"Essential...a gem for civil litigators who need a quick reference" -The Federal Lawyer, August 2007 Handbook of Section 1983 Litigation, 2013 Edition by David W. Lee, Esq. List Price: $384.00 Eligible for Free Standard Shipping on U.S. Prepaid Orders Imprint: Aspen Publishers ISBN: 9781454826897 Paperback: 1,380 pages Last Updated: 4/22/2013 Automatic Supplementation More Info.

Description If you need the short answer to a Section 1983 question, and you can't afford to waste time running down the wrong research path, turn to the Handbook of Section 1983 Litigation, 2013 Edition. This essential guide is designed as the practitioner's desk book. It provides quick and concise answers to issues that frequently arise in Section 1983 cases, from police misconduct to affirmative actions to gender and race discrimination. It is organized to help you quickly find the specific information you need whether you're counsel for the plaintiff or defendant. You will find a clear, concise statement of the law governing every aspect of a Section 1983 claim, extensive citation to legal authority, every major Supreme Court ruling on Section 1983, as well as key opinions in every circuit, and a detailed overview of case law. The Handbook of Section 1983 Litigation, 2013 Edition is written by David Lee, a practicing expert with 20 years of litigation experience. He has lectured on civil rights topics before thousands of litigators during his career, and argued four cases before the United States Supreme Court, as well as numerous cases before the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. This new updated 2013 Edition features coverage of recent important Section 1983 U.S. Supreme Court cases including: Rehberg v. Paulk National Federation of Independent Businesses v. Sebelius Armour v. City of Indianapolis Reichle v. Howards Florence v. Board of Chosen Freeholders Knox v. Service Employees International Union Duryea v. Guarnieri Filarsky v. Delia Messerschmidt v. Millender Taniguchi v. Kan Pacific Saipan, Ltd This is the one reference to keep at your fingertips at a hearing, trial, or deposition when dealing with Section 1983 cases. Table of Contents Liability under 42 U.S.C 1983 Specific Violations of Federally Protected Rights Supervisory, Municipal, County, and School District Liability Incarcerated and Confined Persons Due Process The First Amendment and 1983 Immunity Pleadings, Motions, and Affirmative Defenses Injunctions and Declaratory Relief Damages and Interest Discovery and Subpoenas in Federal Civil Cases Trial Issues in a 1983 Case Attorneys' Fees and Costs in 1983 Action Table of Cases Index Related Products Section 1983 Litigation Law Complete Six-Volume Set Martin A. Schwartz, John E. Kirklin, George C. Pratt Written by a team on nationally known experts, the Section 1983 Litigation Complete Six-Volume Set is the essential reference tool that allows you to deal successfully with every aspect of Section 1983 litigation. If you work on cases involving Section 1983 , you'll find all the legal author more... Add to cart   |  Price: $1,369.00  |  ISBN: 9780735513440  |  Format: Looseleaf  Imprint: Aspen Publishers  Section 1983 Litigation, Volume 1, 1A and 1B: Claims and Defenses, Fourth Edition Martin A. Schwartz In this invaluable three-volume set, you'll get an analysis of every aspect of the statute from the plaintiffs' and defendants' side of the courtroom - from direction on potential to considerations about choice of forum. This reference also gives you citations to state and district court decisions  more... Add to cart   |  Price: $682.00  |  ISBN: 9780471117612  |  Format: Looseleaf  Imprint: Aspen Publishers  Section 1983 Litigation: Forms John W. Witt, Esq., Edward J. Hanlon, Esq., Stephen M. Ryais, Esq. Section 1983 Litigation: Forms includes all the case-tested forms you need (for plaintiff and defendant) to successfully litigate Section 1983 claims. In addition, each form includes analysis to help you determine the best course of action. This practical resource covers issues such as police mi more... Add to cart   |  Price: $246.00  |  ISBN: 9780735511866  |  Format: Hardcover  Imprint: Aspen Publishers  Municipal Liability: Law and Practice, Third Edition Vincent R. Fontana, Esq. Now in a new two-volume Third Edition, Municipal Liability: Law and Practice provides insightful analysis of the civil rights statutes—such as Sections 1981, 1982, and 1983—and the essential Supreme Court cases, plus fully up-to-date explanations on how the courts are expanding or l more... Add to cart   |  Price: $435.00  |  ISBN: 9780735565203  |  Format: Looseleaf  Imprint: Aspen Publishers