Legal Interviewing and Counseling in a Nutshell

by Thomas L. Shaffer, James R. Elkins

Expert authors introduce the concepts of legal interviewing and counseling. The text discusses solving problems and telling stories. Addresses the lawyer persona and the feelings it disguises, establishing working relationships, and getting the facts. Offers theories and models for helping relationships. Intervention is discussed, as well as place, space, and territory. Text also reviews sharing authority, collaborative decision making, and the moral dimension.

Genres: Law

399 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1991

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[Fatima]

E.Sprague Thu 3/25/2010