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Nolo Experts A Guide for the Media

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CONTENTS

Quick List of Experts .............................................................................................. 5

Business ..................................................................................................................... 9

Nonprofits ...............................................................................................................15

Human Resources ...................................................................................... 17

Real Estate & Landlord Business......................................................................19

Intellectual Property ............................................................................................22

Life/Parenting ........................................................................................................24

Relationships ..........................................................................................................26

Health Care & Eldercare......................................................................................29

Everyday Law .........................................................................................................30

Estate Planning .....................................................................................................33

Retirement & Social Security ............................................................................36

Personal Finance & Money Management ....................................................38

Immigration ............................................................................................................41

Author/Expert Resource Guide 5

AUTHOR/EXPERT RESOURCE GUIDE

Author Credential Area of Expertise Select Publications Page

Advani, Asheesh CEO of Virgin Money

Business Finance Investors in Your Backyard: How to Raise Business Capital from the People You Know

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Ball, Christopher A.

Attorney California Workers‘ Rights

California Workers’ Comp: How to take Charge When You’re Injured on the Job

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Bergman, Paul Professor of Law, UCLA Law School

Criminal Law Represent Yourself in Court: How to Prepare & Try a Winning Case

Nolo’s Deposition Handbook

The Criminal Law Handbook: Know Your Rights, Survive the System

30

Bray, Ilona J.D. Nonprofit & Immigration Law

Becoming a U.S. Citizen

Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits

U.S. Immigration Made Easy

Nolo’s Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home

The Essential Guide for First-Time Homeowners (Sept. 2008)

15, 19, 31, 41

Brown, David Attorney Landlord-Tenant Law & Traffic Tickets

Beat Your Ticket

The California Landlord’s Law Book: Rights & Responsibilities

The California Landlord’s Law Book: Evictions

The Guardianship Book for California

Fight Your Ticket & Win in California

California Tenants’ Rights

24, 31

Choudhri, Nihara J.D. Family Law Parent Savvy: Straight Answers to Your Family’s Financial, Legal & Practical Questions

24

Clifford, Denis J.D. Estate Planning Nolo’s Simple Will Book

Make Your Own Living Trust

Plan Your Estate

A Legal Guide for Lesbian & Gay Couples

33

Clyatt, Bob Retirement & Investment

Work Less, Live More: The New Way to Retire Early

The Work Less, Live More Workbook

36

Cullen, Melanie M.B.A. Personal Recordkeeping

Get It Together: Organize Your Records So Your Family Won’t Have To

33

Daily, Frederick W. Attorney Taxes, Business & Personal

Stand Up to the IRS

Tax Savvy for Small Business

Surviving an IRS Audit

9, 38

DelPo, Amy Attorney Employment Law

The Performance Appraisal Handbook

Dealing with Problem Employees

Create Your Own Employee Handbook

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6 Author/Expert Resource Guide

Doskow, Emily Attorney-Mediator

Family Law Nolo’s Essential Guide to Divorce

Becoming a Mediator: Your Guide to Career Opportunities


25, 26

Duncan, Roderic Judge (Ret.) Criminal Law & Self Representation

Win Your Lawsuit: A Judge’s Guide to Representing Yourself in California Superior Court

A Judge’s Guide to Divorce: Uncommon Advice from the Bench

32

Elias, Stephen R. Attorney Bankruptcy The New Bankruptcy: Will It Work for You?

How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Trademark: Legal Care for Your Business & Product Name

Legal Research: How to Find & Understand the Law

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

The Foreclosure Survival Guide (Sept. 2008)

10, 39

Fishman, Stephen J.D. Tax & Business Working for Yourself: Law & Taxes for Independent Contractors, Freelancers & Consultants

Deduct It! Lower Your Small Business Taxes

Lower Taxes in 7 Easy Steps

Work from Home Handbook

Every Landlord’s Tax Deduction Guide

Consultant & Independent Contractor Agreements

The Public Domain

Tax Deductions for Professionals

What Every Inventor Needs to Know About Business & Taxes

Legal Guide to Web & Software Development

The Copyright Handbook: What Every Writer Needs to Know

Home Business Tax Deductions: Keep What You Earn

Easy Ways to Lower Your Taxes (Sept. 2008)

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Guerin, Lisa Attorney Employment Law

