James Publishing: Handling Federal Discovery

Handling Federal Discovery

by Peter Jakab, William M. Audet and Kimberly A. Fanady

Book Description

Walk step-by-step through every discovery task, from setting discovery goals to deposing expert witnesses. The book's unique task outline format provides practical instruction and sophisticated strategies that help you handle your opponent's tricks and delay tactics.

This book gives you broad, organized coverage of essential federal discovery rules, practice tips and necessary forms that are applicable in federal and many state courts. Primary topics covered include:

Planning and Investigation
Privilege and Work Product
Rule 26 Disclosure Requirements
Interrogatories and Admissions
Production Requests
Non-Party Discovery
Inspections and Examinations
Depositions and Experts
Compelling and Resisting Discovery
Foreign Discovery, and MORE

The most recent update includes a new CD-ROM containing more than 30 forms.

Updated annually. ISBN 0-938065-89-0 Book price: $89.98

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Reviews

"Handling Federal Discovery is highly recommended for all law libraries. Attorneys and legal staff members will find it a very useful addition to their personal collection of professional books. It will quickly pay for itself in time saved and better results during future discovery."

Excerpted from Legal Information ALERT, June, 1996.

"The book is first rate. It is thoughtfully done, extremely well-organized, thorough, covers a wealth of information, and is very easy to use."

Andree S. Blumenstein, Nashville, TN

"This is a convenient and concise handbook that collects in one place the type of information litigators use everyday in handling discovery."

Kenneth Berman, Boston, MA

"I have found this to be an exceptional tool for introducing new lawyers to dealing with real world discovery requirements in a time- and cost-efficient manner."

Steve Morris, Las Vegas, NV