Archive for August, 2009

Free Legal Research

August 24, 2009
By Woodruff

Georgetown University has done a great job of creating a list of free and low cost legal research resources.    http://www.ll.georgetown.edu/guides/freelowcost.cfm
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Legal Research 101

August 24, 2009
By Woodruff

I recently found a great resouce for legal research thanks to my colleague David Simon. The link provides a number of tutorials guiding the reader through a number of research topics. http://www.ll.georgetown.edu/tutorials/
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The Florida Discovery Handbook

August 22, 2009
By Woodruff

The Trial Lawyers Section of the Florida Bar has created a very useful discovery reference. I have recommended it to both practicing lawyers and pro se litigants.  The Florida Handbook on Discovery: http://www.flatls.org/index.php?option=com_rubberdoc&view=category&id=40&Itemid=62
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The Court System in Florida

August 18, 2009
By Woodruff

Florida’s court system contains four levels. At the trial level jurisdiction is divided between the County Courts and the Circuit Courts. The County Courts hear controverseys up to and including $15,000.00. The County Courts also handle small claims matters (those being claims up to $5,000.00). The Circuit Courts have jurisdiction over cases where more than $15,000.00 is...
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Hello!

August 3, 2009
By Woodruff

On this page you will find information related to Professor Woodruff’s Lawyering Process Class at Florida Coastal School of Law. Students will be able to find information and materials that will assist them in class and in the practice of law.   This site does not provide legal advice and is for educational purposes...
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