​​This edition of The Rules of Civil Procedure includes the Rules in full text in Part 1, followed in Part 2 by selected Advisory Committee Notes. This arrangement makes the most frequently used material (the Rules themselves) readily available for classroom use and study. Also included in this supplement are selected Rules of Appellate Procedure (Part 3), the U.S. Constitution (Part 4), selected federal statutes governing courts and matters of jurisdiction (Part 5), the Rules of Evidence (Part 6), and new notes and cases relating to Civil Procedure (Part 7). ​

Ninety percent of all civil cases never make it the jury; they are resolved through a pretrial process that is today the unsung forum for dispute resolution. Rather than teaching lawyers to abandon evidence and trial skills, Pretrial Advocacy does the opposite; it teaches lawyers that modern litigation is “front loaded” and cases must be prepared with the assumption that they will be tried. As the authors note, it is the rigor of the pretrial process that drives resolution. From the first client interview through motions practice, you will learn to effectively evaluate cases, draft complaints, conduct informal and formal discovery, prepare and respond to motions, negotiate with opposing counsel, and, if necessary, be ready for trial. Pretrial Advocacy is the ideal textbook for law school clinics, law school pretrial litigation courses, and practicing lawyers. Both practical and theoretical, it teaches litigation as a process informed by rules and cases, but also by strategic considerations. Its hands-on and accessible text makes it a perfect reference for learning skills and a continuing reference. Professors and students will benefit from: Practical guidance for each step of representation, backed up by citations and references for deeper understanding of each topic An accessible writing style that puts the needed information right at the reader’s fingertips Tips to foster the attorney’s relationships with clients, opposing counsel, and the court