Part 1, Before You Buy -- advice on steps to take when shopping for goods or services, warnings on what to watch out for, and specific info. on how to shop for major items such as cars, credit and home improve. Part 2, After You Buy -- turn to this section if you have a problem after making a purchase, incl.: finding legal advice or getting help from the media. Sample complaint letter included. Part 3, Consumer Assist. Dir.: find the place to file your complaint or ask a question. Provides names, addresses, tele. no., fax no., e-mail, and web sites for contacts in consumer org., corp., trade assoc., and gov't. agencies at the city, county, state and Fed. level.

Use this guide to get help with consumer purchases, problems and complaints. Find consumer contacts at hundreds of companies and trade associations; local, state, and federal government agencies; national consumer organizations; and more.

Identifies and describes specific government assistance opportunities such as loans, grants, counseling, and procurement contracts available under many agencies and programs.

The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.