A Young Lawyer's Guide to Defense Practice - Print
The second edition of A Young Lawyer's Guide to Defense Practice addresses the fundamental practice skills that every young defense lawyer needs to develop, along with practical advice for practice building and career management. The 30 chapters cover everything a junior associate needs to know about a civil defense practice, as offered by leading defense lawyers from all around the country. From evaluating a lawsuit, including privilege concerns, litigation holds, and managing e-discovery, to several chapters devoted to the young lawyer's role at trial and appeal, the authors share advice and experience just as a mentor would. Ethical concerns, effective writing, witness interviews, written discovery, expert witnesses, and motion practice are explored in detail. Being an invaluable associate, navigating the evaluation process, work/life balance, and rainmaking are covered as well. It truly is an all-purpose guide. View Table of Contents
2015-03D