The Manager’s Legal Handbook

Dealing with Problem Employees

Create Your Own Employee Handbook

The Progressive Discipline Handbook

The Essential Guide to Family & Medical Leave

18

Hanks, Liza Attorney Family Estate Planning

The Busy Family’s Guide to Estate Planning: 10 Steps to Peace of Mind

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Hertz, Frederick Attorney Domestic Partnerships & Unmarried Couples

Living Together: A Legal Guide for Unmarried Couples


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Hwang, Lucia Nonprofit Publishing

Every Nonprofit’s Guide to Publishing 15


Irving, Shae J.D. Marriage Law & Estate Planning

Prenuptial Agreements: How to Write a Fair & Lasting Contract

Living Wills and Powers of Attorney for California

27, 34

Lamb, John Personal Finance Credit Repair

Solve Your Money Troubles

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Lander, Jack Invention & Business Finance

All I Need Is Money: How to Finance Your Invention 22

Leshnower, Ron Attorney Real Estate Every Landlord’s Property Protection Guide 19

Mader-Clark, Margie

HR Professional

Human Resources The Job Description Handbook

The Progressive Discipline Handbook

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Mancuso, Anthony

J.D. Corporations & LLCs

How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation

LLC or Corporation? How to Choose the Right Form for Your Business

Form Your Own Limited Liability Company

Incorporate Your Business

The Corporate Records Handbook

How to Form Your Own California Corporation

Nonprofit Meetings, Minutes & Records (Sept. 2008)

11, 16

Matthews, Joseph L.

Attorney Eldercare & Social Security

Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions

Long-Term Care: How to Plan & Pay for It

How to Win Your Personal Injury Claim

29, 36

Molinski, Michael Business Start-Up Small Business in Paradise: Working for Yourself in a Place You Love

12

Morton, David M.D. Social Security Disability

Nolo’s Guide to Social Security Disability 29, 37

Pakroo, Peri H. Attorney-Mediator

Business Start-Up

The Small Business Start-Up Kit: A Step-by-Step Legal Guide

Starting & Building a Nonprofit: A Practical Guide

12, 16

Portman, Janet Attorney Landlord-Tenant Law

California Tenants’ Rights

The California Landlord’s Law Book: Rights and Responsibilities

Every Landlord’s Legal Guide

Every Landlord’s Guide to Finding Great Tenants

Every Tenant’s Legal Guide

Leases & Rental Agreements

Renters’ Rights: The Basics

20

Pressman, David Attorney Patent & Intellectual Property

Patent It Yourself

How to Make Patent Drawings: A Patent It Yourself Companion

The Inventor’s Notebook: A Patent It Yourself Companion

What Every Inventor Needs to Know About Business & Taxes

22


Randolph, Mary J.D. Estate Planning The Executor’s Guide: Settling a Loved One’s Estate or Trust

8 Ways to Avoid Probate

Every Dog’s Legal Guide: A Must-Have Book for Your Owner

32, 35

Renauer, Albin J.D. Bankruptcy How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 40

Schroeder, Alayna J.D. Real Estate Nolo’s Essential Guide to Buying Your First House

The Essential Guide for First-Time Homeowners (Sept. 2008)

20

Sargent, Dennis Business Retire—And Start Your Own Business 13

Sargent, Martha Business Retire—And Start Your Own Business 13

Siegel, Lawrence M.

Attorney Special Education

The Complete IEP Guide: How to Advocate for Your Special Ed Child

Nolo’s IEP Guide: Learning Disabilities

26

Slesnick, Twila PhD, Enrolled Agent

Retirement Tax & Investment

IRAs, 401(k)s & Other Retirement Plans: Taking Your Money Out

Nolo’s Essential Retirement Tax Guide (Nov. 2008)

37

Steingold, Fred S.

Attorney Business Legal Guide for Starting & Running a Small Business

The Employer’s Legal Handbook

The Complete Guide to Buying a Business

The Complete Guide to Selling a Business

13

Stim, Richard Attorney Business & Intellectual Property

Wow! I’m in Business: A Crash Course in Business Basics

Music Law: How to Run Your Band’s Business

Profit From Your Idea: How to Make Smart Licensing Deals

14, 23

Stewart, Marcia Landlord-Tenant Law

Every Landlord’s Legal Guide

Every Tenant’s Legal Guide

Leases & Rental Agreements

21

Stoner, Katherine Attorney-Mediator

Marriage Law & Divorce

Divorce Without Court: A Guide to Mediation & Collaborative Divorce

Prenuptial Agreements: How to Write a Fair & Lasting Contract

Prenups for Partners: Essential Agreements for California Domestic Partners

28

Teska, Kirk Attorney Patent & Intellectual Property

Patent Savvy for Managers: Spot & Protect Valuable Innovations in Your Company

23

Venezia, Craig Real Estate Buying a Second Home: Income, Getaway or Retirement 21

