Synopses & Reviews
This book demonstrates the use of the personal computer as an integral component of legal decision making. Nagel begins with an overview of the use of microcomputers as a tool in the legal decision-making process. He reviews in detail the currently available decision-aiding software. Several important areas of decision-making are covered, including predicting the outcome of future cases in light of previous relevant cases and present facts; litigation choices such as whether to go to trial or to settle; allocating attorney resources; and negotiating and mediating. The book can help one's law practice more profitable, less time-consuming, and more competitive.
About the Author
STUART S.NAGEL is Professor of Political Science at the University of Illinois, is Secretary-Treasurer and Publications Coordinator of the Policy Studies Organization.
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
General Microcomputer Materials
Judicial Prediction
Litigation Choices
Allocating Scarce Resources, Especially Time
Facilitating Negotiation and Mediation
Epilogue
Appendix
Bibliography
Indexes