Description

The Essential Law Dictionary is an essential up-to-date legal reference, containing over 3,000 entries explaining legal language that can often be hard to understand, even for lawyers.

This book focuses on defining the terms that people today are most likely to encounter when dealing with the law. The definitions are clear, concise, and easy-to-understand. Whether you are a lawyer, a law student, or a layperson, this handy reference will help you understand the precise meaning of any legal term.

About the Author

Amy Hackney Blackwell has degrees from Duke University, Vanderbilt University, and the University of Virginia School of Law. She has lived and worked in Japan, France, Germany, and Italy. Her areas of expertise include employment law, intellectual property, history, contemporary culture, and alternative energy. She lives in Greenville, South Carolina.