Woodard, Cheryl Business Publishing

Starting & Running a Successful Newsletter or Magazine

Every Nonprofit’s Guide to Publishing: Creating Newsletters, Magazines & Websites People Will Read

17, 21

Woodhouse, Violet

Attorney Divorce Divorce & Money: How to Make the Best Financial Decisions During Divorce

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BUSINESS

Advani, Asheesh, CEO OF VIRGIN MONEY

Business Finance

Asheesh Advani, an authority on business finance, was the founder and president of CircleLending, a specialty loan administration company that facilitates private loans between relatives, friends, and business associates. Circle Lending became Virgin Money in 2007 (www.virginmoneyus.com). Prior to founding CircleLending, he was a consultant for Monitor Company, a strategy consultancy in Cambridge, MA,

and for the World Bank in Washington, DC.• HoldsdegreesfromtheWhartonSchoolandOxfordUniversity• Businessstart-upcolumnistforEntrepreneur.com• WritesamonthlycolumnonbusinessfinancingforAOL’sSmallBusinessChannel• NamedoneofBoston’stop40entrepreneursunder40

Selected Publications:

• InvestorsinYourBackyard:HowtoRaiseBusinessCapitalfromthePeopleYouKnow

Hot Topics:

• TakingoutaloanfromthebankofMom-and-Dad• Makingtheperfect“KitchenTablePitch”• Safe,legalwaystoadministerprivateloans—withoutstrainingpersonalrelationships

Media Highlights: WallStreetJournal, NewYorkTimes,BusinessWeek,NPR,MarketWatch, BostonGlobe, Time, Inc.,PBS,Entrepreneur

BOSTON

Daily, Frederick W., ATTORNEY

Tax and Business

FrederickW.Dailyisataxattorneywithmorethan35yearsexperiencehelpingindividualsandsmallbusinessownersmakesmarttaxdecisionsandstayoutoftroublewiththeIRS.


• StandUptotheIRS • TaxSavvyforSmallBusiness •SurvivinganIRSAudit

Hot Topics:

• Money-savingtaxtipsforconsumersandsmallbusinesses• Whattodowhenyoucan’taffordtopayyourtaxes• Howtoavoidanauditandhowtoprepareifyoucan’tavoidit

Media Highlights: GoodMorningAmerica, Money, U.S.News&WorldReport, MiamiHerald, Newsweek,ChicagoTribune, Inc., BusinessWeek, Entrepreneur, Upscale,SanFranciscoChronicle,NPR,NewYorkTimes

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Elias, Stephen R., ATTORNEY

Bankruptcy

StephenR.EliasisapracticingbankruptcyattorneyandformerassociatepublisheratNoloaswellascurrentPresidentoftheNationalBankruptcyLawProject.Heis also the author of numerous books and one of the original author/designers of Nolo’sbestsellingQuickenWillMakerPlussoftware.

• Writesaweeklyblogwww.nolo.com/blogs.cfm


• TheNewBankruptcy:WillItWorkforYou?• HowtoFileforChapter7Bankruptcy• Trademark:LegalCareforYourBusiness&ProductName• LegalResearch:HowtoFind&UnderstandtheLaw• SpecialNeedsTrusts• Chapter13Bankruptcy• TheForeclosureSurvivalGuide(September2008)

Hot Topics:

• Learnwhenandhowtofileforbankruptcyunderthenewlaw• Independentlegalresearch:findtheinformationyouneedwhenyouneedit• Howtoprotectyourbusinessandbuildyourbrandwitharegisteredtrademark

Media Highlights: NewYorkTimes, WallStreetJournal, Newsweek, GoodMorningAmerica, 20/20, Money, USATODAY

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Fishman, Stephen, J.D.

Tax & Business

Afterstintsingovernmentandprivatepractice,StephenFishmanbecamea full-timelegalwriterin1983.Hespecializesinbusinessandtaxlaw.


