The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has approved this comprehensive new guide to evidence and recommended its use by judges and attorneys. It includes expert commentary, detailed citations, and a complete index and table of authorities.
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Here’s everything you need! Get expert guidance on discovery, pretrial issues, jury selection, direct and cross-examination, and jury instructions, plus medical and scientific issues such as interpreting physical findings, psychological aspects, and DNA technology.
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Welcome. PERSONAL INJURY Doctors are the toughest witnesses to cross-examine – they’re poised and articulate, have tremendous jury appeal, and know more about the relevant medicine than the attorney. This book will level the playing field and help you cross-examine them successfully. You’ll learn how to take a deposition that pins down the doctor’s opinion, makes the doctor’s file and records available, elicits admissions, and does not reveal the framework of the trial cross-examination. Also in Personal Injury...PRACTICE MANAGEMENT This newly updated fourth edition will answer your questions about how to set up a compensation system for your firm, and show you how your firm compares to similar firms throughout the country! You’ll get detailed analysis and advice on compensation plans for partners and shareholders, of counsel, associates, paralegals and staff, including bonuses, increases, and incentives. ESTATE PLANNING Here’s a helpful introduction to the basics of estate planning for general practitioners and lawyers who want to develop an estate planning specialty. The text is user-friendly, and cautions, examples, and planning pointers are clearly denoted. A great introduction to the topic! FAMILY LAW This timely and much-needed book covers all aspects of representing servicemembers and their spouses in divorce, including the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, military tax issues, division of military retirement benefits, custody issues, and domestic violence involving servicemembers. The explanations are clear, current and concise, and there are numerous practice tips throughout the text. |
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