Chapter Resources
Part III: Information

​Ch 7 - Lawsuits
Getting Started
Do-It-Yourself Publications
  • Berman, Sara, and Paul Bergman. 2016. Represent Yourself in Court: How to Prepare and Try a Winning Case. 9th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
  • Matthews, Joseph. 2001. The Lawsuit Survival Guide: A Client’s Companion to Litigation. 1st ed. Berkeley: Nolo.
Specific Types of Litigation
  • Cook, Joseph G., and John L. Sobieski. 1983/2016. Civil Rights Actions. New York: Matthew Bender.
  • Frumer, Louis R., et al., eds. 1957. Personal Injury: Actions, Defenses, Damages. New York: Matthew Bender.
  • Matthews, Joseph. 2012. How to Win Your Personal Injury Claim. 8th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
  • Rosenhouse, Michael A., ed. 1987. Social Security Law and Practice. Deerfield, IL: Clark Boardman Callaghan.
Treatises and Authoritative Sources
The Process of a Lawsuit
  • American Jurisprudence Proof of Facts, 3d series: Fact Book. 2003/2009. Eagan, MN: Thomson West.
  • American Jurisprudence Trials: An Encyclopedic Guide to the Modern Practices, Techniques, and Tactics Used in Preparing and Trying Cases, with Model Programs for the Handling of All Types of Litigation. 1964/2009. St. Paul, MN: West Group.
  • Shepard’s Editorial Staff. 1985/2009. Shepard’s Preparing for Settlement and Trial. Colorado Springs, CO: Shepard’s/ McGraw-Hill.
  • West Group’s Editorial Staff. 1993/2009. Causes of Action, Second. St. Paul, MN: West Group.
  • Stephenson, Stanley P. 1988/2016. Determining Economic Damages. Santa Ana, CA: James Pub. Group.
Legal Procedures and Forms
  • American Jurisprudence Legal Forms. 2nd ed. 2007/2016. St. Paul, MN: Thomson Reuters.
  • American Jurisprudence Pleading and Practice Forms Annotated. 1956/2016. Rochester, NY: Thomson Reuters Lawyers Co-operative.
  • Moore, James William, Daniel R. Coquillette, et al. 1997/2016. Moore’s Federal Practice. New York: Matthew Bender.
  • West’s Legal Forms. 1981/2016. St. Paul, MN: Thomson Reuters.
  • Wright, Charles Alan, Arthur R. Miller, and Mary Kay Kane. 1998/2016. Federal Practice and Procedure. St. Paul, MN: Thomason Reuters.
Pretrial Stages of a Lawsuit
  • Bender’s Forms of Discovery. 1963/2016. New York: Matthew Bender.
  • Currie, David P. 1999. Federal Jurisdiction in a Nutshell. St. Paul, MN: West Group.
  • Danner, Douglas, and Larry L. Varn. 1998. Pattern Deposition Checklists. 4th ed. St. Paul, MN: Thomson Reuters.
  • Kane, Mary Kay. 2013. Civil Procedure in a Nutshell. 7th ed. St. Paul, MN: West Academic Publishing.
  • Mauet, Thomas A. 2015. Pretrial. 8th ed. New York: Aspen Publishers.
Evidence
  • McCormick, Charles Tilford, and Kenneth S. Broun, ed. 2013-2016. McCormick on Evidence. 7th ed. St. Paul, MN: Thomson Reuters.
  • Weinstein, Jack B., and Margaret A. Berger. 1997/2016. Weinstein’s Federal Evidence. 2nd ed. Edited by Joseph M. McLaughlin. New York: Matthew Bender.
Trial Process
  • Danner, Douglas, and John W. Toothman. 2000-2016. Trial Practice Checklists. 2nd ed. Lawyers Co-operative.
  • Mauet, Thomas A. 2013. Trial Techniques and Trials. 9th ed. Austin: Wolters Kluwer Law and Business/Aspen Publishers.
Juries and Jury Instructions
  • Ginger, Ann Fagan. 2014. Jury Selection in Civil and Criminal Trials. 2nd ed. Tiburon, CA: Lawpress.
  • Jury Practice and Instructions. 6th ed. St. Paul, MN: Thomson Reuters.
