How to Win (& Survive) a Lawsuit: The Secrets Revealed [Paperback]

Robert M. Dawson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 27, 2006

TRIAL SECRETS OF THE MASTERS! With more than 15 million civil lawsuits filed in the U.S. each year, the odds are high that you will one day find yourself in court particularly if you are in the business world. If it does happen to you, don t assume that all you can do is hire a good lawyer. The truth is, you can arm yourself for battle with the basic tools and sophisticated strategies described in How to Win (& Survive) a Lawsuit. If you want to win, you need to be a tuned-in and active participant. "How to Win (& Survive) a Lawsuit" reveals the secrets to achieving great results as well as tips on what makes the difference between winning and losing in real cases. In this dynamic and insightful book, Robert Dawson, top trial partner at the blue-chip legal powerhouse Fulbright and Jaworski LLP, shares the trial secrets of the masters. He will teach you how to: *Pick (and manage) the right lawyer *Evaluate your case on an ongoing basis *Determine when to settle and when to go to trial *Handle depositions and trial testimony *Give yourself the best chance to win "How to Win (& Survive) a Lawsuit" is a practical guide to the inner workings of our legal system. Empower yourself with the tools you need to give yourself the winning edge!

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"Robert Dawson provides a fascinating and engaging guide to the legal process written in everyday language. From hiring a lawyer to evaluating your case and going to trial, How to Win (& Survive) a Lawsuit is a valuable resource for everyone involved in litigation. --The New York Times Book Review

About the Author

Robert Dawson is a litigation partner with one of the country s largest and most prestigious law firms, Fulbright and Jaworski LLP. In addition to representing clients in the courtroom, he devotes substantial time to training young lawyers and is a faculty member of his firm s renowned Trial Training Program. Over the course of his career, Dawson has represented many different types of clients, including large corporations, small companies, public agencies, public officials, wealthy individuals and foreign sovereignty and charitable institutions. The subjects of his cases have been wide-ranging, including consumer class actions, securities, banking, employment, government, medicine, gaming, organized crime, science and technology, espionage and entertainment. He practices and resides in Los Angeles, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 186 pages
• Publisher: Arbor Books (November 27, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0978610741
• ISBN-13: 978-0978610746
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,170,992 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #40 in Books > Law > Specialties > Personal Injury

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This well written book, ostensibly showing a client how to select an attorney, is in fact a must read for every trial attorney, or potential trial attorney. As a paralegal for nearly 25 years, I am all too familiar with attorneys who go into Court totally unprepared. Robert M. Dawson has encapsulated in a very few pages what simple steps every attorney should do to effectively represent their client, and how the client may determine if their attorney is properly handling their case. This book should be on the required reading list of every law school, and is certainly more affordable than any other teaching manuals. Well done.