Black's Law Dictionary, Eighth Edition (Black's Law Dictionary (Standard Edition))111 reviews Thomson West, 2004 Black's Law Dictionary + a home library must + Excellent value for the price A wonderful resource for anyone associated with law. Thorough, effortless and exponentially helpful. The hardback version protects the contents from weathering.             Trial Techniques, 7e8 reviews Thoms A. Mauet Aspen Publishers, 2007 How to Stumble Through Your First Trial Without Embarrassing Yourself + Trial Advocacy + Good, but look at Common Sense Rules of Advocacy by Evans This book is absolutely fantastic. It's almost like a "Trials for Dummies" book for young attorneys and law students. Mauet's writing is easy to read and his advice is easy to follow. He provides examples that really drive home his points. This book should be assigned reading for every trial ...             Trials: Strategy, Skills, And the New Powers of Persuasion (Coursebook)1 review Thomas A. Mauet Aspen Publishers, 2004 Good Transaction Book came very fast and was in great condition. Very helpful book for trial ad             A Civil Action341 reviews Jonathan Harr Vintage, 1996 In search of the Truth! + Marvellous look at the judicial system + Easy Read + A Civil Action, A Review by SpeekNDaTruuf + A Great Book about Human Nature and the Legal System             The New Yorker Book of Lawyer Cartoons5 reviews New Yorker Knopf, 1993 No Holds Barred: Lawyer Humor Requires Visuals + Reflections of the way law's going to be + Amusing New York cartoons regarding those pesky lawyers + A very funny book.             Gideon's Trumpet24 reviews Anthony Lewis Vintage, 1989 Nice book on the practice and doctrine of the Supreme Court + Peer into the Nine + Good Introduction into Law + An American classic + Gideon is a good read!             Bergman's Trial Advocacy in a Nutshell, 4th (Nutshell Series) (In a Nutshell (West Publishing))1 review Paul Bergman West Group, 2006 A Concise and Very Clear Explanation of Trial Advocacy Bergman's book is a very handy reference for law students and beginning lawyers. The book discusses many of the skills needed for the courtroom in a clear and concise manner (true to its title). The book emphasizes the importance of telling the jurors a story at trial instead of just reciting ...             McElhaney's Trial Notebook, Fourth Edition7 reviews James W. McElhaney American Bar Association, 2005 Very Witty and Wise Advice + Back to Basics and Glad of It! + Good Practical Advice + McElhaney's Magic             The Nine: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court159 reviews Jeffrey Toobin Doubleday, 2007 a remarkable Nine + Inside the Supreme Court + A Very Good Historical Synopsis of the Modern Supreme Court + The Best since The Brethren + An in-depth look at the Supreme Court             Winning at Trial14 reviews D. Shane Read National Institute for Trial Advocacy, 2007 Finally, A Trial Practice Book For The 21st Century + Winning at Trail - an appropriate title + A Well Written, Well Presented Exposition of Trial Advocacy + A Must Have for Trial Attorneys! + great resource for trial lawyers and students alike             David Ball on Damages: The Essential Update, A Plaintiff's Attorney's Guide for Personal Injury and Wrongful ...10 reviews David Ball National Institute for Trial Advocacy, 2005 Awesome - value of this book cannot be overstated + How it's done + Highly recommended for any trial attorney + The Best Guide on Damages + Damages review             The How-To-Win Trial Manual - 4th Edition6 reviews Ralph Adam Fine JurisNet, Inc., 2008 the best hands down + Great Book! + A Superb Nutshell on Trial Skills + What I have been looking for. This is the best! + enlightening book             Modern Trial Advocacy: Analysis and Practice4 reviews Steven Lubet National Institute for Trial Advocacy, 2004 A Litigation Essential + The Theory of Trial Advocacy Explained + 3rd edition dated 2004-05 replaces 2nd edition dated 1997-11 I bought this book after reading another review stating how superior it was to Mauet's "Trial Techniques." The review was correct. This book can assist the new litigator or can help polish the style of an experienced one. I recently had the opportunity to attend a NITA Trial School and see the ...             The Art of Cross-Examination26 reviews Francis L. Wellman Touchstone, 1997 I give it to every one of my new associates + A must read for anyone in public life + Helped a great deal As soon as they're hired, each of my new associates always recieves this book as a gift. The reason for this is twofold. On the one hand this book, dating from more than a century ago, imparts the kindly sensibilities the practice of law once had (and really, should still have). On the other ...             The Winning Brief: 100 Tips for Persuasive Briefing in Trial and Appellate Courts11 reviews Bryan A. Garner Oxford University Press, USA, 2004 Excellent Legal Writing Book + Outstanding Love this book and the author's other books. Must have for all legal professionals who do research and writing in any form.             How Judges Think9 reviews Richard A. Posner Harvard University Press, 2008 Brlliant and fun analysis of how judges actually decide cases + Excellent Analysis But Needs Some Editing! + Posner the Judge on How Judges Think + Posner' most important book for the general public             Your Witness: Lessons on Cross-Examination2 reviews Law Bulletin Publishing Company, 2008 A New Classic + Your Witness: A Fantastic Read for Trial Buffs, Lawyers and Non-Lawyers Alike One of the book's esteemed editors, Steven Molo, correctly declares, "It is the human element--the ability to sense where a person is going, or when enough is enough--that distinguishes great cross-examiners." With that principle in mind, Molo and Figliulo have created a very thorough and ...             Trial: Advocacy Before Judges, Jurors, and Arbitrators2 reviews Roger S. Haydock, John Sonsteng West Group Publishing, 2004 Great reference text + A Good Overview of Trial Advocacy Had this for a class text. The writing is done with a light-hearted touch, which is no surprise; I have had Professor Knapp for class, and he has a flair for the dramatic. But this book is also a great reference for the basics of trial. Definitely recommended.             Making Your Case: The Art of Persuading Judges33 reviews Antonin Scalia, Bryan A. Garner Thomson West, 2008 The Bible of Brief Writing + A glimpse of litigation lingo + Ah Scalia I'll be brief (no pun intended). If you are a lawyer or law student who wants to write better and more persuasive briefs - buy or borrow this book! I've completely changed my legal writing style after reading Judge Scalia and Garner's book.             How to Argue & Win Every Time: At Home, At Work, In Court, Everywhere, Everyday84 reviews Gerry Spence St. Martin's Griffin, 1996 Well done + This guy knows his stuff + This Book Works in Real Life.. + Very helpful