Pretrial (Paperback)

by Thomas A. Mauet (Author) "You have just been called into the office of a partner in the firm that recently hired you..." (more)
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With its precise and succinct methodology, Mauet s text has earned widespread popularity and use, edition after edition.

The Seventh Edition continues to build on the strengths that have made Pretrial a classic:
highly distinguished authorship featuring recognized leading trial expert and renowned legal education author Thomas A. Mauet a clear, concise, and well-organized presentation of pretrial preparation techniques
a systematic approach that organizes pretrial planning and preparation into a series of distinct steps that students can readily master
sample litigation files from a hypothetical case that constitute examples of documentation and paperwork at every stage of the civil case
additional litigation files on an included CD-ROM, with both plaintiff s and defendant's files for six different civil cases
citations to commonly used treatises Featured in the Seventh Edition: the electronic discovery rules changes, which became effective with the 12/1/06 adoption of the amended Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and their effects on the pretrial process in general and the discovery process in particular the Supreme Court s decision in Bell Atlantic v. Twombly and its effects on how complaints are drafted
the Class Action Fairness Act and how it changes the basis for removing class actions to federal court the most recent statutory changes and cases on the tax consequences of personal injury settlements
additional statutory changes and Supreme Court decisions since 2004 Show your students how to prepare for and conduct civil litigation effectively, with Thomas Mauet s highly regarded Pretrial-now in its Seventh Edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 520 pages
• Publisher: Aspen Publishers; 7 edition (May 30, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0735572038
• ISBN-13: 978-0735572034
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #16,636 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't Fail to Read This Book, October 16, 2007

By	D. Shane Read "Author of Winning at Trial, wi... (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pretrial (Paperback)

This book is a perfect companion book to a trial advocacy textbook. The book takes the student/lawyer from the beginning of a case through the moment just before trial. There is a lot of material to cover and Mauet does so very effectively. As an aside, I am amazed by how clear his table of contents reads. The table does not just contain subject headings but is an excellent outline for anyone to refer to in their practice.

Mauet provides not only a wonderful overview of all the things a lawyer needs to consider in litigating a case but also provides practical tips such as how to conduct discovery on a limited budget. If you are a young lawyer, Mauet answers questions you may be afraid to ask such as "How do I start the deposition?" Believe it or not, something so basic is not covered in law school, but Mauet provides the answers here.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All of the stuff that would make "Boston Legal" boring., December 23, 2007

By	Adam Ruining "My reviews are genuine." (Albany, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pretrial (Paperback)

A masterpiece in its time, "Boston Legal" follows the antics of trial attorneys Alan Shore and Denny Crane. Each week (or, at the least, each good week), one or both find themselves suing or defending some timely issue in unique circumstances. Clients who enter the law offices of Crane, Poole & Schmidt on a Monday tend to have resolution by the following Friday, as Alan and Denny tend to waive a great deal of legal business. Witnesses are grilled, eloquent closings are given, and the show closes with the pair enjoying fine Scotch and cigars on the balcony.

This book covers all of that waived material that would make the show terribly boring.

Thus, this book is terribly boring.

Highly recommended.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource, February 19, 2009

By	Paul M. Shipp "PMSBOOK" (Cleveland, Ohio) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Pretrial (Paperback)

Comprehensive resource for a student, young attorney or anyone just getting started in civil practice. Provides a roadmap and numerous examples of how to conduct civil litigation from beginning to end.