Doty, G. Howard : Nashville State Technical Institute
Summary
This text provides instruction for transcribing and revising any legal document with correct formatting, punctuation,
and spelling using authentic legal office materials. This text includes :
* Formatting and terminology skills using illustrations of legal documents.
* Discussion of legal office procedures as they pertain to legal transcription activities.
Table of Contents
Introduction : Working in the Legal Office of the 90s.
Unit 1. Litigation.
1. Initiating a Lawsuit.
2. Answering a Lawsuit.
3. Discovery/Judgement.
4. Preparing Correspondence.
Unit II. Probate Practice.
5. Wills.
6. Probate Procedure.
7. Guardianships, Conservatorships, and Name Changes.
Unit III. Family Law.
8. Termination of Marriage.
9. Adoptions and Paternity.
Unit IV. Legal Instruments.
10. Contracts.
11. Corporations.
12. Real Estate.
Unit V. Bankruptcy.
13. Bankruptcy.
Unit VI. Appellate Practice.
14. Typing Citations.
15. Preparing and Appellate Brief. In-Basket Project.
Appendix A. Transcription Rules.
Appendix B. Court Captions.
Appendix C. State Abbreviations.
