The Lawsuit Survival Guide: A Client's Companion to Litigation (Paperback)

~ Joseph L. Matthews (Author) "This book is written for parties to a lawsuit who have decided to hire lawyers to represent them..." (more)
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Review

An unprecedented resource for clients in litigation. It demystifies the lawsuit process and encourages a client's informed participation and decision-making. -- Richard A. Hodge, California Superior Court Judge (retired)

Nolo publications guide people simply through the how, when, where, and why of the law. -- The Washington Post

Product Description

Bridge the gap between yourself and the legal system with The Lawsuit Survival Guide. Find concise explanations of legal proceedings and clear answers to your questions, such as:

* "How do I find the right lawyer?" * "How do attorney fees work?" * "What is my lawyer doing, and why?" * "What does all this legalese mean?" * "What's taking so long?" * "Can I cut costs by helping my lawyer?" * "Can I get out of this lawsuit?"

The Lawsuit Survival Guide takes you through the entire litigation process from start to finish, explaining every step along the way in language that makes sense. It will save you and your lawyer time, money and aggravation -- and give you the information you need to make smart lawsuit decisions.

This one-of-a-kind book is perfect for clients, lawyers, business people, law students, paralegals, writers and anyone else with an interest in civil court cases.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 300 pages
• Publisher: NOLO (June 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873377605
• ISBN-13: 978-0873377607
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #498,090 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Are you in a lawsuit?, April 10, 2008

By	J. FERRARA "Jay" (Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Having to go to court several times, this book proved to be a valuable resource. It taught me what to expect from the legal system in a step by step form. It covers how to choose an attorney to all the trial procedures. It makes the whole idea of going to court a lot easier.

The authors give honest information on every part of the trial and the trial process. You will learn how to file a complaint to answering a complaint. It gives real information on the process of the trial from filing motions, seeking discovery and settling your case. It caps with judgments and appeals.

I like how the authors make everything easy to understand and the advice is completely useable. This can be used if this is you first time in court or your tenth.

Footnote: Nolo press is the best company that produces law books for the common person. They are always easy to read and pact with good advice.


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1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the lawsuit survivial guide, August 3, 2006

By	Carl Chojnicki "Carl C" (Texas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

One of the most clearly wtitten legal books I have read..And for it being a legal reference book thats saying alot!!!