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A short, concise and user-friendly guide to the essential procedures of conducting a meeting, written by the authors of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, the only authorized edition of the classic work on parliamentary procedure Originally published in 1876, General Henry M. Robert's guide to smooth, orderly, and fairly conducted meetings has sold over six million copies in eleven editions. Robert's Rules of Order is the book on parliamentary proceedings, yet those not well versed on what has now become a rather thick document can find themselves lost-and delayed-while trying to locate the most important rules. The solution? Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised in Brief.Written by the same authorship team behind the officially sanctioned Robert's Rules of Order, this short and user-friendly edition takes readers through the rules most often needed at meetings--from debates to amendments to nominations. With sample dialogues and a guide to using the complete edition, Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised in Brief is the essential handbook for parliamentary proceedings. Read more

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[New 2024 - 2025 Edition]Contains recently added important Electronic Notarization sections, which is now a large part of the exam!At Bolton Prep, we understand the challenge of mastering complex notary public laws and legal terminology. That's why we've transformed these intricate topics into easily digestible summaries. With our guide, you'll swiftly grasp the entire New York State notary public handbook without hours of tedious study.Inside Bolton Prep's comprehensive study guide, you'll find:Thorough coverage of New York State Notary Public LawsClarity on Legal Terms and RulesInvaluable Test-taking Tips and Strategies5 Full Practice Tests with AnswersPlus, over 50 Bonus True/False Statements to further enhance your readinessWhether you're on your journey to becoming a notary public or aiming to renew your certification, this guide is your roadmap to success. Get ready to conquer the New York State Notary Exam with confidence! Read more

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The leading guide to clear writing—and clear thinking—in the legal profession for more than two decades, now newly updated. Admirably clear, concise, down-to-earth, and powerful—all too often, legal writing embodies none of these qualities. Its reputation for obscurity and needless legalese is widespread. Since 2001, Bryan A. Garner’s Legal Writing in Plain English has helped address this problem by providing lawyers, judges, paralegals, law students, and legal scholars with sound advice and practical tools for improving their written work. Now the leading guide to clear writing in the field, this indispensable volume encourages legal writers to challenge conventions and offers valuable insights into the writing process: how to organize ideas, create and refine prose, and improve editing skills. Accessible and witty, Legal Writing in Plain English draws on real-life writing samples that Garner has gathered through decades of teaching experience. Trenchant advice covers all types of legal materials, from analytical and persuasive writing to legal drafting, and the book’s principles are reinforced by sets of basic, intermediate, and advanced exercises in each section. For this third edition, Garner has retained the structure of the previous versions, with updates and new material throughout. There are new sections on making your writing vivid and concrete and on using graphics to enhance your argument. The coverage and examples of key topics such as achieving parallelism, avoiding legalese, writing effective openers and summaries, and weaving quotations into your text have also been expanded. And the sample legal documents and exercises have been updated, while newly added checklists provide quick summaries of each section. Altogether, this new edition will be the most useful yet for legal professionals and students seeking to improve their prose. Read more

From renowned trial attorney and New York Times best-selling author Gerry Spence: a must own book for every lawyer and business professional seeking to make cutting-edge winning presentations - in court, at work, everywhere, any time. Gerry Spence is perhaps America's most renowned and successful trial lawyer, a man known for his deep convictions and his powerful courtroom presentations when he argues on behalf of ordinary people. Frequently pitted against teams of lawyers thrown against him by major corporate or government interests, he has never lost a criminal case and has not lost a civil jury trial since 1969. In Win Your Case, Spence shares a lifetime of experience teaching you how to win in any arena - the courtroom, the boardroom, the sales call, the salary review, the town council meeting - every venue where a case is to be made against adversaries who oppose the justice you seek. Relying on the successful courtroom methods he has developed over more than half a century, Spence shows both lawyers and laypersons how you can win your cases as he takes you step by step through the elements of a trial - from jury selection, the opening statement, the presentation of witnesses, their cross-examinations, and finally to the closing argument itself. Spence teaches you how to prepare yourselves for these wars. Then he leads you through the new, cutting-edge methods he uses in discovering the story in which you form the evidence into a compelling narrative, discover the point of view of the decision maker, anticipate and answer the counterarguments, and finally conclude the case with a winning final argument. To make a winning presentation, you are taught to prepare the power-person (the jury, the judge, the boss, the customer, the board) to hear your case. You are shown that your emotions, and theirs, are the source of your winning. You learn the power of your own fear, of honesty and caring and, yes, of love. You are instructed on how to role-play through the use of the psychodramatic technique, to both discover and tell the story of the case, and, at last, to pull it all together into the winning final argument.Whether you are presenting your case to a judge, a jury, a boss, a committee, or a customer, Win Your Case is an indispensable guide to success in every walk of life, in and out of the courtroom. Read more

