The New York Paralegal Handbook has been used by thousands of paralegals, attorneys, law clerks and librarians, teachers and professors, New York Paralegal and CUNY paralegal school students, graduates and members of the New York Legal Community.
The handbook focuses on procedure, not theory. While most legal practice guides contain confusing "legalese" and lengthy case analysis, New York Paralegal Handbook is different, because it tells you what to do and how to do it, in plain English.
Written by a top-notch team of New York attorneys and paralegal educators, New York Paralegal Handbook provides concise explanations of substantive law and practical "how-to" advice covering a broad range of important legal subjects.
Essentially six (6) textbooks in one, New York Paralegal Handbook provides nearly 700 pages of valuable New York-based practice advice and legal forms that will help you work independently, confidently and accurately in the following legal areas:
Legal Research, Writing & Analysis
Excellent overview of New York legal research procedures and court systems, instructions for preparing research memos, digesting cases, using proper citation form, i.e., Bluebooking, Shepardizing and more.
Civil Procedure andTrial Litigation Law
Step-by-step instructions, forms and how-to advice for preparing pleadings, motions, discovery and other pre-trial and trial documents. Complete plain language coverage of New York CPLR, evidence rules and statutes.
Business Corporations Law
Thorough checklists, forms and strategic advice for creation, modification and dissolution of New York corporations, not-for-profits, LLCs, partnerships and more.
Real Estate & Contracts Law
Detailed forms, checklists, and instructions for assisting with purchase and sales, financing agreements, residential and commercial closings under New York case law and statutes.
Family Court Law and Procedure
Detailed drafting instructions, complete plain language coverage of New York Family Court rules and Domestic Relations Law, comprehensive forms and concise summaries of substantive law.
Wills, Trusts & Estates Law
Detailed examination of wills preparation, execution, revocation and contest, intestacy and right of election; revocable and irrevocable trusts; powers of appointment; guardianship; conservatorship; estate taxation and planning, according to New York case law and EPTL & SCPA statutes.
The Handbook is continually updated and revised by practicing New York attorneys, paralegal professors, and editors at New York Paralegal Press.
