Shaffer, Thomas L., 1934-

Legal interviewing and counseling in a nutshell / by Thomas L. Shaffer and James R. Elkins. - 4th ed. - St. Paul, MN : Thomson/West, c2005. - xv, 406 p. ; 19 cm. - West nutshell series . - Nutshell series .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 371-400) and index.

Introduction -- Solving problems and telling stories -- The lawyer persona and feelings it disguises -- Establishing a working relationship -- Getting the facts (interviewing) -- Theories and models for helping relationships -- Interventions and skills -- Place, space, and territory -- Sharing authority and collaborative decision-making -- The moral dimension -- Understanding ourselves -- On learning about people.

0314151737 (pbk. : acid-free paper) 9780314151735 (pbk. : acid-free paper)

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Interviewing in law practice--United States.
Attorney and client--United States.

KF311 / .S5 2005

340/.02373