Advanced Forensic Civil Investigations

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Author: Paul J. Ciolino; Editor: Grace Elting Castle; Contributors: John Brumfield, Robert L. Parke, Rodney V. Williams, Monica Ziebell, Thomas K. Crowley, Cam Cope, Steve Irwin, Joseph M. Moura, Elmars "Al" Petritis, André Stuart, Robert H. Joseph, Thomas J. Cashio, Francis D. "Frank" Ritter, James W. Harbert, Charles W. Morris, Ivan Federoff, Alan Hart, Lynne Curtis, Bill C. Price, Sally Arlington, Steven L. Kirby, Laura Ferguson, Richard Emmich, Karen Kirby-Hall, Joseph B. Laski, Kalman A. Baronson, Kitty Hailey, Don C. Johnson, Jane Cracraft, John R. Schatzman, Lynn Wilson-Marks, Cliff Carpenter, Jr., Kal Barson
ISBN 10: 0-913875-39-2
ISBN 13: 978-0-913875-39-1
Copyright Date Ed: April 02, 1997
Pages: 745
Binding Information: Casebound
Size: 6 ✕ 9 Inches (US)

An easy-to-understand, instructive work that will assist both the professional and the amateur. Ever wonder how civil litigators gather all those facts to convince a jury to award millions of dollars? Or perhaps you have wondered how they identify a successful theory of defense against the allegations of a civil lawsuit. The answer is simple: They hire a professional investigator. Now--in the first book of its kind ever published--Ciolino and Castle have drawn on the expertise of the nation's leading legal investigators. This profession's universal beliefs are that justice must prevail, that in the sharing of information lies the key to ethical behavior and professionalism, and that the winning is in the doing. This ideology is what brought this group of thirty-seven authors together. Each is an expert in his or her chosen specialty.

Together they have written the definitive book for those seeking education beyond the basics of legal investigation. Instantly access the most advanced techniques and knowledge of these investigators who have taken their craft beyond the norm.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

Car accident investigation
Computer animation in reconstruction
Investigating the expert witness
Legal malpractice investigations
Machine guard accidents
Maritime investigation
Medical malpractice investigations
Preparing evidence for trial
Probate investigations
Rollover accidents
Scaffolding investigations
Staged traffic accidents
Stairwell slip-and-fall investigations
Hazardous waste site investigations

Past president, East Texas Trial Lawyers Association

A concise and invaluable resource tool for both investigator and lawyer alike. My copy will always be within arm's length of my desk.

Past Nat. Director, National Assoc. of Legal Investigators

Written by the top investigative professionals in the field, this is unquestionably the most comprehensive personal injury investigative reference manual available today. It is a must for any personal injury investigator, paralegal or attorney.

Author, Trial Handbook for Wisconsin Lawyers

The best nuts and bolts investigation book I have ever seen. Especially useful because of [the] breadth of legal problems that it covers.

Fmr Chr of Oregon State Bar Jt Council for Legal Assistants

This book sets the standard for investigators, legal professional retaining them, and all those who aspire to achieve excellence in the field of forensic investigations.

Fmr Chr Hawaii State Board of Private Detectives

[T]his book will be the cornerstone of any professional's collection of investigative books. It is the standard by which all civil investigations will be held accountable.