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Florida LegaL ResouRces 2014 Catalog

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Florida LegaL ResouRces 2014 cataLog

ContentsPrimary Law 2

Practice Guides 3

Bankruptcy Law 5

Construction Law 6

Corporate & Business Law 6

Criminal Law 7

Education Law 8

Elder Law 8

Environmental Law 9

Estate Planning & Probate 9

Family Law 11

General Practice 12

Labor & Employment Law 13

Law Enforcement 14

Personal Injury Law 14

Real Estate & Real Property Law 14

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Practice guides

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LexisNexis® Florida annotated Statutes, The Florida Bar EditionLexisNexis and The Florida Bar have partnered to create a new and enhanced Florida Annotated Statutes set. LexisNexis Florida annotated statutes, the Florida Bar edition now includes exclusive new references to more than 40 of The Florida Bar’s CLE publications so you can expand your research on a topic more easily than ever. Distinguishing features of this new and improved set include:

� References to LexisNexis Practice Guides and other secondary source materials � The text of the statutes as passed by the Florida Legislature and supplied by the Division of Statutory Revision � Cross references to related statutory provisions, court rules and constitutional provisions � Cross references to related provisions of the Florida Administrative Code � Opinions of the Attorney General appearing under their own heading, making it easier

for you to distinguish them from case notes � Comprehensive amendment notes for each statute that has been changed since 2002,

allowing you to recreate the statute as it existed � Finely tailored case notes that meaningfully interpret, apply or construe the specific statute

S Print • 51 hardbound volumes,with index and supplement package, Pub. #41070, ISBN 9781422469705

LexisNexis® Florida Rules of Court annotatedLexisNexis Florida Rules of court annotated provides a complete collection of state and federal rules of court and rules governing the conduct of the bench and bar in Florida. The durable softbound format allows the four volumes to be revised and replaced economically each year, and gives Florida lawyers speedy access to state and federal court rules. Semiannual supplements ensure the most timely references to rule changes and court holdings. The publication includes case annotations, references to attorney general opinions, law reviews and other research sources deemed beneficial to the users of this product, with separate indexes for the State Rules and Federal Rules for quick, efficient research.

NS Print • 4 volumes, softbound, replaced annually, with semi-annual supplement, Pub. #41161, ISBN 9780769866543, eISBN 9781630431754

Florida administrative Code The code is fully annotated with decisions of federal and state appellate courts, state attorney general opinions, orders of the division of administrative hearings and final agency orders construing the rules so you don’t get blindsided by an unexpected rule, consisting of:

� 12 volumes of rules� Tables of repeals and transfers � A general index and table of statutory cross references

S Print • 15 volumes, loose-leaf, updated 12 times per year, Pub. #42550, ISBN 9780820584850

LexisNexis® Florida Practice Guides—Build your Case with ConfidenceImagine a legal team with decades of Florida experience at your disposal. That’s just what you get with LexisNexis Florida Practice Guides. With their easy-to-navigate tables of contents, concise on-point writing and superior integration of relevant materials, they provide an excellent source to help you find answers for questions about Florida practice.

The series gives you expert tips and practice guidance with strategic points, warnings, exceptions, traps, timing and prerequisites; helpful checklists that take you step-by-step through particular processes and issues; abundant modifiable forms to help you create better documents faster and avoid costly procedural mistakes; core and related cases with pertinent case references; judicial comments that offer current insight from the bench to help you understand judicial attitudes; cross references that allow you to explore topics in detail with cross references to primary sources and other LexisNexis publications; and full integration with online sources so you can easily link to pertinent resources online.

LexisNexis® Practice GuideFlorida Criminal Practice and ProcedureKendall Coffey, Judge Stanford Blake, Hon. David M. gersten, Hon. amy Karan

This is an excellent starting point for Florida attorneys confronting a criminal case. Includes step-by-step expert instruction in a concise and to-the-point writing style that integrates the use of forms, checklists, core cases, judicial notes and cross references. Chapters include current coverage on topics from arrest and detention, to confessions to voir dire, all the way through to appeals and post-conviction relief.

S Print • 1 volume, loose-leaf, updated annually, Pub. #01409, ISBN 9780820569475, eISBN 9780632716852

LexisNexis® Practice GuideFlorida Estate and Probate PracticeDonna litman, nicholas E. Christin, Barbara landau, Hung nguyen, Hon. Celeste H. Muir, Hon. arthur rothenberg and Judge Patricia thomas

Here you’ll find expert guidance in two vital areas of Florida practice: estate planning and probate. You’ll get quick access to salient issues and judges’ authoritative answers for a wide variety of questions and tasks. Complete and current coverage includes basic estate planning, wills, tax implications, homestead rights, intestate succession, asset administration and more.

