Understanding the Litigation Process
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Topics include:

• Chapter 1: Preface
  • Explanation of the Purpose of the Book
• Chapter 2: Lawyer/Client Confidentiality
• Chapter 3: Avoiding Litigation
• Chapter 4: When Litigation Starts
  • Plaintiff
  • Defendant
• Chapter 5: Fees
• Chapter 6: The Court Structure
• Chapter 7: The Parties to an Action
• Chapter 8: Class Actions
• Chapter 9: Teams of Lawyers and Clients
• Chapter 10: Pleadings
• Chapter 11: Injunctions
• Chapter 12: Time Limits
• Chapter 13: Discovery of Documents
• Chapter 14: Examination for Discovery
  • Of the Opposite Party
• Chapter 15: Chambers’ Applications
• Chapter 16: Examination of Witnesses Before Trial
• Chapter 17: Publicity and Discussing the Case With Others
  • Publicity
  • Discussing the Case With Others
• Chapter 18: Employees as Witnesses
  • Current Employees
  • Past Employees
• Chapter 19: Expert Witnesses and Litigation Support Services
  • Litigation Support Services
• Chapter 20: Videotaped and Demonstrative Evidence
  • Video Conferences
  • Demonstrative Evidence
• Chapter 21: Setting the Action for Trial
  • Expedited Litigation
• Chapter 22: The Trial Process
  • Juries
• Chapter 23: Costs
• Chapter 24: Appeals
• Chapter 25: How to Help Your Lawyer
• Chapter 26: Communication
• Chapter 27: Alternate Dispute Resolution
  • Arbitration
  • Mediation
• Chapter 28: Settlement
• Chapter 29: The Right to a Second Opinion and How to Change Lawyers
• Chapter 30: Glossary and Index