Model Rules of Professional Conduct


Book Description

The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.




Alabama Appellate Practice


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Alabama Appellate Practice is a practice-oriented resource that assists trial attorneys in handling every stage of the appeal process from preserving issues for appeal in an Alabama trial court to filing an application for rehearing in the Supreme Court of Alabama. It provides detailed step-by-step coverage of the appellate process, including:?Taking and perfecting the appeal?Obtaining appellate review by mandamus? Determining whether a Rule 54(b) certification is sufficient?Positioning an appeal with appellate motions?Staying the judgment during the appeal?Preparing a winning appellate briefTrial litigators will get practical information about appellate practice in the various Alabama appellate courts from Ed Haden, a proven Alabama appellate attorney with over 20 years of legal experience. Alabama Appellate Practice gives trial attorneys critical information on when and how to file civil, criminal, and administrative appeals. In addition to winning strategies, checklists, legal analysis, and practical guidance, Alabama Appellate Practice includes citations and discussion of key cases, rules, and procedures necessary to place the merits of a case before an Alabama appellate court.




The Family Law Guide to Appellate Practice


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"Family law matters are intimate, personal and touch upon people's most private treasures and issues. This perspective directly affects all aspects of domestic relations, including appellate practice. Serving as a practical guide on whether to appeal a family court decision, and then how to proceed with the appeal, this [book] is a valuable resource for both the newer and more seasoned family lawyer, and it fills a void in the literature by focusing on the unique issues involved in appealing a family law case."--




New York Appellate Practice


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Cases and Materials on Appellate Practice and Procedure


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An in-depth look at the nature and function of appellate courts, including general rule, litigation, exceptions, sua sponte, final judgment rule, state systems, initiating and perfecting an appeal, timeliness, standards of relief, purpose, content, modification or correction of record on appeal, effective brief writing, oral argument, internal operating procedures, time limitations, pre-hearing or summary disposition, opinions and mandates, written opinion, publication, and citation of opinions.




Appellate Practice


Book Description

Appellate Practice is a legal practitioners' guide to preparing for and conducting court appeals in Australia. Experienced contributors, drawn from a broad range of jurisdictions, provide thorough guidance on practical matters to assist practitioners: understand the objectives and requirements of Court Rules prepare better documentation write better submissions be more capable when addressing the appellate benchThe book will aid practitioners in developing their skills and understanding of the appellate process. It is ideal for barristers, students at bar reader courses and litigation solicitors. It will also benefit newly appointed judges whose background does not include appellate work.







Appellate Practice in the United States


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This study describes and evaluates federal and state appellate rules and procedures, as well as current trends in the law. The author focuses on effective case preparation and organization, especially in the areas of brief writing and oral advocacy.