NS Print • 2 volumes, loose-leaf, updated annually, Pub. #01386, ISBN 9780820563893, eISBN 9781579118907

LexisNexis® Practice GuideFlorida Business Tortsirwin gilbert and Harley S. tropin

Get insight on litigating the business torts cases setting legal precedent in Florida in a relevant, task-based format. The guide is filled with practice tips created by expert Florida practitioners. Vital topics range from identifying actionable unfair trade practices, to selecting remedies for fraud claims, to defending against cybersquatting. Features include checklists, core cases for important points of law and extensive forms, including sample complaints.

NS Print • 1 volume, loose-leaf, updated annually, Pub. #01388, ISBN 9780820563916, eISBN 9781579112943

LexisNexis® Practice GuideFlorida Contract LitigationBarry r. Davidson, Christopher Skambis, Hon. David M. gersten

This guide simplifies the process of litigating a contract case by identifying the essential elements and setting them out in a comprehensive, yet easily understood, manner. Leading experts in their fields, the authors provide practical advice and detailed strategic assistance through the process of litigating cases involving contract claims—including the potential causes of actions, remedies and defenses for a contract claim. Coverage focuses on procedural topics such as jurisdiction, discovery and alternative dispute resolution. Sample forms feature typical filings for contract litigation cases.



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LexisNexis® Practice GuideFlorida Personal InjuryErvin gonzalez, Daniel J. Kissane, lyndall M. lambert, glenn M. Burton, Hon. David M. gersten

Get the nuts-and-bolts information you need to put together a winning personal injury case or build a strong PI defense. This guide is loaded with judicial commentary and practice tips from top Florida PI litigators, as well as step-by-step checklists and readily adaptable forms (sample complaints, answers, affirmative defenses, notices and more). Entire chapters are devoted to personal injury causes of action under Florida law—as well as an invaluable chapter on damages to help you recover top dollar for your plaintiff clients, and help you devise strategies to limit your defense clients’ exposure.


LexisNexis® Practice GuideFlorida Civil Practice and ProcedureErvin gonzalez, Henry latimer, Stephen H. grimes, luke S. Brown, Barry r. Davidson, reginald Hicks

This comprehensive five-volume set brings you expert step-by-step guidance on procedural issues to help you build a stronger case. Get complete and current coverage on many areas related to Florida civil procedure, including pretrial, discovery, motions, trial and post-trial.

S Print • 5 volumes, loose-leaf, updated twice per year, Pub. #01395, ISBN 9780820564173

LexisNexis® Practice GuideFlorida Civil Procedure: Trial and Post-TrialErvin gonzales, Henry latimer, Stephen H. grimes, luke S. Brown, Barry r. Davidson

Experience the new standard in practice guides. This guide is part of a 5-volume series that gives you step-by-step guidance on procedural issues and quickly points you to LexisNexis resources that help you build your case. This volume concentrates on issues related to trial and post-trial, and gives complete and current coverage on relevant topics, including such areas as: jury selection, verdicts, costs and attorneys fees, motion for new trial and appeals.

S Print • 1 volume, loose-leaf, updated twice per year, Pub. #01369, ISBN 9780820561455, eISBN 9781422486085

LexisNexis® Practice GuideFlorida Civil Procedure: Pre-TrialErvin gonzales, Henry latimer, Stephen H. grimes, luke S. Brown, Barry r. Davidson

Get step-by-step coverage of issues related to pretrial procedure and relevant topics, including: client interview, limitation of actions, injunctions, damages in torts, damages in contracts, determining forum, third-party complaints, class actions, alternative dispute resolution, declaratory relief, receivership and much more.

S Print • 2 volumes, loose-leaf, updated twice per year, Pub. #01366, ISBN 9780820561424, eISBN 9781422486054

LexisNexis® Practice GuideFlorida Civil Procedure: Motions Ervin gonzales, Henry latimer, Stephen H. grimes, luke S. Brown, Barry r. Davidson

Draft motions with precision and generate the building blocks to a winning case. This volume concentrates on the proper procedure related to motions and gives complete and current coverage on relevant topics, including preliminary motions, challenges to jurisdiction or venue, disqualification of a judge, motions to strike, summary judgment, settlement, sanctions and much more. Forms are included.


LexisNexis® Practice GuideFlorida Civil Procedure: discoveryErvin gonzales, Henry latimer, Stephen H. grimes, luke S. Brown, Barry r. Davidson

Get unparalleled insight into the discovery issues that can make or break your case. This guide concentrates on the many issues related to discovery, and gives complete and current coverage on relevant topics, including discovery strategy and planning, preservation of evidence, discovery of electronic information, physical and mental examinations, exchanging expert witness information and more. Forms are included.