Appeals
  • Hornstein, Alan D. 1998. Hornstein’s Appellate Advocacy in a Nutshell. 2nd ed. St. Paul, MN: West Group.
  • Levy, Herbert Monte. 1999. How to Handle an Appeal. New York: Practising Law Institute.
  • Moskovitz, Myron. 2007. Winning an Appeal: A Step-By-Step Explanation of How to Prepare and Present Your Case Efficiently and Effectively, with Sample Briefs. 4th ed. New York: Matthew Bender.

Ch 8 - Family Law
Relationships, Marriage, Living Together, Divorce
Primary Law: Marriage and Divorce Primary Law: Common Law Marriage Do-It-Yourself Publications
  • American Bar Association. Family Law Resources
  • Doskow, Emily. 2016. Nolo’s Essential Guide to Divorce. 6th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
  • Hertz, Frederick, Emily Doskow, and Denis Clifford. 2016. Legal Guide for Lesbian & Gay Couples. 18th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
  • Stoner, K., and Shae Irving. 2016. Prenuptial Agreements: How to Write a Fair & Lasting Contract. 5th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
  • Perry, Matthew and Woodhouse, Violet. 2013. Divorce & Money: How to Make the Best Financial Decisions during Divorce. 11th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
  • Zemmelman, Mimi Lyster. 2014. Building a Parenting Agreement That Works: How to Put Your Kids First When Your Marriage Doesn’t Last. 8th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
Treatises and Authoritative Sources
  Most treatises and authoritative sources in family law are specific to one state because this area of law is almost entirely governed by state law. Large law libraries are likely to have treatises with in-depth discussion of family law matters and practice materials with instructions and sample forms, such as Vermont Family Law, published by LexisNexis. These may be available in print form and/or through pay-per-view database services.
  • Goldberg, B. H. 2005-. Valuation of Divorce Assets. St. Paul, MN: Thomson West.
  • Turner, B. R. 2005-. Equitable Distribution of Property, 3d. St. Paul, MN: Thomson West.
Children
Primary Law Do-It-Yourself Publications Treatises and Authoritative Sources
  • Elrod, Linda. D. 2016. Child Custody Practice and Procedure. St. Paul, MN: Thomson West.
Domestic Violence
Primary Law Agency and Nonprofit Resources Treatises and Authoritative Sources
  Most treatises and authoritative sources in family law are specific to one state because this area of law is almost entirely governed by state law. Large law libraries are likely to have treatises with in-depth discussion of family law matters and practice materials with instructions and sample forms, such as Vermont Family Law, published by Lexis. These publications may be available in print form and/or through pay-per-view database services. Also, as discussed in the chapter, many state courts provide forms for family law matters in which it is common for people to represent themselves. 
  • Scott, Isabelle. 2016. Domestic Violence: Practice and Procedure. St. Paul, MN: Thomson West.
Adoption
Primary Law: Federal Primary Law: State Primary Sources: Interstate and Intercountry Publications for Non-Attorneys
Ch 9 - Landlord-Tenant
Primary Law
Primary Sources, Federal Primary Sources, State Uniform and Model Acts Assistance and Guidelines
Federal Assistance State-Specific Assistance General Guidelines Do-It-Yourself Publications and Secondary Sources
Do-It-Yourself Books for Tenants
  • Stewart, Marcia and Janet Portman. 2015. Renters’ Rights: The Basics. 8th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
  • Stewart, Marcia and Janet Portman. 2015. Every Tenant’s Legal Guide. 8th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
Do-It-Yourself Books for Landlords
  • Boyer, Michael. 2015. Every Landlord’s Guide to Managing Property. 1st ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
  • Portman, Janet. 2013. Every Landlord’s Guide to Finding Great Tenants. 3rd ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
  • Stewart, Marcia, Ralph Warner, and Janet Portman. 2016. Every Landlord’s Legal Guide. 13th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
  • Stewart, Marcia, Ralph Warner, and Janet Portman. 2015. Leases and Rental Agreements. 11th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
Topical Overview Treatises
  These sources are not state specific, however, many states have authoritative secondary source publications such as practice materials specific to the state. As with many secondary sources, treatises are likely to be expensive and available only from law school libraries and larger public law libraries.
