Collection:

Details step-by-step instructions for handling a probate, from collecting estate assets to distributing the estate. Includes judicial perspectives throughout.

Explains real property foreclosure from the lender's perspective. Is also valuable to the borrowers' and trustees' counsel for its clear description of foreclosure law and process. Covers both trustee sales and judicial foreclosures, as well as provisional remedies.

Leads the plaintiff’s attorney through representation of terminated employees, from case evaluation to posttrial motions.

Completely supersedes the previous version. Primarily for the attorney considering appealing a lower court judgment or order. Includes special motion and application procedures and steps to take after the appellate decisions.

Written primarily for the attorney representing the petitioner seeking a writ from the court of appeal to review a superior court order. Includes tips from an appellate justice.

This valuable guide gives an overview of all the procedures necessary for the attorney considering an action against a public entity or public employee to prepare, file, and pursue the claim.

Provides step-by-step procedures from planning the deposition to noticing, preparing, conducting, videotaping, and using the deposition at trial.

This useful guide explains expert witness discovery and the use of experts in all phases of litigation in California courts. It helps you decide if you need an expert and how to choose one. It also includes judges’ perspectives.  

This guide describes the rights and remedies (including mechanics liens, stop notices, and bonds) of the principal parties involved in a private work of improvement.

This handy resource sets out guidelines for deciding whether and when to make a discovery motion. Includes judicial perspective.

Sets forth suggested lists of steps to accomplish the various tasks required when administering a trust following the death of the settlor.

Explains when, how, and on whom to serve summons in civil actions.