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LexisNexis® Practice GuideFlorida E-Discovery and Evidence William Hamilton, Hon. ralph artigliere

Written and organized by experts William Hamilton and Honorable Ralph Artigliere (ret.), Florida e-Discovery and evidence brings clarity to this complex area of law. This comprehensive resource includes:

� In-depth coverage of e-discovery from A – Z: admissibility at trial through records management

� Highlights of how the Florida rules of civil procedure will apply to e-discovery and a guide to the soon-to-be-in-place Florida e-discovery rules

� Identification of key cost saving “junctions” in e-discovery; helpful guidelines and hot tips for e-discovery cost management

� Ethical traps and pitfalls; guidance on how to avoid time-consuming discovery disputes

� Checklists and guides for every e-discovery task� All Florida case law on e-discovery in both state and federal courts, and key

national cases� Helpful forms and practice tips


Collier on Bankruptcy® 16th Edition alan n. resnick, Henry J. Sommer, Editors-in-Chief; with contributing editors and authors

For over 100 years, collier on Bankruptcy® has been recognized as the most comprehensive and authoritative source of bankruptcy law information.

Written and edited by leading scholars and practitioners in the field of bankruptcy, it helps you work more efficiently and effectively with features that make it easier and faster to find critical information:

� The text focuses on the current state of the law, with coverage of historical developments usually contained at the end of the chapter. The information you need most is the information you’ll find first.

� Each chapter is broken down into detailed paragraphs and subparagraphs with descriptive captions, enabling you to find the specific information you need quickly.

� Collier on Bankruptcy authors and editors give you their expert opinions on issues that are unclear or unsettled, providing you with the authority you need to take a position.

� The forms are organized into three volumes of commercial bankruptcy forms and two volumes of consumer bankruptcy forms, making it easy to find the form you need for a specific situation.

� The eight appendix volumes contain a thorough collection of primary source material, including bankruptcy legislation and relevant legislative history.

S Print • 27 volumes, loose-leaf, updated 4 times per year, Pub. #00219, ISBN 9781422475126, eISBN 9780327173199

Collier Consumer Bankruptcy Practice Guide alan n. resnick and Henry J. Sommer, Editors-in-Chief

This key resource comprises three volumes—collier consumer Practice guide and the two-volume collier consumer Bankruptcy Forms. The forms contained in the two-volume collier consumer Bankruptcy Forms are divided into 26 parts or topics, reflecting the tasks performed in a typical consumer bankruptcy case. Each topic begins with editorial analysis providing guidance on the use of the forms.

With it, you’ll gain access to detailed discussions and step-by-step analysis of Chapters 7 and 13 consumer bankruptcy cases. Uniquely designed for solo practitioners and small consumer bankruptcy firms, the guide is user-friendly and efficiently organized.

S Print • 3 volumes, loose-leaf, updated twice per year, with the Forms volume, Pub. #00294, ISBN 9780820529677, eISBN 9780352717221also available as Vols. 13 and 13a of Collier on Bankruptcy and as Vols. 4 and 5 of Collier Forms Manual,third Edition revised.Treatise only, no forms, ISBN 9780820529240


Corporate & Business law | Criminal lawBankruptcy law | Construction law | Corporate & Business law

Business Litigation in Florida, 8th Editiona Publication of the Florida Bar Continuing legal Education

With current authorities, succinct discussions of complex issues, and the forms vital to handling a commercial case, the Eighth Edition of Business Litigation in Florida is a must-have for business practitioners and trial attorneys alike. The manual covers the full range of concerns to business litigators, from initial considerations of jurisdiction and venue, through myriad discovery and other pretrial and trial issues, to recovery of attorneys’ fees.

NS Print • 1 volume, hardbound, Pub. #22775, ISBN 9781630439903, eISBN 9781630439910

Florida Corporations ManualMichael W. gordon

Written by a well-known author in the field, this easy-to-use practice manual provides all the relevant forms, checklists and statutes for handling Florida corporations issues—from organization to operation and finance. It gives you everything you need to initiate, maintain, modify or dissolve corporate structures, plus the required procedures for Chapter 607, 617 and 620 proceedings.

NS Print • 5 volumes, loose-leaf, updated 3 times per year, Pub. #80570, ISBN 9780409260984

Florida Standard Jury Instructions—Contract and Business Casesa Publication of the Florida Bar Continuing legal Education

NS Print • 1 volume, softbound, Pub. 28284, ISBN 9780769887937, eISBN 9781630443412

Collier Bankruptcy Manual, 4th Editionalan n. resnick, Henry J. Sommer, Editors-in-Chief; with contributing editors and authors

Get the most authoritative coverage of bankruptcy law in a timesaving compact guide. The collier Bankruptcy Manual, Fourth edition, a four-volume desk edition of collier on Bankruptcy, provides a definitive section-by-section analysis of the Bankruptcy Code, accompanied by detailed analysis of current rules, case law and related non-bankruptcy law.