A handy pocket version of the Federal Rules of Evidence (5" x 8"), as amended through January 1, 2025. A Perfect quick reference for your desk or briefcase, for both attorneys and law school students. Includes internal rules cross-references for ease of use. Perfect as a supplement for any casebook.Contents:Article 1; General ProvisionsArticle 2; Judicial Notice Article 3; Presumptions in Civil Cases Article 4; Relevance and its Limits Article 5; Privileges Article 6; Witnesses Article 7; Opinions and Expert Testimony Article 8; Hearsay Article 9; Authentication and Identification Article 10; Contents of Writings, Recordings, and Photographs Article 11; Miscellaneous Rules Read more

Drawing on his decades of experience working with small-business owners, Michael Gerber adds to his mega-selling E-Myth series with The E-Myth Attorney, a one-of-a-kind system for transforming an attorney’s practice into a business positioned for long-term growth.Many attorneys in small and mid-size practices are experts on the law, but may not have considered their practice as much from a business perspective. Michael Gerber's The E-Myth Attorney fills this void, offering a complete start-up guide you can use to get your practice off the ground quickly and achieve your business goals. In his signature easy-to-understand, easy-to-implement style, Gerber provides comprehensive action steps for maximizing the performance of your practice as well as industry-specific advice from two recognized legal experts in the market segment. The E-Myth Attorney is the last guide you'll ever need to develop your legal practice as a successful business. Read more

Not sure about the meaning of “curtilage?” Want to find out what “pro hac vice” entails? The perfect study aid for law students and the ideal quick reference for legal professionals, this up-to-date, comprehensive 3-panel (6-page) guide provides the most commonly used legal terms―complete with fluff-free definitions―in an easy-to-read A-to-Z format. Including such need-to-know terms as, affidavit, defendant ,estoppel, juvenile, quid pro quo, res ipsa loquitur, zoning, and more, this guide proves beyond a reasonable doubt why QuickStudy is America’s #1 legal reference chart! Read more

A convenient, comprehensive guide to the language of law for everyone from the homeowner to the legal professional.This easy-to-understand guide defines more than 10,000 legal words and phrases with clear definitions written in common terminology.Many updated entries come from recent events that propelled legal terms into our daily lives, from the financial meltdown to the growth of the InternetEach entry includes definitions, pronunciations, example phrases and quotations, and frequent supplementary notesFeatures helpful information and special sections on the judicial system, important legal cases, government agencies, and historic laws Read more

Not just for lawyers, these illuminating histories of popular law-related expressions will delight anyone fascinated by words, by history, or by law and law enforcement Law-related words and phrases abound in our everyday language, often without our being aware of their origins or their particular legal significance: boilerplate, jailbait, pound of flesh, rainmaker, the third degree. This insightful and entertaining book reveals the unknown stories behind familiar legal expressions that come from sources as diverse as Shakespeare, vaudeville, and Dr. Seuss. Separate entries for each expression follow no prescribed formula but instead focus on the most interesting, enlightening, and surprising aspects of the words and their evolution. Popular myths and misunderstandings are explored and exploded, and the entries are augmented with historical images and humorous sidebars.Lively and unexpected, Lawtalk will draw a diverse array of readers with its abundance of linguistic, legal, historical, and cultural information. Those readers should be forewarned: upon finishing one entry, there is an irresistible temptation to turn to another, and yet another .  .  . Read more

Professors Fischl and Paul explain law school exams in ways no one has before, all with an eye toward improving the reader's performance. The book begins by describing the difference between educational cultures that praise students for "right answers," and the law school culture that rewards nuanced analysis of ambiguous situations in which more than one approach may be correct. Enormous care is devoted to explaining precisely how and why legal analysis frequently produces such perplexing situations.But the authors don't stop with mere description. Instead, Getting to Maybe teaches how to excel on law school exams by showing the reader how legal analysis can be brought to bear on examination problems. The book contains hints on studying and preparation that go well beyond conventional advice. The authors also illustrate how to argue both sides of a legal issue without appearing wishy-washy or indecisive. Above all, the book explains why exam questions may generate feelings of uncertainty or doubt about correct legal outcomes and how the student can turn these feelings to his or her advantage.In sum, although the authors believe that no exam guide can substitute for a firm grasp of substantive material, readers who devote the necessary time to learning the law will find this book an invaluable guide to translating learning into better exam performance. Read more

About This BookSpeak Like a Lawyer: Write Like a Lawyer: Communicate Like a Top Legal Professional in the Digital Age, aims to provide readers with the essential communication skills necessary to excel as a top lawyer in the digital age, from arguing cases to presenting evidence and communicating with clients. Whether in the courtroom, during client consultations, or in written briefs, the power of well-crafted words can determine the outcome.For Law Students, Attorneys, Lawyers, and Paralegals. Clear, precise, and persuasive speaking has always been key in the legal profession. However, the shift to remote work has made virtual communication skills crucial. Lawyers must be adept at presenting arguments, conducting negotiations, and managing client relationships through digital means, where traditional cues like body language may be less evident. Furthermore, as law becomes more global, lawyers often deal with clients, colleagues, and legal systems from different countries.Speak Like a Lawyer: Write Like a Lawyer helps bridge cultural and linguistic gaps, ensuring legal advice and arguments are understood and respected across jurisdictions. Each chapter is packed with actionable advice, techniques, and real-world examples tailored to help you sharpen your skills. You’ll learn how to craft compelling arguments, present evidence clearly, and handle challenging situations with confidence.The intention behind Speak Like a Lawyer: Write Like a Lawyer is to make sophisticated legal concepts accessible and actionable. By applying the strategies outlined here, readers can enhance their ability to engage and persuade, paving the way for success in their legal careers.For Law Students, Attorneys, Lawyers, and Paralegals. Read more

