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The Directory of Federal Court Guidelines outlines the requirements of over 600 federal judges in detailed form along with the procedures they mandate on such essential matters as discovery, scheduling conferences, alternative dispute resolution, voir dire, marking of exhibits, and jury participation. This is critical inside information directly from the federal courts and judges compiled and published in cooperation with the American Bar Association's Section of Litigation. You will get every sitting judge's educational background, previous experience on the bench, with the government and in private practice, and honors and awards. Many judges have provided photographs and the names and telephone numbers of their secretaries and court clerks as well. Updated three times a year, Directory of Federal Court Guidelines will prove to be a vital research tool for preparing your case.

The Almanac of the Federal Judiciary has built its considerable reputation by providing balanced, responsible judicial profiles of every federal judge and all the key bankruptcy judges and magistrate judges -- profiles that include reliable inside information based on interviews with lawyers who have argued cases before the federal judiciary. Containing valuable, hard-to-find material on every federal trial judge and appellate judge in the nation, this unique resource includes: Each judge's academic and professional background, experience on the bench, noteworthy rulings, and media coverage Candid, revealing commentary by lawyers, based on first-hand experiences before their local federal judges Helpful tips for your litigating team in shaping case strategy Important insights into each judge's style, demeanor, knowledge, and management of courtroom proceedings And continuing in-depth research, with semiannual updates. The Almanac of the Federal Judiciary is divided into two volumes: Volume 1: District Magistrates and Bankruptcy Judges Volume 2: Circuit Judges