Whether You Want to Become a Legal Secretary or You Have Years of Experience, You Need Litigation By The Numbers® - Fourth Edition (revised effective July 2010)    Litigation By The Numbers®-Fourth Edition ("LBTN") is not only a great teaching tool, but is a valuable on-the-job resource which students will take with them when they enter the professional world.  For that reason it is recommended by legal recruiters (like Davidson Legal Staffing, Chosen Few, and Wolfe Busby Staffing Partners) as a great way to maximize their candidates' chances of landing a position at a litigation desk, whether they be new to the field, new to California, or just rusty.  "I recommend Litigation By The Numbers to Davidson clients and candidates all the time, particularly to candidates who have been out of the market for a while and need a refresher on current California procedure. . . It’s a very easy, step-by-step book of why, when, and how to prepare, file and serve legal documents."    Diana Baker, Director of Training & Business Development, Davidson Staffing "If you work, or aspire to work, in litigation, Litigation By The Numbers®-Fourth Edition by Julie A. Goren, Esq. is a must-have reference guide for California state court litigation!  This manual . . . contains clear guidelines for preparing, filing and serving documents as well as calendaring, discovery and motion procedures."  Excerpt from "Career Resolutions for 2010," Los Angeles Paralegal Association's "Reporter," Vol. 38 / Issue 02, by Melissa Wolfe and Sammy Busby, of Wolfe Busby Staffing Partners. Legal secretaries in large firms and small firms throughout California rave about LBTN! "This book, Litigation by the Numbers, is an EXCELLENT source of information and has been since I first purchased it. It answers many of the questions presented to me by my attorneys and others in my office as well, answers that you cannot easily locate elsewhere.  Thank you again for your assistance and for authoring such a great reference book."  Terry Shaw "Julie, during my temping days, your book was my second Bible.  While temping, I was offered full-time placement at every assignment, and am happy to let you know that I have since accepted a permanent, full-time position with a powerhouse firm in Century  City.  Thanks!"  Angel Walker Smith “Julie Goren’s book “Litigation by the Numbers” is an excellent reference manual which covers the filing of a complaint thru the resolution of a case. Information is presented in a logical and concise manner. Her explanations of “what, how, and why” will answer any question you may have regarding each phase of a case. I keep my copy of this manual handy and always refer to it. This is an invaluable reference for any litigation secretary or paralegal."   Estelle Pete   "Thank you for including motions to compel in your recent update.  It’s helpful and comforting to have the information handy – you know I love my Litigation by the Numbers!  Your explanations are concise and easy to refer to when I’m in a hurry.  I don’t know if or when my training will advance to a higher level of accomplishment, but your book will always be a help to me and my coworkers, at any level of understanding.  Thanks so much!"  Betsy Birdsall    "I have been a legal secretary/legal assistant for almost 30 years.  With the numerous, frequent changes occurring in the court system, and working with attorneys with diverse practices, there are always matters that arise that I do not perform on a daily basis and require some research.  I can depend on Litigation by the Numbers as a research tool to get me through assignments in the less frequented areas.  The step-by-step format allows me to feel confident that I have covered everything necessary to get my paperwork completed properly.  It has proven to be an invaluable tool for a number of years.  Thank you."  Penny Altman   "Litigation by the Numbers is an invaluable resource for all legal professionals: the beginning and experienced litigation secretary, paralegals, office court clerks, and new attorneys.  All sample documents are accompanied by clear explanations as well as cross references to the proper resource for greater details.  The tips regarding properly-worded instructions for the court messenger are icing on the cake!"  Barbara Turner   "I received my Litigation by the Numbers yesterday.  First of all, I am completely thrilled at the content of the book….now I can truly update my “rusty litigation brain” and get back in the game after a 4-year absence.  Secondly, I was amazed at the efficiency of the book’s delivery!  I ordered it mid-morning on Friday and it appeared on my doorstep Saturday afternoon!  Thank you, thank you!"  Virginia Czubiak   “It should be a part of every California litigation secretary’s professional reference material.  It has proven to be an invaluable tool, and is the first book I turn to when I have a question regarding filing procedures.”  Nancy G. Commerdinger, Orange County Legal Secretary for over 25 years   “In my 25 years as a legal secretary, I have found Litigation By The Numbers to be the most informative, easiest to understand, and best illustrated handbook available to California legal secretaries. Our firm just bought several copies for the litigation floor, and immediately upon seeing it, secretaries started asking about buying their own personal copies.”  Carole Shannon Gordon, Legal Secretary at Buchalter, Nemer, Fields & Younger It is also a favorite among legal secretary instructors! 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One is a six week course devoted entirely to Litigation.  . . . "Litigation By The Numbers" was the text used by our instructors.   I found it well organized, easy to use for reference and personally subscribed to the annual Update Service. . . . I recomend "Litigation By The Numbers" highly and complement Julie Goren's on her knowledge of Litigation and writing skills.”   David Thorne Los Medanos Junior College has held a civil litigation course for secretaries for three semesters.  LBTN is the required text.  "I heard about the book from a couple of sources, one was another CCLS secretary who took a course featuring Litigation by the Numbers, and the other was from another instructor from another community college who is using it in her curriculum.  I reviewed the index and excerpts on-line and was very impressed with the way it was set out.  It was the most comprehensive and straight forward text that I had reviewed.  Kudos to the author!"  Rita Low, CCLS, Civil Litigation Instructor - Los Medanos Junior College BUY NOW  We offer a 100% money back guaranty.