"This fifth edition of Sword & Shield: A Practical Approach to Section 1983 Litigation is substantially reorganized to provide practitioners with easier access to the information they need as they are handling civil rights claims"--

Section 1983 Litigation

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.

The Pro Se Section 1983 ManualThis book is an invaluable and indispensable resource for the pro se inmate seeking to protect their constitutional rights in prison and obtaining reform.Comprehensive, precise, and layman guidance provides pro se inmates with information regarding:¿Conditions of Confinement¿Civil Rights in Prison¿Due Process¿How to Litigate¿Legal Research¿Preparing Legal DocumentsWritten by an inmate for inmate, the Pro Se Section 1983 manual is an authoritative, organized, and easy to understand manual designed to bring results and relief. Every inmate wishing to protect their civil rights should have a copy. There is no other book quite like it this one related to Section 1983.