Every aspect of bankruptcy practice is covered, including: � Voluntary and involuntary cases� Liquidation proceedings� Reorganization proceedings (individual and business)� Case administration� Debtors’ duties and benefits� Role and capacity of the trustee � Ancillary and other cross-border cases

S Print • 4 volumes, loose-leaf, updated twice per year, Pub. #00224, ISBN 9781422479834, eISBN 9781579114114 also available online.

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Florida Construction Lien ManualStephen B. rakusin

This all-inclusive work provides quick answers to issues a practitioner is likely to encounter, including abandoned construction, priority of payment among lienors and performance necessary for a lien.

S Print • 5 volumes, loose-leaf, with current supplement, updated 4 times per year, Pub. #80545, ISBN 9780327009337, eISBN 9780327173632

Florida Construction Law and Practice, 7th Editiona Publication of the Florida Bar Continuing legal Education

Authored by experienced construction lawyers, this manual is a comprehensive treatment of construction law. Chapters cover the rights and liabilities of parties to construction projects, the bid process involving public entities, trial preparation, and alternative dispute resolution and partnering. The manual addresses bankruptcy, bond, insurance, and damages issues, and includes a chapter on jury instructions for construction trials.


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Florida Small Business Practice, 8th Editiona Publication of the Florida Bar Continuing legal Education

Florida small Business Practice provides a broad understanding and explanation of the laws concerning the creation, purchase, maintenance and sale of various business entities for the small business client.


Creditors’ and debtors’ Practice in Florida, 4th Edition a Publication of the Florida Bar Continuing legal Education


Florida Corporate Practice, 7th Edition a Publication of the Florida Bar Continuing legal Education


CSC® Florida Laws Governing Business Entities, with Forms

NS Print • 1 volume, softbound, replaced annually, Pub. #25419, ISBN 9780769869704, eISBN 9781630431440

Florida Creditors’ Rights ManualStephen B. rakusin

Placing heavy emphasis on pleading and procedural requirements, this five-volume manual will help you pursue the best debt collection remedies for your client. It contains a comprehensive discussion of the constitutional ramifications of taking a debtor’s property.

NS Print • 5 volumes, loose-leaf, updated 3 times per year, Pub. #80585, ISBN 9780409260939

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Florida Criminal defense Trial Manual Paul Barnard, original author; trisha Zeller, update author

This specialized trial manual makes manageable the challenge of criminal defense practice. The authoritative source for the most commonly prosecuted felonies in Florida, the Florida criminal Defense trial Manual contains thorough yet concise coverage of felony proceedings under Florida and federal law. It gives detailed analysis of topics such as arrest, search and seizure, Miranda warnings, line-up procedures, inchoate crimes, check offenses, sexual battery and drug offenses. Also includes recent case-law changes and analysis of the essential elements of each offense.

NS Print • 5 volumes, loose-leaf, with supplement, updated twice per year, Pub. #80614, ISBN 9780327039068, eISBN 9780327181019

Florida Criminal Justice SourcebookCombines the material found in the Florida criminal Law and Motor Vehicle Handbook with the Florida criminal Jury Instructions Handbook, plus additional statutes and court rules, so you have everything you need to enforce the law in one convenient publication. This ultimate law enforcement resource for Florida provides many features:

� Florida criminal and motor vehicle statutes commonly used by police departments, sheriffs’ offices, prosecutors and defense attorneys

� Select legislative summaries prepared by professional legal analysts� Legal guidelines by Gus Beckstrom, presenting a concise overview of criminal procedure� Glossaries of common Spanish and Haitian Creole phrases—useful in situations involving

motor vehicle stops, search and seizure, arrest and injury� Florida criminal Jury Instructions with penalties and interpretive decisions explaining the

elements and offenses� Comprehensive, professionally prepared index

This title is used widely throughout the state at training academies and in college-level law enforcement and criminal justice classes.


Florida Criminal Practice and Procedure, 2nd Editionrussell E. Crawford

NS Print • 2 volumes, hardbound, with supplement, Pub. #68710, ISBN 9780327014171, eISBN 9780327177265

Florida Criminal Jury Instructions Handbookgus Beckstrom

NS Print • 1 volume, softbound, with eBook, replaced annually, Pub. #29216, ISBN 9780769890883, eISBN 9780769890890


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Planning for the Elderly in Florida, 2nd Editionrebecca C. Morgan, Edwin M. Boyer, Mary alice Jackson

This practice guide provides analysis and commentary on the laws and regulations affecting the elderly in Florida, as well as checklists and forms to facilitate counseling and drafting. Coverage includes:

� Social Security benefits available to retired and disabled wage earners, spouses, dependents

� Medicare eligibility and Medigap supplemental insurance� Medicaid coverage and eligibility, including rules governing the

transfer of assets by a person who applies for benefits in Florida

� Residents’ rights in long-term care facilities, including nursing homes, assisted living facilities and adult family care homes

� Planning for incapacity, including property management and health-care decisions

� Guardianship and its use� Social services programs available to

seniors in Florida� Elder abuse and the various remedies available to protect

individuals and redress injuries


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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commissions Statutes, Rules and LawsNS Print • 1 volume, softbound, with eBook, replaced annually, Pub. #21731, ISBN 9780769880822, eISBN 9780769880839

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Florida Estates Practice Guidethomas a. thomas, David t. Smith

Draft wills, administer estates, advise your clients on tax implications and much more with this valuable resource. Gain understanding of all the details with direct access to all aspects of estate practice in Florida, including preparation of tax returns related to estate administration, basic estate planning considerations, accounting procedures, tax analyses and more. All new official forms for estate practice are also included.


