Library Of New Jersey Collection Law Forms

Every civil litigator has a client who needs to collect money or resist collection efforts. Whether you handle one or hundreds of collection matters, you'll want the wide array of sample documents Gerard Felt has assembled from his expansive practice. In addition to supplying all the forms you need, each chapter of the book is preceded by advice on how, when, where, and why the forms are filed.

In recent years the number of Americans who have decided to handle their own legal affairs without the help of a lawyer has skyrocketed. Ranging from people writing their own wills or drafting a contract to those trying to represent themselves in court, they’re going to public and academic libraries for answers. As both an attorney and a librarian, Healy’s background makes him uniquely qualified to advise library staff on providing users with the legal information they seek, and in this handbook, he Provides a concise orientation on legal research, including strategies for finding information quickly and a handpicked compendium of the best resources Offers guidance on how to provide advice on legal research while steering clear of liability Covers federal legal reference as well as all 50 states, with a comprehensive list of web-based legal resources Library staff can provide valuable and ethical legal reference guidance with the practical guidance in this book.

A library of over 175 model documents for a family law practice, presented in book and electronic format. Includes forms for divorce, domestic violence matters, child custody (visitation, support), prenuptual agreements, civil union agreements, sample documents for alimony, adoption, division of financial assets, distribution of property, and more.

All of the forms today's interior designers need tosucceed—revised, updated, and ready to use.

Learn how to assist library patrons, including self-represented litigants, through legal research instruction, programming, and outreach. According to the National Center for State Courts, in 76 percent of civil cases in the United States at least one of the parties represents themself. As more people represent themselves in court, more are coming to the library to seek answers to legal questions. Do you ever feel panicked when someone asks you a legal reference question? Are you are not sure where to look for information or how much information you can provide? What can libraries do to assist self-represented litigants? Deborah Hamilton began her career as a law librarian with no formal legal training. Now, not only does she help people with legal reference questions, but she also provides legal programming and outreach to the community. Learn the difference between legal information and legal advice as well as how to connect with community groups who provide legal services. In this book, Hamilton teaches librarians how to teach themselves about legal research and resources, as well as offering practical ideas for types of legal programs and outreach that they can proactively offer patrons.

Whether you are a sole practitioner or part of a larger firm, someone who specializes in personal injury or has a general practice, this book is for you. The Library of New Jersey Personal Injury Forms is designed and organized so that you can handle a personal injury case from start to finish. The book begins with forms needed after you meet with a new client, and takes you through pre-litigation, pleadings, litigation, trial, settlement, and post-trial. There are also specialty sections for UM/UIM claims and workers' compensation cases. While there may be a situation that requires a letter or pleading that is not included in this book, the more than 380 forms in this book will help in everyday practice. The 8 1/2 x 11" softcover book contains printed versions of each form, and is organized to bring you through your case start to finish on topics that include auto negligence, medical and legal malpractice, premises liability, product defects, recreation and sport related injuries, and workers' compensation.