Fundamentals of Litigation for Paralegals, Second Edition

Enlivened with color and numerous visual aids, Tom Mauet and Marlene Maerowitz's highly successful text for litigation features comprehensive material in a very teachable format.In three coherent parts-----investigating and Planning the Litigation; Pretrial Litigation; and Settlement, Trial,and Post-Trial --- trial expert Thomas Mauet an paralegal educator Marlene Maerowitz clearly and thoroughly explain the steps paralegals must follow to assist lawyers in civil lawsuits---- from initial fact gathering through post judgment proceeding. Including the latest changes in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, The authors discuss and demonstrate the full range of litigation skills from drafting litigation documents (motion, pleadings, discovery request) and collecting data to interviewing clients and taking witness statements. In addition To The new attractive design, Fundamentals of Litigation for paralegals, Second Edition, Features: Chapters on provisional remedies, appeals, and alternative dispute resolution numerous visual aids: chart, forms, exhibits, and more to enhance student understanding key terms highlighted throughout the text and further explained in a comprehensive glossary chapter objectives and summaries that preview and review important points. review questions to test understanding of the main concepts a litigation file, which follows and illustrates the complete litigation process including forms, complaints, etc.) for one sample caseThis invaluable teaching tool not only helps students master the concepts of the litigation process,but also serves as a handy reference in practice.An updated Workbook and Instructor's Guide complete this superb package. Filled with questions and brief writing assignments, The Workbook gives students an opportunity to research statutes and become familiar with pertinent forms. The Instructor's guide provides guidance on using the text and Workbook