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Texas Paralegal

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ISBN-10: 1418012963

ISBN-13: 9781418012960

Edition: 2010

Authors: Lynn Crossett, William P. Statsky

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A ground-breaking resource for aspiring and working paralegals, The Texas Paralegal has made learning critical state-specific material easier, and more organized, than ever. The book's unique approach works by providing readers with the information, documents, and resources they need to understand the basic workings of Texas law. Coverage includes an overview of the paralegal profession, ethics, the legal system, research, and even a comprehensive legal dictionary - all as they pertain to Texas State laws and statutes. The end result is an indispensable, handy, all-in-one reference guide that is packed with the highly tailored, highly relevant content needed to succeed in the industry. It…    
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Book details

List price: $32.99
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Publication date: 12/2/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 432
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 2.244
Language: English

Lynn Crossett is the Director of the Legal Studies Program and Assistant Professor of Political Science at Texas State University in San Marcos. He serves on the State Bar of Texas Paralegal Committee and is a graduate of the University of Texas and Texas Tech University School of Law.

William Statsky is a member of both the ethics committee and the advisory council for the National Federation of Paralegal Associations, as well as an instructor of online courses at Thomas Edison State College in Trenton, New Jersey. He is the author of numerous groundbreaking legal textbooks for paralegals and was a member of the transition team for then President-Elect Ronald Reagan. Mr. Statsky holds a master of law degree (LL.M) in urban affairs, as well as a juris doctorate degree (J.D.).

Paralegal Profession
Overview of Texas Paralegals
Paralegal Associations and Related Groups in Texas
Sources of CLE for Paralegals
Paralegals in Court Opinions
Becoming an Attorney in Texas
Paralegal Employment
Resources for Finding Employment in Texas
Sample Paralegal Job Descriptions in State Government
Sample Paralegal Job Description in a Federal Agency Located in Texas
Pro Bono Opportunities for Paralegals
Becoming a Notary Public
An Employee or an Independent Contractor?
Overtime Pay under Federal Law and State Law
Laid-Off Paralegals and Unemployment Compensation
Injured Paralegals and Workers' Compensation
Deductibility of the Cost of Paralegal Education or Training
Ethics, Paralegals, and Attorneys
Defining the Practice of Law and the Unauthorized Practice of Law (UPL) in Texas
Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct (DRPC)
Ethical Opinions on Paralegals and other Nonattorneys
Texas Bar Associations (including Paralegal Membership Categories)
Timeline: Disciplinary Proceedings against an Attorney
Legal System
Introduction to the State Government of Texas
State Courts in Texas
Federal Courts in Texas
State Legislation: How a Bill Becomes a Texas Statute
State Agencies, Offices, and Boards
Counties and Cities: Selected Useful Law-Related Sites
Legal Research and Records Research
Texas State Legal Research
Citation Examples: Some Comparisons
Abbreviations in Citations: Some Comparisons
Abbreviations for Notetaking
Research Starters for 74 Major Texas Topics
Self-Help Resources
Public Records Research
Finding Law Libraries in Your Area
Hotline Resources and Complaint Directories
Procedure: Some Basics
Timeline: a Civil Case in the Texas State Courts
Venue, Process, Pleadings, and Discovery: 45 Rules Even Non-Litigation Paralegals Should Know
State and Federal Civil Litigation in Texas: Some Comparisons
Timeline: a Criminal Case in the Texas State Courts
Sample Documents
Sample Petition Action Filed in a Texas State Court
Sample Civil Complaint Filed in a Federal District Court in Texas
Sample Legal Memorandum Applying Texas Law
Sample Appellate Brief Filed in the Texas Court of Appeals
Sample Criminal Complaint Filed in a Texas State Court
Comprehensive Legal Dictionary