Florida Guardianship Practice, 8th Editiona Publication of the Florida Bar Continuing legal Education

NS Print • 1 volume, hardbound, ISBN 9781630436759, eISBN 9781630437343

Florida Probate Code ManualDavid t. Smith

Turn to this analytical treatise on the methods and problems of estate administration and guardianship laws in Florida. Supplies complete coverage of probate and estate administration in the following areas: intestacy, rights of heirs and beneficiaries, creditors’ rights, will contests, fiduciary duties and responsibilities, appointment of a personal representative, appointment of a guardian and the guardian as fiduciary. Includes a full set of practice forms for probate and guardianship.

NS Print • 4 volumes, loose-leaf, updated 4 times per year, Pub. #80736, ISBN 9780409260625, eISBN 9780327171591

Practice Under Florida Probate Code, 7th Editiona Publication of the Florida Bar Continuing legal Education

Written by skilled probate attorneys, Practice under Florida Probate code provides comprehensive analysis of all the steps you need to take to administer an estate in Florida. It features discussions of major changes to the Probate Code made over the past few years, alerts the user to recent changes to the Florida Probate Rules and also highlights relevant tax considerations. Forms, sample accountings and charts for basic probate practice enhance the book’s practitioner focus.


The Florida Bar Probate System, 4th Editiona Publication of the Florida Bar Continuing legal Education

the Florida Bar Probate system, once again authored by Rohan Kelley, joined in the Fourth Edition by Tae Kelley Bronner as co-author, provides a detailed roadmap for all facets of probate administration, and also serves as a powerful training tool for the law office support staff.

NS Print • 2 volumes, loose-leaf, Pub. #22871, ISBN 9780327036302

Florida Will and Trust automated FormsNS CD-roM • Single user, Pub. #22877, ISBN 9780820587547

Florida Will and Trust deskbook, with CD-ROMa Publication of the Florida Bar Continuing legal Education

NS Print • 1 volume, softbound, with CD-ROM, replaced annually, Pub. #22877, ISBN 9781630434359

Florida Will and Trust Forms Manual ComboMaster the essential principles of estate planning and prepare a complete set of documents that meets your clients’ needs. Using Model Wills and Trusts, this manual covers complex estate planning strategies as well as simple wills. The forms in this manual are designed to save you many hours in drafting your clients’ estate-planning documents. Florida Will and trust Deskbook is included as well as a companion CD-ROM with the full, searchable text of the manual. The CD also features hyperlinks to cited cases and statutes, the full text of related cases and statutes, and all model wills, trusts, and alternate and supplemental provisions in Microsoft® Word format making drafting documents easy.

NS Print • 3 volumes, loose-leaf, with CD-ROM and Deskbook, updated annually, Pub. #22877, ISBN 9781422454626

Florida Jury Verdict Reporter Fine-tune your case arguments as you see exactly what’s working and what’s not in personal injury cases across Florida’s circuit courts. With verdicts and settlements at your fingertips, you’ll be among the first to know what theories of liability are working and what defenses are shutting them down. Each month, you get detailed case reports, featuring factual summaries and injury descriptions; expert witnesses, attorneys and judges; verdict, judgment and settlement information; and more. The service also provides a data retrieval service known as Florida Case Search.

S Print • Reporter, 12 issues per year, Pub. #07090, ISSN 1059-6275, eISBN 9780327167297

Florida Standard Jury Instructions in Criminal Casesa Publication of the Florida Bar Continuing legal Education

This manual is a product of the Supreme Court’s Committee on Standard Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases.


Eleventh Circuit Criminal HandbookGives criminal attorneys, prosecutors, defense attorneys and judges clear, practical analysis tailored to the needs of a busy criminal law practitioner.


FasTrain™—Florida Civil Trial Preparation, 6th Editiona Publication of the Florida Bar Continuing legal Education

NS Print • 1 volume, softbound, Pub. #22830, ISBN 9780769860275, eISBN 9780327181743

LexisNexis® Practice GuideFlorida Criminal Practice and ProcedureFor full details, refer to the Practice Guides section.


