Book Description
This up-to-date text presents a practical approach for students in understanding the role of the paralegal in the litigation process. Civil Litigation is a comprehensive book that incorporates the use of technology in the law offices of today, and features realistic commentaries and exercises for practical application. This book is a valuable resource for anyone aspiring to a career in the paralegal profession.


Book Info
(West, Thomson Learning) Textbook for paralegals combining theory and practice in civil litigation. Includes practical assignments for students, and is designed for modern paralegals who will use the Internet and other technologies as part of their work. Previous edition not cited. DLC: Civil procedure--United States.


About the Author
Peggy Kerley is a Paralegal Instructor at Southeastern Paralegal Institute and an Adjunct Paralegal Instructor at Southern Methodist University, both in Dallas, Texas. She has more than thirty years of legal experience and is currently a freelance paralegal and owner of a computerized depostition summary business. Ms. Kerley received her undergraduate degree in Political Economy from the University of Texas at Dallas, and her paralegal certification from the University of Oklahoma. She is a member of the Dallas Association of Legal Assistants.

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