The Complete Idiot's Guide to Lawsuits
Author | : Victoria E. Green J.D. |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 387 |
Release | : 2010-09-07 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781101443132 |
ISBN-13 | : 1101443138 |
Rating | : 4/5 (138 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Lawsuits written by Victoria E. Green J.D. and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-09-07 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you been confused by a lawsuit? We can help. Millions of civil lawsuits are filed in the U.S. court system, costing billions of dollars in legal fees to those involved. The process is so complex that few people can pursue civil action without professional help, leaving them totally at a lawyer's mercy. Yet how many people truly know what they're getting into when they're involved in a lawsuit? The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Lawsuits clarifies the entire process in layman's terms. Expert litigator and law professor Victoria E. Green offers valuable insight into: • The pros and cons of filing lawsuits • How they begin and each party's response • Selecting and paying attorneys • Consequences of the settlement and appeals