Books

School of Law faculty at the University of Georgia author some of our country's leading legal scholarship. The following is a collection of books published by our past and current faculty members. Several faculty members have also created open educational resources made available through open textbook platforms. View a list of our faculty's open educational resource materials.

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A Practical Guide to Legal Writing and Legal Method (5th edition)

Cathleen S. Wharton, John C. Dernbach, Richard V. Singleton II, Joan M. Ruhtenberg, and Catherine J. Wasson

This classic text explains legal reasoning and writing in a series of clear guidelines. The Fifth Edition includes a new chapter on oral arguments and material on electronic communication.

Excerpt reproduced with permission of Wolters Kluwer Law & Business.
Inside Investigative Criminal Procedure: What Matters and Why

Julian A. Cook

A study guide, which shows how all of the essential elements of a criminal investigation fit together as part of a coherent framework of legal theory and practice. Features graphics, sidebars, and frequently asked questions, as well as other learning aids, to guide comprehension and reinforce learning.

Reproduced with the permission of publisher from Julian Cook, Inside Investigative Criminal Procedure, c2012.
Securities Litigation and Enforcement: Cases and Materials (3rd edition)

Margaret V. Sachs, Donna M. Nagy, and Richard W. Painter

Covers federal securities litigation and enforcement. The third edition includes information regarding recent developments, including the 2008 financial crisis and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010.

Excerpt reproduced with permission of West Academic.
Green's Georgia Law of Evidence (2012-2013 edition)

Alex Scherr

An updated edition of Thomas Green's standard treatise on evidence in Georgia. Preserves much of Dr. Green's original discussion and integrates supplementary material and new case law.

Excerpt reproduced with permission of West Academic.
Tax Procedure and Tax Fraud in a Nutshell (4th edition)

Camilla E. Watson

A broad overview of federal tax practices and procedures, which includes a summary of the legal rules, the policy behind the law, and conflicts among the circuits and gaps in the law.

Excerpt reproduced with permission of West Academic.
Federal Tax Practice and Procedure: Cases, Materials, and Problems (2nd edition)

Camilla E. Watson and Brookes D. Billman Jr.

Serves as an introductory or supplemental teaching tool on the federal tax system. Introduces students to both the civil and criminal components of a tax practice and offers new cases on tax procedure and an expanded section on collection due process.

Excerpt reproduced with permission of West Academic.
Cases and Materials on Employment Discrimination (8th edition)

Rebecca White, Michael J. Zimmer, and Charles A. Sullivan

Combines statutes and developing precedents with theoretical perspectives to study all aspects of employment discrimination. The Eighth Edition features new Supreme Court cases and a revised chapter on disabilities.

Excerpt reproduced with permission of Wolters Kluwer.
International Civil Litigation in United States Courts (5th edition)

Peter B. Rutledge and Gary B. Born

Combines excerpts of cases and materials, commentary, and detailed notes into asurvey of the field that includes recent developments, such as the stream-of-commerce theory of personal jurisdiction, the immunity of government officials after Samantar , and the extraterritorial application of federal statutes after Morrison .
Glannon Guide to Property: Learning Property Through Multiple-choice Questions and Analysis (2nd edition)

James C. Smith

A review of Property topics organized around the theme of multiple-choice questions. Brief explanatory text about the topic under discussion is followed by one or two multiple-choice questions. This edition includes three new chapters on deeds, mortgages, and recording systems

Reproduced with the permission of Wolters Kluwer from Smith, James Charles. 2011. The Glannon Guide to Property: Learning Property through Multiple-choice Questions and Analysis. New York: Wolters Kluwer Law & Business.
Federal Income Taxation: Model Problems and Outstanding Answers

Camilla E. Watson

Provides law students with clear introductions to the major topics in tax law. Includes hypotheticals and model answers, as well as information on how students can best prepare for challenging exams.

Excerpt reproduced with permission of Oxford University Press.