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The Expert Expert

The Path to Prosperity and Prominence as an Expert Witness

by Douglas L. Field ...

Experts occupy a unique position in the litigation process. The law and the courts give them automatic authority and credibility at the outset. But the greatest challenge for experts as they navigate the court process is to preserve that high level of credibility going forward. In The Expert Expert, author Douglas L. Field presents detailed information to help an expert professional become an ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Experts occupy a unique position in the litigation process. The law and the courts give them automatic authority and credibility at the outset. But the greatest challenge for experts as they navigate the court process is to preserve that high level of credibility going forward. In The Expert Expert, author Douglas L. Field presents detailed information to help an expert professional become an
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Inside the Robe, A Judge's Candid Tale of Criminal Justice in America

by katherine mader ...

COURTHOUSE CONFIDENTIALTo most people, judges are mysterious creatures. As Anthony Bourdain invited readers to follow him behind the scenes of the restaurant business in his bestseller, Kitchen Confidential, and Caitlin Doughty's Smoke Gets in Your Eyes was a revealing peak into the mysteries of what happens after death inside a mortuary, Inside the Robe shines a bright spotlight into the hidden ... Read more

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COURTHOUSE CONFIDENTIALTo most people, judges are mysterious creatures. As Anthony Bourdain invited readers to follow him behind the scenes of the restaurant business in his bestseller, Kitchen Confidential, and Caitlin Doughty's Smoke Gets in Your Eyes was a revealing peak into the mysteries of what happens after death inside a mortuary, Inside the Robe shines a bright spotlight into the hidden
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At the Devil's Table

The Untold Story of the Insider Who Brought Down the Cali Cartel

by William C. Rempel ...

In this riveting and relentless nonfiction thriller, award-winning investigative reporter William C. Rempel tells the harrowing story of former Cali cartel insider Jorge Salcedo, an ordinary man facing an extraordinary dilemma—a man forced to risk everything to escape the powerful and treacherous Cali crime syndicate.Colombia in the 1990s is a country in chaos, as a weak government battles ... Read more

$13.99 USD

In this riveting and relentless nonfiction thriller, award-winning investigative reporter William C. Rempel tells the harrowing story of former Cali cartel insider Jorge Salcedo, an ordinary man facing an extraordinary dilemma—a man forced to risk everything to escape the powerful and treacherous Cali crime syndicate.Colombia in the 1990s is a country in chaos, as a weak government battles
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Witsec

Inside the Federal Witness Protection Program

by Pete Earley ...

The “fascinating” (The Washington Post) true story behind the foundation of the Federal Witness Protection Program and the mob informants, killers, white-collar con men, and ordinary people caught up in a life-and-death game of deception in the name of justice“By turns hilarious and horrifying . . . a lively and unusual glimpse inside an operation obsessed with secrecy.”—Milwaukee Journal ... Read more

$8.99 USD

The “fascinating” (The Washington Post) true story behind the foundation of the Federal Witness Protection Program and the mob informants, killers, white-collar con men, and ordinary people caught up in a life-and-death game of deception in the name of justice“By turns hilarious and horrifying . . . a lively and unusual glimpse inside an operation obsessed with secrecy.”—Milwaukee Journal
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Greentown

Murder and Mystery in Greenwich, America's Wealthiest Community

by Timothy Dumas ...

The first edition of Greentown helped reopen one of America’s most shameful unsolved murder cases, the savage slaying of fifteen-year-old Martha Moxley in an exclusive enclave of Greenwich, Connecticut, the night before Halloween 1975. Soon after Martha’s body was discovered, attention focused on members of the Skakel family, who lived across the street from the Moxleys. Ethel Skakel and Robert ... Read more

$10.99 USD

The first edition of Greentown helped reopen one of America’s most shameful unsolved murder cases, the savage slaying of fifteen-year-old Martha Moxley in an exclusive enclave of Greenwich, Connecticut, the night before Halloween 1975. Soon after Martha’s body was discovered, attention focused on members of the Skakel family, who lived across the street from the Moxleys. Ethel Skakel and Robert
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Convicting the Innocent

Where Criminal Prosecutions Go Wrong

by Brandon Garrett ...

This probing analysis of three of Giotto’s major works and the patrons who commissioned them goes beyond the clichés of Giotto as the founding figure of western painting. It traces the interactions between Franciscan friars and powerful bankers and illuminates the complex interactions between mercantile wealth and the iconography of poverty. ... Read more

$32.99 USD

This probing analysis of three of Giotto’s major works and the patrons who commissioned them goes beyond the clichés of Giotto as the founding figure of western painting. It traces the interactions between Franciscan friars and powerful bankers and illuminates the complex interactions between mercantile wealth and the iconography of poverty.
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Framed

Why Michael Skakel Spent Over a Decade in Prison for a Murder He Didn't Commit

by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ...

