Insights and observations of trial court research attorneys
Subtitle: a behind-the-scenes look at the internal operation of law and motion departments
By: Lynne Urman ; Adam Smyer, contributing editor
Contributors: Smyer, Adam
Publisher: Aspatore
Published: 2013
Place of publication: [United States]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 155
ISBN-13: 9780314287779
Subjects: Courts; Officials and employees; Pre-trial procedure; Civil procedure; Motions (Law)
Description: Insights and Observations of Trial Court Research Attorneys sheds light on the decision-making process and working procedures in law and motion departments of California trial courts. Written by a former trial court research attorney, with contributions from colleagues who have also served in that capacity, the book reveals the little-known but critical role of trial court research attorneys, and their relationships with the judges who hear and determine law and motion matters.
Table of contents: title: Preliminary insights and observations; title: Insights and observations on Memoranda of Points and Authorities; title: Insights and observations on evidence; title: Insights and observations on Demurrers, Motions to Strike, and Motions for Judgement on the Pleadings; title: Insights and observations on discovery and discovery motions; title: Insights and observations on Motions for Summary Judgment and Summary Adjudication.