The Unofficial Court Rules Express Edition humbly presents itself as the average person’s handbook for navigating the legal system (think of it as Everything You Always Wanted to Know About The American Court System, But Never Thought to Ask), but not too far into this valuable edition it becomes readily apparent that it is so much more than that. Designed to educate the uninitiated about the rules—both written and unwritten—of courtroom conduct and etiquette, the attorney author simplifies the seemingly complex judicial maze that the American legal system has become by boiling it down to six easy steps: 　　 　　1. “Casing the Courthouse” and Following Basic Ground Rules 　　2. Legal ABCs: The Basics 　　3. Determine Your Odds 　　4. Expect Challenges and Changes 　　5. Understand What Really Motivates Other People 　　6. Finding an Attorney (and How to Know If You Need One) 　　 　　What strikes the reader not far into this well-written, never condescending, and always easy-to-understand book is how much of it is based on common sense and what your mother taught you (or what she should have taught you). This book stresses emotional intelligence and politeness above everything else, and does so in a way that’s never preachy. The author's good-guy persona shines through as do his well chosen touches of humor. The book is as highly recommended for anyone about to make their first entrance into the legal system as it is for someone who’s just curious about what really goes on in those hallowed halls of justice. The reader will come away with a better understanding of how to behave in the courtroom and while handling a legal problem —as well as in the everyday world. 　　 　　ISBN: 0-9845244-1-X 　　ISBN13: 978-0-9845244-1-9