Recommended Titles and Treatises
To help provide access to the Texas State Law Library's legal resources, the reference librarians have selected the most noteworthy titles in our collection and arranged them here by subject. The titles listed for each subject feature a brief summary written by a reference librarian, and each subject's titles are divided into those that are specific to Texas law and those that aren't.
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Appellate Practice
Federal Court of Appeals manual : a manual on practice in the United States courts of appeals
1020 pages. Updated annually.
David Knibb's Federal Court of Appeals Manual is a helpful walk through of the appellate process from start to finish. This resource is organized into three sections: starting the appeal, special appeals, and the appeal process. Tactics and guidance are supplied to aid practitioners in determining whether to appeal, filing on a timely basis, and avoiding dismissal inducing mistakes. Tips for effective written and oral argument are also included.