Whether dealing with a personal injury claim, a landlord-tenant dispute, a small business disagreement or any of the dozens of other possible legal issues, this book will help the non-lawyer successfully navigate the complexities of the court system. Thoroughly revised and updated, this second edition includes a new chapter dealing with divorce, child custody, or child support.
Paul Bergman is a Professor of Law at the UCLA School of Law and a recipient of a University Distinguished Teaching Award. His recent books include Reel Justice: The Courtroom Goes to the Movies (Andrews & McMeel); Trial Advocacy: Inferences, Arguments, Techniques (with Moore and Binder, West Publishing Co.); and Represent Yourself In Court and The Criminal Law Handbook (both with Berman-Barrett, Nolo). He has also published numerous articles in law journals.
Sara J. Berman-Barrett is an attorney and bar review professor. She is the co-author of Represent Yourself in Court and The Criminal Law Handbook and the author of numerous articles and law course materials.