Contents
Preface
1 Introduction to Civil Litigation
2 Basic Law Office Structure and Procedure
3 The Paralegal and the Case
4 Investigation
5 Evidence
6 The Complaint
7 Motion Practice and Other Subsequent Activity
8 The Answer, Additional Claims, and Multiparty Practice
9 Discovery
10 Resolution Before Trial: Dispositive Motions and Settlement
11 Trial and Appeal
12 Administrative Hearings, Arbitration, and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Appendix: NFPA Model Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility and Guidelines for Enforcement
Glossary
Index