Barron’s Dictionary of Legal Terms includes over 2,500 terms in clear, easy-to-understand English and translates “legalese” for the layperson. This updated edition includes new terms to incorporate recent changes in laws and judicial interpretations. This pocket-sized guide is an ideal book for quick reference or to learn more about the law. It includes:More than 2,500 legal termsJargon-free definitions and explanationsHundreds of examples to illustrate the definitionsThis compact guide cuts through the complexities and is ideal for consumers, business proprietors, legal beneficiaries, investors, property owners, litigants, and all others who have dealings with the law. Read more

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Build a great nonprofitWhether you’re aiming to protect the environment, support the arts, or help people in need, understanding how to set up a solid nonprofit organization is a great foundation for being as effective as you can be.With practical advice, legal information, tips, and step-by-step instructions, this essential guide will help you get your nonprofit up and running—and keep it going. It explains how to:• develop a strategic plan and budget• recruit and manage board members, volunteers, and staff• market your organization to your target audience• raise money, including traditional methods and crowdfunding• build a website, use social media strategically, and avoid copyright troubles• adopt policies that are legally sound• with downloadable forms• and much more.Whether you’re dreaming of starting a nonprofit or are already running one, Starting and Building a Nonprofit will help your organization succeed. The fully updated tenth edition contains new material on defining and tracking goals when developing a digital strategy. It also includes information on additional fundraising tools to get financial support, such as using premium content platforms like Patreon and Substack.  Read more

Best practices for legal writing in the workplace and for students of law. BarCharts, Inc was founded on our law guides created by the owner, designed to understand the significance of details within the larger scheme of the law, as a daily refresher, and to review before the Bar Exam. Twenty five years later we keep those guides up to date for students of law and criminal justice, paralegals and practicing lawyers to have the most handy legal reference to the most important points of the law possible in 6 laminated pages. 6-page laminated guide includes: Essentials of a Legal Memorandum Creating the Heading Explaining the Facts Drafting the Question Presented Drafting the Brief Answer Section Drafting the Discussion Section Drafting the Conclusion Section More Complex Organization Plans Best Practices for Editing & Revising Types of Legal Logic Plain English Translation Table Suggested uses: Students – keep your legal writing in check with a quick review plus constant refreshers before classes and exams Professionals – keep your legal writing in check long after passing the Bar exam Bar Exam – great review tool before for taking the exam Read more

NEW 2025 EDITION of the best-selling notary prep guide to the challenging Louisiana exam. The Louisiana Notary Exam averages a 20% pass rate. The Notary Exam has an official Study Guide you use during the exam. But the Study Guide has no index, no big picture, no study strategies, no exam-day tips, not enough cross-references . . . and few of the forms notaries use that they test. It's notoriously hard to follow. It doesn't explain most-tested subjects, past exams, or recent changes. It's got the law and notary rules, but it's missing essentials for any such textbook.The Sidepiece has all that and much more that anyone contemplating the exam should read. It even includes crucial information about notary practice for the newbie notary, and is useful to experienced notaries for its expanded cross-references, complete index, and summary lists. Basically it's the rest of the official Study Guide they somehow omitted. Why would they leave out the index, of all things? Reminder: a 20% pass rate.Previous editions of this resource earned nearly 300 5-star ratings and comments that it's "essential" and "invaluable" to passing the exam, whether or not you take a prep class too. Read the reviews to get the scope, coverage, and necessity of adding this book into your study program. "The author's tips on what to expect on test day were worth the cost of the book alone. Get. This. Book."As a senior law teacher and member of two state bars, Prof. Childress still needed to pass the Louisiana Notary Exam to practice as one. It's a challenging exam for everyone, yet he found in the 'Study Guide' lots of trees but little forest--and even less real guidance. Determined that current test-takers can do better with more real help, he wrote this book and geared the page numbers including an index, cross-references, lists, and illustrated explanation of successions, community property, and authentic acts to the latest edition of the state's official text, Fundamentals of Louisiana Notarial Law and Practice.An affordable addition to the Sherpa Series from Quid Pro Books, this book actually pays for itself and more with its 'one weird trick' saying how to save $65 in fees in the notary qualification process.Steven Alan Childress is a professor of law at Tulane, since 1988, and also co-teaches the university's notary law class. He earned a JD from Harvard and a PhD from Berkeley. He clerked in Shreveport for the federal court and practiced law in California. He is a practicing Louisiana notary public and a registered notary educator. Alan is author of the legal treatise Federal Standards of Review (5th ed. 2024), edited three volumes on legal ethics, and co-wrote Louisiana Notary and Legal Forms with Explanations, as well as a detailed workbook of Sample Questions for the state notary exam. Read more

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