Known as the "Ten Commandments of Settlment"
The Art of Advocacy - Settlement is a planning guide covering the issue of settlements. The first part of the book covers the "practical." It is the "How to Settle" part of the book. The next part covers the "academic" -- a reference source for those who need a starting point for research of a specific problem. The final chapters include the subjects of Ethics and the principles that have animated the discussions in the book

Resource providing legal analysis of required elements for causes of action and defenses, including guidelines, checklists, and sample initial pleadings.

Proof of Facts articles, authored by attorneys and experts, identify the essential facts and how to prove them in a variety of civil litigation and criminal defense actions. lso highlights which cases to avoid due to difficulties or failures in proof. Includes strategies and aids that cover every stage of trial preparation.

Motions in Federal Court covers more than 125 of the most frequently made pretrial, trial, and posttrial motions relevant to all practitioners in federal courts.

The Rutter Group, Civil Litigation Series

The resource is available to current WCL students via the Library's databases.

From the Trenches III, Pretrial Strategies for Success follows two prior successful volumes. Embodied in this volume are important and invaluable insights from experienced trial lawyers from across the country. Each author volunteered his or her time, skill, and experience in making From the Trenches Volume 3 a must-have resource. The topics addressed in Volume 3 are wide ranging, but focus on strategies and techniques to enhance the chances for successful resolution of lawsuits and disputes. The topics begin with discussions of pre-suit tasks and options, including investigations, pre-suit mediation, and pre-suit discovery. The topics also include practice tips for enhancing case organization after the lawsuit is filed, effective advocacy, use of jury consultants, forum selection strategies, and important considerations for witness selection and final trial preparations. This book place a premium on effective case management, early planning and preparation, and strategic and creative approaches to issues.