• WorkingforYourself:Law&TaxesforIndependentContractors,Freelancers&Consultants• DeductIt!LowerYourSmallBusinessTaxes• LowerTaxesin7EasySteps• WorkfromHomeHandbook• EasyWaystoLowerYourTaxes(September2008)

Hot Topics:

• Money-savingtaxtipsforconsumersandsmallbusinesses• Plain-Englishdemystificationoflawsaffectingsmallbusinessesandindependentcontractors

Media Highlights: NewYorkTimes, WallStreetJournal, LosAngelesTimes, BusinessWeek, BostonGlobe, Fortune, SmallBusinessOpportunities, U.S.News&WorldReport, LibraryJournal, ChicagoTribune, AssociatedPress

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Mancuso, Anthony, J.D.

Corporations and LLCs

AnthonyMancusospecializesincorporations(profitandnonprofit)andlimitedliability companies. Hisbooksandsoftwarehaveshownmorethanaquartermillionbusinessesandorganizationshowtoincorporate.•Writesaweeklyblogwww.nolo.com/blogs.cfm


• HowtoFormaNonprofitCorporation• LLCorCorporation?HowtoChoosetheRightFormforYourBusiness• FormYourOwnLimitedLiabilityCompany• TheCorporateRecordsHandbook• HowtoFormYourOwnCaliforniaCorporation• NonprofitMeetings,Minutes&Records(September2008)

Hot Topics:

• Howtochoosethemostadvantageousbusinessform• TheinsandoutsofformingacorporationorLLC

Media Highlights: BusinessWeek, SanFranciscoChronicle, Kiplinger’s, OrangeCountyRegister, Entrepreneur


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Molinski, MichaelBusiness Start-Up

MichaelMolinskiisaveteranwriter,spending15yearsasareporter,editor,andforeigncorrespondentat BloombergNews, CBSMarketWatch and UnitedPressInternational. Molinski later founded a business communicationscompanyandhelpedfoundastrategyresearchfirm.Heistheauthorandco-authorof several books about small business and entreneurship.


• SmallBusinessinParadise:WorkingforYourselfinaPlaceYouLove

Hot Topics:

• Researchingyourmarket• Buildingaseasonalbusiness• Complyingwithlocalregulations• Gettinginvolvedinyourcommunity


Pakroo, Peri H., J.D.

Business Start-Up

PeriPakrooisamediadeveloperandconsultantspecializinginlegalandstart-upissuesforbusinessesandnonprofits.SheownsandrunsP-BrainMedia(www.pbrainmedia.com), a media and communications firm that develops informational content for print, web, video, and other media.


• TheSmallBusinessStart-UpKit:AStep-by-StepLegalGuide• Starting&BuildingaNonprofit:APracticalGuide

Hot Topics:

• Whataspiringentrepreneursneedtoknowtogetabusinessofftheground• E-businessdevelopment,includingpracticaltipsoncreatingwebsitesthatconformtobusiness

strategy• Cost-effectivetipsforonlinemarketing

Media Highlights: LibraryJournal,RealSimple,BookWatch,BizBest,SanFranciscoChronicle,ChronicleofPhilanthropy,AccountingToday

ALBUQUERQUE, NM


Sargent, DennisBusiness Start-Up

DennisSargentwastheDirectoroftheSmallBusinessDevelopmentCenteratLinn-BentonCommunityCollege.Hehasadvisedoverathousandsmallbusinessownersandtaughtnumerousseminars.HeisalsoaleadauthorofNxLevel:AGuideforEntrepreneurs. Dennis is a Certified Public AccountantandearnedhisMastersofScienceinBusinessatOregonStateUniversity.


• Retire—AndStartYourOwnBusiness

OREGON

Sargent, MarthaBusiness Start-Up

MarthaSargentisaretiredAssociateProfessorofBusinessatWesternOregonUniversity.Shedesigned,initiatedandtaughtintheEntrepreneurshipprogramattheuniversity.SheisleadauthorofNxLevel:AGuideforEntrepreneurs,businesstrainingmaterialspublishedbytheWesternEntrepreneurialNetwork,usedthroughouttheUnitedStates.MarthaisaCertifiedPublicAccountantandformerCertifiedManagementAccountant,andreceivedherBAfromOregonStateUniversity.


