by Ashley S. Lipson
Take Command in the
Courtroom
Are your objections ever overruled due to lack of specificity? Have you ever been too slow to object to inadmissible testimony? Do you waste valuable time poring through dense treatises just to see if a certain type of evidence is admissible? Do you struggle to find instant answers on evidence admissibility? Now there is help.
Is It Admissible? by Ashley S. Lipson provides clear, concise, and supported answers to troublesome admissibility questions for virtually every type of evidence.
Designed for use on the eve of trial or at counsel’s table, Is It Admissible? provides everything you need for speedy and specific courtroom action:
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Direct “yes or no”
admissibility answers for each type of evidence
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Quick explanation of the rule
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Pattern questions for laying foundations
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Admission strategies for the proponent
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Exclusion arguments for the opponent
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Model objection language, with responses
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Easy-to-follow explanations of the law
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Objectionable phrases to watch for, by type of
evidence
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Evidentiary items organized alphabetically
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Color-coded tabs for quick-reference
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Detailed topical index and table of cases
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Over 1,200 case citations
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State and federal rules of evidence
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Coverage of civil and criminal law
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Strategies for admission and exclusion
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And much more
The book
is chock-full of novel arguments, proven strategies, and successful
shortcuts. Veteran author and trial lawyer Ashley S. Lipson reveals:
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The four magic words
that tell you how to propose and oppose every type of evidence. Page 0-3
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The 12 basic objections
and when to use them. Page 0-8
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For each objection,
short lists of trigger words indicating an objectionable question. Page
3-3
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Model objection
language, with potential responses. Page 3-6
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A simple guide to
admission of the average piece of evidence. Page 0-13
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The 10 ways to oppose
ordinary business records. Page 22-5
Enhance Courtroom
Effectiveness by Focusing on Evidence Type,
Not Legal Theory
Busy attorneys want fast answers and solid principles without having to wade
through pages of dense legal discussion. Is It Admissible? simplifies
the confusion by taking a practical approach to admitting or opposing
evidence. The book is organized by type of evidence rather than legal
theory, which allows you to easily find supporting law. The succinct
principles provide thorough answers to many courtroom questions without
being verbose.
Find Answers On the Fly
With Practical Four-Part Organization
Unlike other texts where topics are scattered,
Is It Admissible? is
organized according to the way lawyers visualize the subject matter. The
book divides evidence into four basic types – Testimonial, Documentary,
Real, and Demonstrative. The division is logical and economical since each
type has its own rules of admissibility and foundation requirements. With a
custom-made table of contents and structure for each section, you'll never
waste time locating the answers you need.
A-to-Z Index Covers Every
Conceivable Type of Evidence
Is It Admissible? provides rapid access to information with its unique
topical index. You’ll instantly find discussions of every conceivable type
of evidence. For example, accident reports are discussed under “A,” DNA test
results under “D,” scientific reports under “S,” and so forth. You’ll have
all the ammunition needed to succeed at trial, arbitration or deposition.
"One volume delivers fast answers and solid principles on how to propose and oppose virtually every form of evidence. Is It Admissible? divides the universe of evidence into four categories — testimonial, documentary, real and demonstrative — providing extreme detail, yet in a concise and organized manner. Get instant access to cases, statutes and checklists to help you lay solid foundations, make accurate objections, effectively examine witnesses and more.
Updated
annually. ISBN 1-58012-024-5. Book Price: $99.00
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Reviews
"This book claims to offer practical advice on how to propose
and oppose virtually every form of evidence. It delivers on that promise ... The
style of writing is very conversational and explains complex evidence rules in
straightforward prose."
—Excerpted from Legal Information ALERT
"Those who come to court with Ashley Lipson's new
handbook may have an edge in this battle of wits.
Is it Admissible?
offers concise, easy-to-find tips on keeping out, or getting in, controversial evidence
and testimony."
—Excerpted from Lawyers Weekly USA
"I've been practicing law since 1986 and
Is
it Admissible? is by far one of the clearest, most congent and useful tool[s]
I've ever used."
—J. Frazier, GA
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