  • Powell on Real Property, Volume 2. 1949- . New York, NY: Matthew-Bender/Lexis.
  • Restatement of the Law (Second) of Property: Landlord and Tenant. 1977– . St. Paul, MN: West Group.

Ch 10 - Wills, Estate Planning, and Probate
Primary Law Resources
Primary Sources: Federal Primary Sources: State Uniform Acts
  See also this discussion of the objectives and realities of uniform laws. Resources by Topic
Healthcare Advance Planning ​  Advance Directive Forms Estate Planning & Wills Living Trust Living Will Probate
  • Randolph, Mary. 2016. Eight Ways to Avoid Probate. 11th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
  • Randolph, Mary. 2016. Executor’s Guide. 7th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.

Ch 11 - Debts, Collections, and Credit
Debts, Collections, and Credit
Primary Sources: Federal Primary Sources: State
  • United States Foreclosure Laws
    • Provides access to foreclosure laws by state. Also refer to Chapters 4 and 5 in the text and Appendix 3, which lists resources by state.
Free Online Resources: Credit and Collection Information Free Online Resources: Foreclosure Information Do-It-Yourself Publications: State-Specific Materials
  • California Courts Self-Help Center: Small Claims.
    • This is one example of a state’s instructions and forms to help with collection matters. Many other states have court-provided packets of forms for this purpose. As with other common legal matters, state courts, public law libraries, and local legal aid organizations often provide online forms for this purpose. Refer to Chapter 6 and the state-by-state resources listed in Appendix 3.
Do-It-Yourself Publications: Books
  • Leonard, Robin. 2015. Credit Repair. 12th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
  • Leonard, Robin. 2015. Solve Your Money Troubles. 15th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
  • Loftsgordon, Amy & Elias, Stephen. 2015. Foreclosure Survival Guide. 5th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.

Ch 12 - Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy
Primary Sources: Federal Free Online Resources Courts and Case Tracking Do-It-Yourself Publications
  • Albin Renauer, and Elias, Stephen. 2015. How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. 19th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
  • Patricia Dzikowski and Stephen Elias. 2016. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Keep Your Property & Repay Debts Over Time. 13th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
Treatises and Authoritative Sources
  These sources are likely to be available only from law school libraries and larger public law libraries.
  • Collier Bankruptcy Practice Guide. 2007– . New York: Matthew Bender. Multiple volumes with updates.
    • Procedural guide written for bankruptcy attorneys.
  • Collier Consumer Bankruptcy Practice Guide, 1997– . New York: Matthew Bender.
    • Transaction-based practice manual intended primarily for attorneys who are solo practitioners or in small firms.
  • Collier on Bankruptcy, 16th ed. 2009– . New York: Matthew Bender. 26 volumes with updates.
    • Most comprehensive treatise on bankruptcy.
  • Norton Bankruptcy Law and Practice, 3rd ed. 2008/2009– . St. Paul, MN: Thomson West. 13 volumes with updates.
    • A combination of treatise and practice materials.

Ch 13 - Employment and Unemployment
Getting Started
Free Online Resources Do-It-Yourself Publications
  • Repa, Barbara K. 2014. Your Rights in the Workplace. 10th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
  • Steingold, Fred S. 2015. The Employer’s Legal Handbook. 12th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
Employment Discrimination
Primary Sources: Federal
  • Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 2 U.S.C. § 1331 et seq.
Primary Sources: State Free Online Resources Do-It-Yourself Publications
  • England, Deborah C. 2015. The Essential Guide to Handling Workplace Harassment and Discrimination. 3rd ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
  • Guerin, Lisa, and Sachi Barreiro. 2016. The Essential Guide to Federal Employment Laws. 5th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
  • Repa, Barbara K. 2014. Your Rights in the Workplace. 10th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
  • Steingold, Fred S. 2015. The Employer’s Legal Handbook. 12th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
Treatises and Authoritative Sources
  • Coleman, John J. 2014-2016. Disability Discrimination in Employment: Law and Litigation. St. Paul, MN: West (Clark Boardman Callaghan).
