For decades, California attorneys have been buying the same old pretrial procedure manuals thinking that s all they ever need for their civil practice. Here"s a fact: those books haven"t changed much in style, form, or function since they were originally written, but the practice has. So it"s time for a fresh take on civil procedure O Connor"s California Practice * Civil Pretrial 2013.With its detailed commentaries and unique chronological structure, this comprehensive yet portable book will guide you step by step through the maze of procedural rules and statutes. It will keep you off the computer and out of the library, saving you time and money. And best of all, it will make you feel smart. When"s the last time you felt that way after reading a procedure manual?