The New York Times bestseller – now in paperback, with a new afterword“A must-read for those who care about justice and integrity in our public institutions.” —Alan M. Dershowitz, Esq.The Definitive Story of One of the Most Infamous Murders of the Twentieth Century and the Heartbreaking Miscarriage of Justice That FollowedOn Halloween, 1975, fifteen-year-old Martha Moxley’s body was found brutally ... Read more

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The New York Times bestseller – now in paperback, with a new afterword“A must-read for those who care about justice and integrity in our public institutions.” —Alan M. Dershowitz, Esq.The Definitive Story of One of the Most Infamous Murders of the Twentieth Century and the Heartbreaking Miscarriage of Justice That FollowedOn Halloween, 1975, fifteen-year-old Martha Moxley’s body was found brutally
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Expert Witness

The Weight of Our Testimony When Justice Hangs in the Balance

by Ann Wolbert Burgess ...

From the author of the critically-acclaimed true crime account, A Killer By Design (the inspiration behind Hulu's original docuseries, Mastermind), a groundbreaking look into the crucial role played by expert witnesses in the most high-profile criminal cases, based on Dr. Ann Burgess’ personal experiences within the criminal justice system.Written through Burgess’ singular lens of compassion and ... Read more

$15.99 USD

From the author of the critically-acclaimed true crime account, A Killer By Design (the inspiration behind Hulu's original docuseries, Mastermind), a groundbreaking look into the crucial role played by expert witnesses in the most high-profile criminal cases, based on Dr. Ann Burgess’ personal experiences within the criminal justice system.Written through Burgess’ singular lens of compassion and
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Tainted Witness

Why We Doubt What Women Say About Their Lives

by Leigh Gilmore ...

Series series Gender and Culture Series
In 1991, Anita Hill's testimony during Clarence Thomas's Senate confirmation hearing brought the problem of sexual harassment to a public audience. Although widely believed by women, Hill was defamed by conservatives and Thomas was confirmed to the Supreme Court. The tainting of Hill and her testimony is part of a larger social history in which women find themselves caught up in a system that ... Read more

$26.99 USD

In 1991, Anita Hill's testimony during Clarence Thomas's Senate confirmation hearing brought the problem of sexual harassment to a public audience. Although widely believed by women, Hill was defamed by conservatives and Thomas was confirmed to the Supreme Court. The tainting of Hill and her testimony is part of a larger social history in which women find themselves caught up in a system that
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The Education of a Lawyer

Essential Skills and Practical Advice for Building a Successful Career

by Gary Muldoon ...

The Education of a Lawyer is a delightful read that provides invaluable advice about the practice of law. Written for aspiring and young attorneys, the book is a font of wisdom on a range of topics: legal writing, speaking, handling clients, staying current on the law, and managing all the relationships typically encountered by lawyers.Derived from the author’s decades of experience as a lawyer ... Read more

$35.99 USD

The Education of a Lawyer is a delightful read that provides invaluable advice about the practice of law. Written for aspiring and young attorneys, the book is a font of wisdom on a range of topics: legal writing, speaking, handling clients, staying current on the law, and managing all the relationships typically encountered by lawyers.Derived from the author’s decades of experience as a lawyer
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SURVIVING THE WITNESS BOX

expert opinion in court

by Phil Watts ...

How well you survive the court experience will be determined not only by your performance in the witness box, but also upon the quality of your report and the way in which you deal with the briefing lawyer. "Surviving the Witness Box" demonstrates that these skills, and many others, can be learned, particularly once you understand the rules of the legal "game". "Surviving the Witness Box" is a ... Read more

$7.99 USD

How well you survive the court experience will be determined not only by your performance in the witness box, but also upon the quality of your report and the way in which you deal with the briefing lawyer. "Surviving the Witness Box" demonstrates that these skills, and many others, can be learned, particularly once you understand the rules of the legal "game". "Surviving the Witness Box" is a
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MacCarthy on Cross-Examination

by Terence F. MacCarthy ...

Learn how to look good on cross, even when the witness is not cooperating. Terence MacCarthy is synonymous with effective cross-examination. For 40 years he has been the head of the Federal Defender's Office in Chicago, and is among the top CLE instructors in the nation owing to his lectures on cross-examination technique. And now, Terence MacCarthy has literally written the book on cross ... Read more

$93.99 USD

Learn how to look good on cross, even when the witness is not cooperating. Terence MacCarthy is synonymous with effective cross-examination. For 40 years he has been the head of the Federal Defender's Office in Chicago, and is among the top CLE instructors in the nation owing to his lectures on cross-examination technique. And now, Terence MacCarthy has literally written the book on cross
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The Articulate Witness

An Illustrated Guide to Testifying Confidently Under Oath

by Marsha Hunter, Brian K Johnson ...