  • Eglit, Howard C. 2008–2016. Age Discrimination. 2nd ed. St. Paul, MN: West (Clark Boardman Callaghan).
  • Larson, Lek K. 1994– . Employment Discrimination. 2nd ed. New York: Matthew Bender.
  • Lewis, Harold S., Jr., and Elizabeth J. Norman. 2004. Employment Discrimination Law and Practice. 2nd ed. St. Paul, MN: Thomson West.
  • Lindemann, Barbara, and Paul Grossman. 2012. Employment Discrimination Law. 5th ed. Bloomberg BNA.
  • Player, Mack A. 2013. Federal Law of Employment Discrimination in a Nutshell. 7th ed. St. Paul, MN: West Academic Publishing.
Unemployment Compensation
Primary Sources: Federal Primary Sources: State Free Online Resources Do-It-Yourself Publications
  • Guerin, Lisa, and Sachi Barreiro. 2016. The Essential Guide to Federal Employment Laws. 5th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
  • Repa, Barbara K. 2014. Your Rights in the Workplace. 10th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
Workers’ Compensation
Primary Sources: Federal Primary Sources: State Free Online Resources Treatises and Authoritative Sources
  • Hood, Jack. B., Benjamin A. Hardy, and Harold S. Lewis. 2005. Workers’ Compensation and Employee Protection Laws in a Nutshell. 4th ed. St. Paul, MN: West Group.
  • Larson, Arthur, and Lex K. Larson. 1952– . The Law of Workmen’s Compensation. New York: Matthew Bender.
Wages and Hours
Primary Sources: Federal Primary Sources: State Free Online Resources Treatises and Authoritative Sources
  • Kearns, Ellen C. ed. 2015 – 2016 Supp. The Fair Labor Standards Act. 3rd ed. Washington, DC: Bloomberg BNA.
  • Ossip, Michael J., and Robert M. Hale. Eds. 2006/2015. The Family and Medical Leave Act. Washington DC: Bloomberg BNA.
Wrongful Discharge
Free Online Resources Workplace Privacy
Free Online Resources
Ch 14 - Criminal Law
Criminal Law
Primary Sources: Federal
  • U.S. Code (USC)
  • U.S. Code Annotated (USCA)
  • U.S. Code Service (USCS)
Primary Sources: State
  Refer to Appendix 3 for resources by state and Chapter 4 for primary state resources.
Free Online Resources Treatises and Authoritative Sources
  Hundreds of treatises and hornbooks concern the various subtopics of criminal law. The best idea is to go to a law library and find the criminal law section or the section of the library holding the classification numbers concerning criminal law and browse.
  • American Jurisprudence 2d (AmJur 2d). 2004–2016. Eagan, MN: Thomson Reuters. Volumes on criminal law and constitutional law.
    • Legal encyclopedia.
  • Cook, Joseph G. 2008. Constitutional Rights of the Accused. 3rd ed. St. Paul, MN: Thomson Reuters (Clark Boardman Callaghan).
  • Corpus Juris Secundum (CJS). 2003-2016. Eagan, MN: Thomson Reuters. Volumes on criminal law and constitutional law.
    • Legal encyclopedia.
  • LaFave, Wayne R. 2012-2016. Search and Seizure: A Treatise on the Fourth Amendment. 5th ed. St. Paul, MN: Thomson Reuters.
  • LaFave, Wayne R., Jerold H. Israel, and Nancy J. King. 2015-2016. Criminal Procedure. 4th ed. St. Paul, MN: Thomson Reuters.
  • LaFave, Wayne R., and Austin W. Scott, Jr. 2003-2016. Substantive Criminal Law. 2nd ed. St. Paul, MN: Thomson Reuters.
  • Robinson, Paul H. 1984-2016. Criminal Law Defenses. St. Paul, MN: Thomson West.
  • Rudenstein, David S., Peter C. Erlinder, and David C. Thomas. 1990. Criminal Constitutional Law. New York: Matthew Bender.
  • Torcia, Charles E. 1993-2016. Wharton’s Criminal Law. 15th ed. St. Paul, MN: Thomson Reuters (Clark Boardman Callaghan).
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