Florida Criminal, Traffic Court, and appellate Rules of Procedurea Publication of the Florida Bar Continuing legal Education

S Print • 1 volume, softbound, replaced annually, Pub. #22835, ISBN 9781630431570, eISBN 9781630431587

Florida Criminal Law and Motor Vehicle Handbook

NS Print • 1 volume, loose-leaf, with eBook, replaced annually, Pub. #29218, ISBN9780769890739 Book only, ISBN 9780769890708 eBook only, eISBN 9780769890722

Florida Criminal Law and Motor Vehicle Field Guide

NS eBooK • Pub. #22904, eISBN 9780769882598

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Florida School LawsNS Print • 1 volume, softbound, with eBook, replaced annually,

Pub. #22720, ISBN 9781630448097 eBook only, eISBN 9781630448103


Estate Planning & Probate Family law

automated Florida Guardianship Forms on CD-ROMA fast, simple, convenient way to complete legal documents.

S CD-roM • Single user, Pub. #02564, ISBN 9780820548982

administration of Trusts in Florida, 8th Editiona Publication of the Florida Bar Continuing legal Education

This revised and expanded Edition addresses in-depth a truly landmark piece of legislation—the Florida Trust Code, effective July 1, 2007—and features extensive treatment of all facets of trust administration.


asset Protection in Florida, 3rd Editiona Publication of the Florida Bar Continuing legal Education.

This comprehensive guide explains the steps you should take to protect Florida assets from creditors’ claims. Topics include personal and business issues.


Basic Estate Planning in Florida, 7th Editiona Publication of the Florida Bar Continuing legal Education

This popular manual covers all facets of basic estate planning. Tax and accounting issues, ethical issues, and problems related to specific forms of ownership and special classes of persons are examined. Homestead considerations and handling of assets acquired in community property jurisdictions are also featured.


Litigation under Florida Probate Code, 9th Editiona Publication of the Florida Bar Continuing legal Education

A great resource for litigating probate cases in Florida, this book will guide you through complex matters such as will construction and creditors’ claims.


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Florida Family LawBrenda abrams, editorial consultant

All the case-building material you need to deliver client success and thwart your opponent can be found in this two-volume set. Combining the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure and the Florida Family Law Handbook, this reference provides both a comprehensive collection of statutes and treaties and the full set of procedural rules that govern family law proceedings in Florida.

In addition to the Family Law Rules of Procedure, the rules volume includes Rules of Civil Procedure referenced in the Family Law Rules, as well as forms and instructions. The statutes volume features Florida Statutes, United States Code provisions, and other family law materials, including the Hague Convention on the Civil Law Aspects of International Child Abduction and the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption.


Florida Family Law Practice Manualgerald D. Schackow, original author; revisions by Carmine M. Bravo, Mary Catherine Mcguire

This set provides comprehensive analysis of family law and domestic relations issues in an easy-to-follow format, with all relevant Florida statutes and rules, appropriate forms and citations to leading cases. Coverage includes marriage, equitable distribution of marital assets, special equities, service of process and dissolution.

NS Print • 4 volumes, loose-leaf, updated twice per year, Pub. #80643, ISBN 9780327009320, eISBN 9780327179481

Florida dissolution of Marriage, 11th Edition a Publication of the Florida Bar Continuing legal Education

A complete guide to dissolution of marriage in Florida, this book explains all of the critical issues and steps involved in dissolution proceedings. This title details the dissolution process from interview through temporary relief and discovery to final judgment. Key areas covered include parental responsibility, child support, alimony, equitable distribution, and attorneys’ fees.


Florida Proceedings after dissolution of Marriage, 11th Editiona Publication of the Florida Bar Continuing legal Education

This practical manual discusses the procedures that follow a judgment of dissolution in Florida, including appeals, enforcement and modification.

NS Print • 1 volume, hardbound, with CD-ROM, Pub. #22744, ISBN 9780769859385, eISBN 9780327178712

Florida Family Law ReporterBrenda M. abrams, editorial consultant, with commentary by a Board of Editorial reviewers

Be fully prepared to go to court or the bargaining table with up-to-date analysis of the most recent developments in Florida family law, including: all relevant appellate cases, legislation and court rules; U.S. Supreme Court and federal court decisions in all areas of family law; and family law–related tax developments. Monthly commentary by an editorial board consisting of well-known Florida practitioners and judges helps you shape case-winning strategies and avoid pitfalls others have encountered.

