Civil Law and Litigation for Paralegals (Aspen Paralegal Series)

From client intake to bringing an appeal, Civil Law and Litigation for Paralegals focuses on the role of the paralegal at every stage of a civil case. Neal R. Bevans’ accessible writing style describes the American legal system and provides incisive analysis of common civil law cases—including divorce, car accidents, and medical malpractice. Hands-on exercises and practice pointers create ample opportunities for students to develop essential career skills. With a balanced approach, Bevans covers all the key topics paralegals need to know in an easy-to-read and engaging style that utilizes numerous examples and illustrations but never overwhelms the student. Professors and students will benefit from: • A clear introduction to the fundamentals of civil litigation. • Real-world examples and practice-based exercises. • Hypothetical questions and other scenarios to illustrate the points under discussion in each chapter. • Strong chapter pedagogy includes: o Chapter Objectives that facilitate comprehension and review. o Practice Pointers and Search Suggestions. o Tech Topics exploring the latest technological innovations that affect the everyday lives of attorneys and paralegals in civil practice. • An exploration of an important ethical questions relevant to the day-to-day practice of law in each chapter. • End-of-chapter questions, activities, and assignments to enrich learning. New to the Fourth Edition: • Integrates the latest technological advancements, particularly AI and e-discovery, highlighting their profound impact on civil law practices. • New cases that exemplify what paralegals see in practice as well as updated case excerpts that illustrate recent trends in civil practice. • Updated web resources for further research. • Checklists derived from the chapter materials that focus on the day-to-day practical aspects of civil litigation. View Less