The new lawyer's handbook
Subtitle: 101 things they don't teach you in law school
By: by Karen Thalacker.
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Naperville, Ill
Language: eng
Subjects: Practice of law -- United States; Law -- Vocational guidance -- United States
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Get the details of your employment agreement in writing; title: Appearances matter; title: Have extra essentials at the office; title: Work when you are at work; title: A to-do list is your constant companion; title: The importance of having a good assistant; title: When you're an associate, draft means final; title: You don't know everything; title: When your law office is more like the set of survivor; title: Avoid having a romantic relationship with someone in your office; title: Foster a close relationship with someone in your office who has your back; title: It helps to be a golfer; title: What to do if a colleague is struggling; title: Avoiding legal pet peeves; title: Don't tolerate bad behavior; title: Learn to be a better listener and a better communicator; title: Don't give advice to strangers over the phone; title: Resist the pressure to take a case you're not qualified to take; title: Find experienced lawyers you can talk to; title: Don't procrastinate; title: What to do when opposing counsel is a jerk; title: You can always be a jerk later; title: Think twice before accusing someone of an ethical violation; title: Be as involved as possible in your law firm's finances; title: The importance of a good filing system; title: Earning a living as a lawyer is a tough buck; title: How to build your practice; title: Treat your client like a customer; title: Get the money up front; title: How to close a case; title: Never let your malpractice insurance lapse; title: Keep up with your billable hours; title: Legal research isn't free any more; title: Disaster planning; title: Stay on top of technology but don't be a slave to it; title: Know how to operate the office machines; title: Cell phone etiquette; title: Be careful with emails; title: The impact of the Internet; title: The importance of the attorney-client privilege; title: Do not judge; title: Don't give anyone a blank check on credibility; title: Keep a box of tissue on your desk; title: Not every attorney is for every client; title: Beware of the client who has fired his or her first attorney; title: When gender matters; title: Should you represent family and friends?; title: Make sure you and your client have the same expectations; title: Don't give guarantees; title: Tell your clients they need to follow your advice; title: Be specific; title: When a client or someone else is in jail; title: How to tell whether someone is having an affair and why you should care; title: How to get your client to tell you the truth; title: You may be the only sane person in your client's life; title: Anyone can become crazy; title: How to be involved but not overly involved; title: Make sure your client has the support of friends and family; title: Is the extended family part of the problem or part of the solution?; title: Does your client have a safety plan?; title: Make sure you are suing and serving the right party; title: Look at the jury instructions to prepare your case; title: Don't wait for someone to give you information; title: Prepare for depositions; title: Give mediation a try; title: How you know when you have a good settlement; title: Hope for the best but prepare for and expect the worst; title: Your pretrial settlement discussion with your client; title: Don't throw a fit in court; title: Treat the other attorney's client with respect; title: Find a nice judge you can talk to; title: Research your judge; title: Be extremely careful with ex parte communications; title: Do these things before you ask the judge for a signature; title: How to get your witness ready for court; title: You and your client should dress appropriately for court; title: How to present your case to the judge; title: Tips for picking a jury; title: Cross-examination : you're no Perry Mason; title: Know when to sit down and shut up; title: Make your record for appeal; title: Appeals are a different animal; title: Getting more time in court; title: Have a sincere appreciation for court personnel; title: Don't cross-examine your spouse or significant other; title: Phone calls on nights, weekends, and holidays; title: Find a creative outlet and a physical outlet; title: Get your affairs in order; title: Keep up with your jurisdiction's latest ethics and appellate decisions; title: Don't let the door hit you; title: Why lawyers get burned out; title: You have the power to predict the future (eventually); title: Stay humble and stay grateful; title: Do not underestimate the power of addiction; title: It's not the crime : it's the cover-up; title: Does it pass the smell test?; title: You have the ability to change people's perceptions about lawyers; title: Donate your legal skills; title: The importance of defending the independence of the judiciary; title: Care about politics; title: What will people say at your funeral?