young Litigator is a compilation of how-to materials from Section newsletters, journals, websites, and other sources.
Litigation & Trials Pleading Your Case Is a Solid Addition to a Lawyer's Bookshelf By Brian A. Zemil Janet S. Kole presents the steps of drafting a complaint or response and provides helpful tips and strategies.
Trial Practice Tongue-Tied America: Reviving the Art of Verbal Persuasion By Robert L. Rothman New book by past Section chair offers practical tips for keeping arguments interesting.
Expert Witnesses Model Witness Examinations Continues to be a Valuable Resource and Teaching Tool By Kristine L. Roberts The Third Edition contains 70 model examinations designed to help lawyers ask the right questions at trial.