Every day in the United States, ordinary people are called to testify in court. Most of them have never been involved in a legal proceeding. But they have probably seen witnesses in high-profile trials on television, being harshly cross examined, looking nervous or anxious—perhaps even humiliated. The thought of testifying can be scary. Being subpoenaed can lead to weeks or months of anxiety until ... Read more

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Every day in the United States, ordinary people are called to testify in court. Most of them have never been involved in a legal proceeding. But they have probably seen witnesses in high-profile trials on television, being harshly cross examined, looking nervous or anxious—perhaps even humiliated. The thought of testifying can be scary. Being subpoenaed can lead to weeks or months of anxiety until
... Read more
Cross-Examining Psychiatrists and Psychologists

A Practical Guide

by Alan T. Radnor ...

Psychiatrists’ and psychologists' input holds a somewhat unique position in the medical-legal world. Though sometimes based on testing, their opinions are primarily based on the subjective activity of talking to their patients. This means the accuracy of the historical facts of a case becomes even more important. Relatedly, psychiatrists and psychologists are notoriously slippery witnesses and it ... Read more

$107.99 USD

Psychiatrists’ and psychologists' input holds a somewhat unique position in the medical-legal world. Though sometimes based on testing, their opinions are primarily based on the subjective activity of talking to their patients. This means the accuracy of the historical facts of a case becomes even more important. Relatedly, psychiatrists and psychologists are notoriously slippery witnesses and it
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Cross Examination

A Primer for the Family Lawyer

by Stephen Gassman ...

In direct examination, you are directing the witness, with the witness being permitted to answer in narrative form. In cross examination, you are leading the witness, with the goal of the witness giving a monosyllabic answer of "yes" or "no." Stated otherwise, direct examination builds, while cross examination leads. If performed correctly, in direct examination, you guide the witness; in cross ... Read more

$64.99 USD

In direct examination, you are directing the witness, with the witness being permitted to answer in narrative form. In cross examination, you are leading the witness, with the goal of the witness giving a monosyllabic answer of "yes" or "no." Stated otherwise, direct examination builds, while cross examination leads. If performed correctly, in direct examination, you guide the witness; in cross
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Testimony/Bearing Witness

Epistemology, Ethics, History and Culture

Edited by Sybille Krämer, Sigrid Weigel ...

What is the epistemological value of testimony? What role does language, images, and memory play in its construction? What is the relationship between the person who attests and those who listen? Is bearing witness a concept that is exclusively based in interpersonal relations? Or are there other modes of communicating or mediating to constitute a constellation of testimony?Testimony/Bearing ... Read more

$55.99 USD

What is the epistemological value of testimony? What role does language, images, and memory play in its construction? What is the relationship between the person who attests and those who listen? Is bearing witness a concept that is exclusively based in interpersonal relations? Or are there other modes of communicating or mediating to constitute a constellation of testimony?Testimony/Bearing
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Je suis morte ce jour-là

by Sylvia Peromingo, Sophie Blandinières ...

5 septembre 2010 : Sylvia blêmit. Elle apprend l’assassinat sauvage de Natacha, une jeune femme qu’elle ne connaît pas mais qui lui ressemble beaucoup. L’homme accusé du meurtre, en revanche, elle le connaît. Le jeudi 20 mai 2004, il l’a agressée en plein jour dans le parc de Suresnes alors qu’elle faisait son jogging. Jetée au fond d’un ravin, violée pendant deux heures, Sylvia a cru qu’elle ... Read more

$15.99 USD

5 septembre 2010 : Sylvia blêmit. Elle apprend l’assassinat sauvage de Natacha, une jeune femme qu’elle ne connaît pas mais qui lui ressemble beaucoup. L’homme accusé du meurtre, en revanche, elle le connaît. Le jeudi 20 mai 2004, il l’a agressée en plein jour dans le parc de Suresnes alors qu’elle faisait son jogging. Jetée au fond d’un ravin, violée pendant deux heures, Sylvia a cru qu’elle
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The Fine Art of Trial Advocacy

A Young Lawyer’s Resource for Success

by Paul Mark Sandler ...

This book introduces young lawyers to the art of trial advocacy. The author provides a historical context and shares engaging stories of exemplary trial lawyers throughout history. He then walks the reader through the role and qualities of the trial lawyer and presents an in-depth primer on rhetoric and persuasion. Each stage of the trial is considered in depth with examples from real cases. ... Read more

$71.99 USD

This book introduces young lawyers to the art of trial advocacy. The author provides a historical context and shares engaging stories of exemplary trial lawyers throughout history. He then walks the reader through the role and qualities of the trial lawyer and presents an in-depth primer on rhetoric and persuasion. Each stage of the trial is considered in depth with examples from real cases.
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The Trial Lawyer

What It Takes to Win, Second Edition

by David Berg ...