• Retire—AndStartYourOwnBusiness

OREGON

Steingold, Fred S., ATTORNEY Tax & Business

AttorneyFredS.SteingoldpracticeslawinAnnArbor,Michigan.Anexpertonsmallbusinesslaw,herepresentsandadvisesmanysmallbusinessesandfrequentlyleads seminars on how to start and run small businesses.•Writesamonthlycolumn“TheLegalAdvisor,”carriedbypublicationsnationwide


• LegalGuideforStarting&RunningaSmallBusiness •TheEmployer’sLegalHandbook• TheCompleteGuidetoBuyingaBusiness •TheCompleteGuidetoSellingaBusiness

Hot Topics:

• Money-savingtaxtipsforconsumersandsmallbusinesses• Strategiesforbuying/sellingasmallbusiness• Plain-Englishdemystificationoflawsaffectingsmallbusinessesandindependentcontractors

Media Highlights: NewYorkTimes, WallStreetJournal, LosAngelesTimes, Fortune, BusinessWeek, BostonGlobe, U.S.News&WorldReport, LibraryJournal, ChicagoTribune, AssociatedPress

ANN ARBOR, MI


Stim, Richard, ATTORNEY

Business & Intellectual Property

RichardStimspecializesinsmallbusiness,copyright,patent,andtrademarkissues.HepracticeslawinSanFranciscoandhasrepresentedphotographers,softwaredevelopers,craftspeople,publishers,musicians,andtoydesigners.Astheco-ownerof a small audio book recording business and a musician performing with several bands,Stimhasanintimateunderstandingofthechallengesfacinghisreaders.

• Writesaweeklyblogwww.nolo.com/blogs.cfm• Videopodcaster• Podcasterwww.nolo.com/podcast.cfm


• Wow,I'minBusiness!ACrashCourseinBusinessBasics• MusicLaw:HowtoRunYourBand’sBusiness• ProfitFromYourIdea:HowtoMakeSmartLicensingDeals

Hot Topics:

• Smartlegalstrategiesforprotectingartandideas• Gettingafairdeal:howtolicenseyourinventionwithoutsigningawayyourrights• Topfivelegalstepseverybandshouldtake• Businesssavvyforaccidentalentrepreneurs

Media Highlights: LosAngelesTimes, SanFranciscoChronicle, Vibe, ElectronicsNow, SacramentoBee, HoustonChronicle

SAN FRANCISCO, CA


NONPROFITS

Bray, Ilona, J.D.

Nonprofit & Immigration Law Expert

AttorneyIlonaBrayisanauthorandlegaleditoratNolo.Herspecialtiesincluderealestate,immigrationlaw,andnonprofitfundraising.Bray’sworkingbackground includes solo practice, nonprofit, and corporate stints.

• ServedasinternatAmnestyInternational’smainlawofficeinLondon• HoldsdegreesinEastAsianstudiesandlaw


• BecomingaU.S.Citizen• EffectiveFundraisingforNonprofits• U.S.ImmigrationMadeEasy

Hot Topics:

• Keepingnonprofitsafloatwithstrongcontributions• Immigration:howthesystemreallyworks

Media Highlights: LibraryJournal, SanDiegoUnion-Tribune, AccountingToday, FortWorthStarTelegram, AdvancingPhilanthropy


Hwang, LuciaNonprofit Publishing

LuciaHwangisanaward-winninginvestigativejournalistandexperiencededitor.ShehasservedforsevenyearsontheboardofdirectorsofthenonprofitIndependentPressAssociation.SheisagraduateoftheUniversityofCalifornia,BerkeleyandtheColumbiaUniversityGraduateSchoolofJournalism.

• EditorofRegisteredNurse,themagazineoftheCaliforniaNursesAssociation• FormereditoratCaliforniaLawyermagazine• FormerstaffreporterattheSanFranciscoExaminer and SanFranicscoBayGuardian• InvestigativereportinginstructoratNewCollegeofCalifornia

Selected Publications

• EveryNonprofit’sGuidetoPublishing:CreatingNewsletters,Magazines&WebsitesPeopleWillRead

Hot topics:

• Furtheryournonprofit’smissionusingnewsletters,websites,magazines,andmore• Maketechnologyworkforyou:createaprofessionalqualitywebsite


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Mancuso, Anthony, J.D.