S eBooK • Reporter, 12 issues per year, Pub. #00533, eISBN 9781579117528

LexisNexis® automated Florida Family Law FormsThis comprehensive collection of 190 forms includes not only the Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms, but also the Florida Rules of Procedure Forms promulgated by the state bar’s Family Law Rules Committee. What’s more, board-certified matrimonial attorney and well-known Florida family law practitioner Brenda Abrams has added 50 forms. These model forms are ones she’s drafted or approved based on her many years of successful practice. Product is updated on a continual basis with new and revised forms.


adoption, Paternity and Other Florida Family Practice, 10th Editiona Publication of the Florida Bar Continuing legal Education

NS Print • 1 volume, hardbound, Pub. #22868, ISBN 9780769867298, eISBN 9780327191452Subscription to CD-ROM, eBook or other electronic

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drafting Marriage Contracts in Florida, 10th Editiona Publication of the Florida Bar Continuing legal Education

NS Print • 1 volume, hardbound, with supplement, Pub. #22823, ISBN 9780769854281, eISBN 9780327173915

Florida Family Law Set (Rules and Statutes) a Publication of the Florida Bar Continuing legal Education

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Florida Family Law Case Summaries, 8th Editiona Publication of the Florida Bar Continuing legal Education


Florida Juvenile Law and Practice, 13th Editiona Publication of the Florida Bar Continuing legal Education


Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure and Rules of Judicial administrationa Publication of the Florida Bar Continuing legal Education


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Florida Civil Procedure, 3rd EditionJudge Juan ramirez

Revised and completely updated. Practical in focus and comprehensive in scope, Florida civil Procedure, Third Edition analyzes the entire spectrum of civil procedure in Florida, providing busy practitioners with a convenient, completely up-to-date reference for every conceivable procedural problem they may encounter—before, during or after trial.


Florida Evidence Courtroom Manuala.J. Stephani, glen Weissenberger

Use experts and evidence for a clear advantage over your competitor with this convenient manual designed for courtroom use. You’ll discover many trial-tested features that not only provide fast, comprehensive answers to evidentiary questions, but also guide you to the underlying authorities and secondary sources. Features include: coverage of the Florida Evidence Code; summaries of recent significant Florida cases interpreting each section; illustrations demonstrating the proper handling of evidentiary issues; in-depth analysis of current issues; trends and new developments in the law of evidence, and more.


Florida Forms of Jury Instruction, 2nd EditionCatherine Mcguire

Don’t be surprised the next time you enter the courtroom. Immerse yourself in the Florida Supreme Court’s new standard jury instructions for civil cases—so you’re ready for anything. Prepared by Florida attorneys and the LexisNexis® editorial staff, reviewed by appellate and retired trial court judges, this is the only publication to cover general civil, tort and contract litigation instructions in one comprehensive research source.

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The Manual for Florida Legal SecretariesFlorida association of legal Secretaries

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Florida appellate Practice, 9th Editiona Publication of the Florida Bar Continuing legal Education


Southeast Transaction Guide—Florida, Georgia, alabamaByron l. Sparber, Carl H. Cofer, thomas a. ritchie

Comprehensive coverage of a wide variety of business and other legal transactions for Florida, Georgia and Alabama practitioners, complete with procedural guides, official forms, sample forms and citations to leading case law.


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Employment in Florida: Guide to Employment Laws, Regulations and Practices, 2nd EditionMichael F. Marino, iii and J. David richeson

The convenient desktop reference provides basic information about labor and employment laws, regulations and policies in Florida. It’s a crucial resource for business owners, personnel directors, general managers and human resource staff.


Florida attorneys Fees, 2nd EditionJames C. Hauser

Comprehensive coverage and up-to-date information on all aspects of attorney’s fees and highlights of the issues relating to these fees that a litigator will encounter.


Evidence in Florida, 9th Editiona Publication of the Florida Bar Continuing legal Education

A practical guide for Florida practitioners, this volume reviews the law of evidence and includes the Florida Evidence Code and sponsors’ notes.


Florida Evidence Manual, 2nd EditionJudge Juan ramirez


Employment discrimination, 2nd Editionlex K. larson

You can protect your clients or company with the premier legal authority on employment discrimination—or take your chances with something less. employment Discrimination is the leading treatise on job-related discrimination based on race, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability and union membership. Regularly cited by courts throughout the nation, this definitive work includes:

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Labor and Employment Law n. Peter lareau, lex K. larson, Jonathan r. Mook, David Bacon, David tucker, Darrell r. VanDeusen, Jeffrey l. Hirsch, tim Bornstein, ann gosline, Marc greenbaum, Shawe & rosenthal llP

A complete labor and employment law library that covers federal and state law in an easy-to-navigate set. It is an incisive analysis of all aspects of labor and employment law, including topics such as:

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Florida Real Property Complex Transactions, 7th Editiona Publication of the Florida Bar Continuing legal Education

A practical guide to Florida real estate transactions, this book explains steps to take in commercial developments, subdivisions and mobile home parks. From sales and leases of commercial property to subdivision development to mobile home park conversions, Florida Real Property complex transactions provides practical, step-by-step guidance for negotiating and drafting the necessary documents to complete these multifaceted transactions. A discussion of federal and state laws governing these complex transactions includes the impact of sales taxes, intangible taxes and documentary stamp taxes. The manual contains countless sample provisions and forms, along with checklists and practice pointers to ensure that all significant issues have been considered in these complex transactions.


