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Civil Interviewing and Investigation for Paralegals

by: Schroeder, Cynthia Bandry

Civil Interviewing and Investigation for Paralegals

by: Schroeder, Cynthia Bandry

ISBN 13:
9780766802445
ISBN 10:
0766802442
Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 02/25/1999
Publisher: Cengage Learning

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Using case studies based on actual events and investigations, the reader learns practical applications of investigative techniques and strategies and interviewing methods for all areas of litigation. The materials were developed using investigations performed, Federal Statues and rules, practical application of paralegal work ethics and responsibilities, and a law school text.

PREFACE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
SECTION ONE: INTERVIEWING: 1. INTERVIEWING-UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS: Introduction
Defining the "Interview"
Interviewing Roles
Perceptions
Interactions
Listening Skills
Evaluations
Scheduling the Interview
Summary
Activities
Case Study 2. THE INTERVIEW STRUCTURE: Planning Ahead
Opening the Interview
The Body of the Interview
Closing the Interview
Summary
Activities
Case Study
3. QUESTIONING: Why "Good" Questions are Required
Open Questions vs
Closed Questions
Leading vs
Neutral Questions
Probing Questions
How to Structure Questions
Problem Producing Questions
Summary Activities
Case Study
4. INTERVIEWING THE CLIENT: Introduction
The Initial Client Interview: An Overview
Conducting the Interview
Identifying Difficult Clients
Questioning the Client
Evaluating the Interview
Ethical Considerations
Summary Activities
Case Study
5. INTERVIEWING THE EXPERT: Introduction
Preparing for the Interview
Conducting the Full Expert Interview
Medical Experts
Ethical Considerations
Summary
Acitivities
Case Study
6 THE INVESTIGATIVE INTERVIEW: Introduction
The 5 W's of the Interview
Quintamensional Questioning Technique
Conducting the Interview
Special Considerations
Analyzing the Investigative Interview
Ethical Considerations
Summary
Activities
Case Study
SECTION TWO: INVESTIGATION MECHANICS
7. INVESTIGATION-UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS: Introduction
Understanding the Investigation
Objectives of the Civil Investigation
Thinking Like An Investigator
Skiptracing
Summary
Activities
Case Study
8. ORGANZATION AND THE SUCCESSFUL INVESTIGATION: Introduction
Tickler Systems
Charts and Graphs
Witness and Evidence Lists
Creativity and Organization
Summary
Activities
Case Study
9. SOURCES FOR THE INVESTIGATION: Introduction
Public Records
Private Records
Public Agencies
The Internet & Databases
Printed Materials
Related and Non-Related People
Summary
Activities
Case Study
10. CONDUCTING THE INVESTIGATION: Making a Plan
Strategies for Conducting the Investigation
Timelines and Chronlogies
Authorizations and Records Requests
Ethical Considerations
Summary
Activities
Case Study
11. IDENTIFYING EVIDENCE: Introduction
Causes of Action and Elements
Assessing Damages
Affirmative & Rebuttal Evidence
Types of Evidence
Summary
Activities
Case Study
12. DEVELOPING AND PRESERVING EVIDENCE: Introduction
The Hypothesis
Primary Evidentiary Tasks
Expanding Stories
"Common Sense" and Evidence
Preserving Evidence
Summary
Activities
Case Study
13. THE FEDERAL RULES OF EVIDENCE AND EVIDENCE ANALYSIS: Introduction
The Federal Rules of Evidence
Exclusionary Terms
Rules of Evidence
Analyzing Evidence
Summary
Activities
Case Study
14. LOCATING WITNESSES: Introduction
Conducting the Search
Evaluating the Search
Locating the Expert Witness Using The Internet
Summary
Activities
Case Study
15. THE COLLECTION INVESTIGATION: Introduction
Beginning the Collection Investigation
Discovering Assets
Recovery of Assets
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Summary
Activities
Case Study

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Civil Interviewing and Investigation for Paralegals

Civil Interviewing and Investigation for Paralegals

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