Corporations and LLCs

AnthonyMancusospecializesincorporations(bothprofitandnonprofit)andlimited liability companies. Hisbooksandsoftwarehaveshownmorethanaquartermillionbusinessesandorganizationshowtoincorporate.•Writesaweeklyblogwww.nolo.com/blogs.cfm


• HowtoFormaNonprofitCorporation• LLCorCorporation?HowtoChoosetheRightFormforYourBusiness• FormYourOwnLimitedLiabilityCompany• TheCorporateRecordsHandbook• HowtoFormYourOwnCaliforniaCorporation

Hot Topics:

• Howtochoosethemostadvantageousbusinessform• TheinsandoutsofformingacorporationorLLC

Media Highlights: BusinessWeek, SanFranciscoChronicle, Kiplinger’s, OrangeCountyRegister, Entrepreneur


Pakroo, Peri H., J.D.

Business Start-Up

PeriPakrooisamediadeveloperandconsultantspecializinginlegalandstart-upissuesforbusinessesandnonprofits.SheownsandrunsP-BrainMedia(www.pbrainmedia.com), a media and communications firm that develops informational content for print, web, video, and other media.


• TheSmallBusinessStart-UpKit:AStep-by-StepLegalGuide• Starting&BuildingaNonprofit:APracticalGuide

Hot Topics:

• Whataspiringentrepreneursneedtoknowtogetabusinessofftheground• E-businessdevelopment,includingpracticaltipsoncreatingwebsitesthatconformtobusiness

strategy• Cost-effectivetipsforonlinemarketing

Media Highlights: LibraryJournal,RealSimple,BookWatch,BizBest,SanFranciscoChronicle,AccountingToday,ChronicleofPhilanthropy

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Woodard, CherylBusiness Publishing

CherylWoodardhasco-foundedseveralmagazines,concentratingherattentiononadsales,circulationmarketingandbusinessmanagementissues.Shespecializesinhelpingbusinessownersorchiefexecutivessortoutmarketingandoverallbusinessstrategies.

• Co-founderofPC, Macworld, PCWorld, and Publish• 12yearsasaconsultantforbook,software,newsletter,andmagazinepublishers


• Starting&RunningaSuccessfulNewsletterorMagazine• EveryNonprofit’sGuidetoPublishing:CreatingNewsletters,Magazines&WebsitesPeopleWillRead

Hot Topics:

• Gettingaperiodicalofftheground• Attractingreaders• Thefivebiggestmistakesbeginningpublishersmake—andhowtoavoidthem

Media Highlights: MinneapolisStarTribune, OrangeCountyRegister, DesktopJournal


HUMAN RESOURCES

DelPo, Amy, ATTORNEY

Employment Law

AmyDelPospecializesinemploymentandfamilylawissues.Shehasyearsofcivillawexperience,havinglitigatedcasesinalllevelsofstateandfederalcourts,includingtheCaliforniaSupremeCourtandtheUnitedStatesSupremeCourt.


• ThePerformanceAppraisalHandbook• DealingwithProblemEmployees• CreateYourOwnEmployeeHandbook

Hot Topics:

Whateveryemployerneedstoknowaboutthelaw:strategiesforrunningafairandlegalbusiness• Greattipsforencouraginganddiscipliningemployees• Whattodoifyou’retreatedunfairlyatwork

Media Highlights: BostonGlobe,AccountingToday, SmallBusinessOpportunities

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Guerin, Lisa, ATTORNEY

Employment Law

LisaGuerinisanattorneyandNoloeditorspecializinginemploymentlaw.Shehas practiced employment law in government, public interest, and private practice, where she represented clients at all levels of state and federal courts and in agency proceedings.



• TheEssentialGuidetoFamily&MedicalLeave• DealingwithProblemEmployees• TheEssentialGuidetoFederalEmploymentLaws• TheProgressiveDisciplineHandbook

Hot Topics:

• Secretsofsmartsupervisors• Greattipsforencouraginganddiscipliningemployees

MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS: USATODAY,AccountingToday, SmallBusinessOpportunities


Mader-Clark, Margie, HR PROFESSIONAL

Human Resources

MargieMader-Clarkisahumanresourcesconsultantwithmorethan15yearsexperienceasanHRexecutiveinthehigh-techindustry,primarilyinSiliconValley.

• VicePresidentofHumanResourcesatVontu• FormerVicePresidentofHumanResourcesatcompaniessuchasNetscapeCommunications,

HyperionSolutions,AmericaOnline,andothers• CertifiedHumanResourceManager,certifiedCompensationProfessional,certifiedChange

ManagementInstructor,certifiedCareerArchitect


• JobDescriptionHandbook• TheProgressiveDisciplineHandbook

Hot Topics:

• EffectiveHRpolicies:whateveryemployershouldknowabouthiring,firing,discipline,andmore• WhatHRprofessionalslookforwhenhiring• Unexpectedusesforjobdescriptions

Media Highlights: FastCompany


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REAL ESTATE & LANDLORD BUSINESS

Bray, Ilona, J.D.





