Fact Investigation: A Practical Guide to Interviewing, Counseling, and Case Theory Development

Fact Investigation, the tenth volume in NITA's popular Practical Guide Series, describes different methods and techniques that lawyers can use to best serve their client's legitimate needs and wants during client interviewing, fact investigation, witness interviewing, and counseling. These methods help narrow issues and focus litigation so that the attorney/counselor can gather, produce, and impart "practical wisdom" to his or her clients. The book contains practical learning models tested by successful lawyers and teachers for lawyer planning and decision making.

Paul J. Zwier is Director of the Center for Advocacy and Dispute Resolution and a member of the faculty at the University of Tennessee College of Law. He is co-author of Effective Expert Testimony (NITA, 2000) and Expert Rules: 100 (and More) Points You Need to Know About Expert Witnesses (NITA, 1999).

Anthony J. Bocchino serves as NITA's Editor-in-Chief where he has been a training consultant on evidence, advocacy, and litigation for over 20 years. Bocchino is the Jack E. Feinberg Professor of Litigation at Temple University Beasley School of Law and the author of 42 books and articles on evidence, trial advocacy, civil litigation, and professional responsibility.