Learn how Joe Jamail won a $10.5 billion verdict in Pennzoil v. Texaco - and how you can use these trial tactics to your advantage!Colorful, insightful, funny and instructive - and difficult to put down. It will keep you reading - and make you a better trial lawyer. ... Read more

$71.99 USD

Learn how Joe Jamail won a $10.5 billion verdict in Pennzoil v. Texaco - and how you can use these trial tactics to your advantage!Colorful, insightful, funny and instructive - and difficult to put down. It will keep you reading - and make you a better trial lawyer.
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Becoming an Expert Witness in Health Care and Litigation

A Beginner's Guide

by Jeff G. Konin, Mark Ramey ...

A resource for health care professionals in beginning, improving, or successfully marketing a career as an expert witness, Becoming an Expert Witness in Health Care and Litigation: A Beginner’s Guide provides fundamental information on the legal process and practical advice for readers across various fields of medicine and allied health.The book draws on the authors’ experiences as both expert ... Read more

$57.99 USD

A resource for health care professionals in beginning, improving, or successfully marketing a career as an expert witness, Becoming an Expert Witness in Health Care and Litigation: A Beginner’s Guide provides fundamental information on the legal process and practical advice for readers across various fields of medicine and allied health.The book draws on the authors’ experiences as both expert
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The Art of Cross Examination

by Francis Wellman ...

The ABA Classics Series, authoritative, affordable, and beautifully designed editions of the world's greatest law books are perfect for any law library or office, or as a gift for anyone involved or interested in the law. Each book has a distinctive cover design stamped into an elegant leather-look cover and features thread-sewn pages for strength and durability. In addition, these editions ... Read more

$28.99 USD

The ABA Classics Series, authoritative, affordable, and beautifully designed editions of the world's greatest law books are perfect for any law library or office, or as a gift for anyone involved or interested in the law. Each book has a distinctive cover design stamped into an elegant leather-look cover and features thread-sewn pages for strength and durability. In addition, these editions
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Mafia Takedown

The Incredible True Story of the FBI Agent Who Devastated the New York Mob

by Mike Campi ...

The true story of FBI agent Mike Campi who led some of the most relentless and successful attacks on organized crime in American history.A unique and unexpected set of circumstances caused former FBI agent Mike Campi to finally step forward and reveal himself. The result is this tour de force, which details his years operating deeply in the trenches to devastate the mafia. You will learn how he ... Read more

$21.99 USD

The true story of FBI agent Mike Campi who led some of the most relentless and successful attacks on organized crime in American history.A unique and unexpected set of circumstances caused former FBI agent Mike Campi to finally step forward and reveal himself. The result is this tour de force, which details his years operating deeply in the trenches to devastate the mafia. You will learn how he
... Read more
L'ortie

by Arielle Caisne, Jean-Claude Didelot ...

“Tu viens jouer ?”... et la petite fille, toute joyeuse, de serrer sa poupée contre son cœur et de suivre l’adolescent au fond du jardin. Alors, l’univers bascule dans l’insupportable. La belle maison où vaquent des adultes lointains, les herbes odorantes, deviennent ces lieux où l’horreur s’installe au quotidien. Ce livre est dur et cette lecture est strictement réservée aux plus âgés. Encore n ... Read more

$8.99 USD

“Tu viens jouer ?”... et la petite fille, toute joyeuse, de serrer sa poupée contre son cœur et de suivre l’adolescent au fond du jardin. Alors, l’univers bascule dans l’insupportable. La belle maison où vaquent des adultes lointains, les herbes odorantes, deviennent ces lieux où l’horreur s’installe au quotidien. Ce livre est dur et cette lecture est strictement réservée aux plus âgés. Encore n
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Tra l'incudine e il martello. La denuncia di chi ha denunciato (inchiesta sul mondo dei testimoni di giustizia)

by Angelo Greco ...

Un complotto preordinato o la solita inefficienza della burocrazia? Quali sono le ragioni che hanno portato la politica a dimenticarsi dei testimoni di giustizia? Il segreto si svela da sé, nelle parole dei quasi settanta eroi, oggi tutelati da programmi di protezione disastrosi. Una fuga ininterrotta, che porta quasi sempre alla morte. Del corpo e dello spirito. Un’analisi approfondita e spietata ... Read more

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Un complotto preordinato o la solita inefficienza della burocrazia? Quali sono le ragioni che hanno portato la politica a dimenticarsi dei testimoni di giustizia? Il segreto si svela da sé, nelle parole dei quasi settanta eroi, oggi tutelati da programmi di protezione disastrosi. Una fuga ininterrotta, che porta quasi sempre alla morte. Del corpo e dello spirito. Un’analisi approfondita e spietata
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