Florida Real Property Sales Transactions, 7th Editiona Publication of the Florida Bar Continuing legal Education


Florida Real Property Title Examination and Insurance, 7th Editiona Publication of the Florida Bar Continuing legal Education


Florida Condominium and Community association Law, 2nd Edition a Publication of the Florida Bar Continuing legal Education

This book provides complete coverage of Florida condominium law, such as timeshares and fee simple ownership, and discusses homeowners’ associations.


Florida Commercial Landlord-Tenant Lawnicholas C. glover, Douglas Macgregor

This convenient handbook contains practical analysis of Florida tenancies, duties, obligations and defenses of landlords and tenants, assignments, subleasing, options to purchase and commercial leases. A full set of forms and checklists is also included.

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Florida Condominium Law ManualDouglas Scott Macgregor


Foreclosures in Florida, 2nd EditionKendall Coffey

Find the latest on foreclosure issues that mirror the facts of your own case quickly and easily with this timesaving reference tool. Provides comprehensive coverage of the law as well as the legal strategies for lenders and borrowers embroiled in litigation. Features include a breakdown & analysis of pretrial issues; dozens of forms; an overview of the current foreclosure crisis; the latest developments concerning mortgage fraud; insightful coverage of dragnet clauses; legal strategies for borrowers including extensive treatment of lender liability laws; and much more.

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Florida Practitioners Guide: Mortgage Foreclosure and alternatives, 8th Edition a Publication of the Florida Bar Continuing legal Education

Formerly Fastrain—Mortgage Foreclosure and alternatives.


Managing the Florida CondominiumWilliam D. Clark, Douglas Macgregor

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Florida Criminal, Traffic Court, and appellate Rules of Procedurea Publication of the Florida Bar Continuing legal Education


Florida Law Enforcement Handbook with CD-ROM and Traffic Laws Reference Guide

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Florida TortsPrepared by experienced Florida practitioners, this substantive and practical guide covers all the vital litigation and non-litigation matters associated with Florida tort law. The only in-depth, comprehensive treatment of this area, this multi-volume work analyzes case and statutory law, highlights developing trends and provides numerous forms, including sample complaints, discovery motions, checklists and settlement agreements, to help the attorney handle all aspects of the case.


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Boyer Florida Real Estate Transactionsralph E. Boyer, William H. ryan

In the high-stakes world of real estate, you can’t afford to make a costly mistake. Be ready for any real estate transaction that crosses your desk with this authoritative treatise that delivers comprehensive coverage of the issues essential to a real estate practice, including: sales contracts; deeds; priorities and recording; special titles; state and federal taxation; mortgages; liens; landlord and tenant; zoning; cooperatives; condominiums; land use and environmental regulation.

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Florida Bar Real Property Litigation, 7th Editiona Publication of the Florida Bar Continuing legal Education

A “must-have” reference for litigating real property issues in Florida, Florida Bar Real Property Litigation has legal analysis, forms and practice tips for real estate disputes. It provides invaluable statutory and case analysis, pleading forms and practice pointers. This essential reference examines a broad range of topics, including access and eviction, foreclosure of mortgages and liens, boundary and title problems, and covenants and easements, and features an entire chapter devoted to successful recovery of attorneys’ fees in real property disputes. To further aid the practitioner, the text incorporates over 100 forms and checklists to guide you through efficient and effective litigation.


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dubreuil’s Florida Workers’ Compensation HandbookJohn J. Dubreuil, original author; robert J. grace, Jr., William J. McCabe, Jim greer, editorial consultants

Flawlessly navigate your way through complex workers’ compensation issues. Written for practitioners, judges, claims adjusters, medical providers and vocational rehabilitation counselors, Dubreuil’s Florida Workers’ compensation Handbook is a portable resource containing up-to-date analysis, insight and practical information, combined with case summaries, statutes, rules, charts and tables—perfect for hearings, settlement conferences and depositions. Topics include: jurisdiction, confirming coverage, confirming compensability, defenses, reserves, calculating indemnity benefits, subrogation, washout settlements, attorney’s fees and more.


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Florida Eminent domain Practice and Procedure, 9th Editiona Publication of the Florida Bar Continuing legal Education

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Florida Residential Landlord-Tenant ManualJames C. Hauser

Get Florida-specific answers to the daily questions that arise in residential landlord-tenant matters. With insightful perspective from the bench, the author skillfully presents a road map for success in these proceedings. This manual supplies practical guidance for eviction procedures, non-payment of rent, breach of lease, termination of rental agreement, grievance hearings in public housing, deposits held by landlords, mobile homes, retaliatory eviction, burdens of proof and evidentiary requirements. It also contains the only comprehensive analysis of the Florida Mobile Home Landlord-Tenant Act, and extensive coverage of attorneys’ fees.


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