• Nolo’sEssentialGuidetoBuyingYourFirstHome• EffectiveFundraisingforNonprofits• U.S.ImmigrationMadeEasy• TheEssentialGuideforFirst-TimeHomeowners(September2008)

Hot Topics:

• Keepingnonprofitsafloatwithstrongcontributions• Immigration:howthesystemreallyworks



Ron Leshnower, ATTORNEY

Real Estate

RonLeshnowerhasmorethantenyearsexperienceintherealestatefield.HespentsixyearsasalegaleditorforVendomeGroup(formerlyBrownstonePublishers),wherehewrotehundredsofinformative,how-toarticlesforanationalaudienceoflandlordsandpropertymanagersonawiderangeofresidentialrealestatetopicsfromcompliancewiththelow-incomehousingtaxcreditprogramtopremisesliabilityissues.HeisacommunicationsanalystataleadinginternationallawfirminNewYork,andisadmittedtopracticelawinNewYorkandMassachusetts.

• FounderandpresidentofFairhousinghelper.com


• EveryLandlord’sPropertyProtectionGuide:10WaystoCutYourRiskNow

Media Highlights: NewYorkTimes,FortWorthStarTelegram

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Portman, Janet, ATTORNEY

Landlord & Tenant Law

JanetPortmanspecializesinlegalissuesrelatedtocourts,landlordsandtenants,and neighbor disputes. Portman received undergraduate and graduate degrees fromStanfordUniversityandalawdegreefromSantaClaraUniversity.BeforejoiningNoloin1994,shepracticedlawasapublicdefender.

• Writesaweeklycolumn“RentItRight,”carriedbypublicationsnationwide.


• EveryLandlord'sLegalGuide• EveryLandlord’sGuidetoFindingGreatTenants• EveryTenant'sLegalGuide• NegotiatetheBestLeaseforYourBusiness

Hot Topics:

• Do’sanddon’tsforlandlords• WhereMegan’sLawmeetsthefairhousinglaw• Tenants’rights:importantrightsandresponsibilitieseveryrentershouldknow

Media Highlights:NPR,CNN,NewYorkTimes,WashingtonPost, LosAngelesTimes, Kiplinger’s, ChicagoTribune, BostonGlobe, Forbes,MarketWatch,Yahoo!,InmanNews,Newsday


Schroeder, Alayna, J.D.Real Estate & Employment Law

Schroederspecializesinrealestateandemploymentlaw.BeforejoiningNolo,sheworkedasanassociateinalargeSanFranciscolawfirmwheresherepresentedemployersinlitigation,draftedemployee handbooks and policies and counseled employers on sound employment practices. Schroederalsohasexperienceinemploymentconsultingandhumanresources.SheholdsalawdegreefromtheUniversityofCalifornia,HastingsCollegeofLaw.


• Nolo’s Essential Guide to Buying Your First House

• The Essential Guide for First-Time Homeowners (September 2008)

Hot Topics:

• Decidingbetweenahouse,condo,co-op,ortownhouse• Exploringthemarketforthebestvalue• Liningupfinancing• Negotiatingwithsellersornewhomebuilders• Successfullyclosingthedeal


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Stewart, MarciaLandlord & Tenant Law Expert

MarciaStewarthasbeenaNoloeditorandauthorformorethan15years.Shespecializesin landlord-tenantlaw,realestate,andotherconsumerissues.



• Every Landlord’sLegalGuide• EveryTenant'sLegalGuide• LeasesandRentalAgreements

Hot Topics:

• Landlordlegalesemadeeasy• Thesavinggraceofagreatlease—forlandlordsandtenantsalike• Howtoleveltheplayingfieldwithyourlandlord

Media Highlights: LosAngelesTimes, ChicagoTribune, Kiplinger’s,Newsday


Venezia, CraigReal Estate

CraigVeneziaisanationallyrecognizedauthorityonprivatemortgages.Formerly,VeneziaservedasanexecutiveatWellsFargoBankandwasaffiliatedwithE*TRADEFinancial.Hehasalsoworkedasaseniorexecutivespecializinginprivate mortgages at a financial services company.


• BuyingaSecondHome:Income,GetawayorRetirement

Hot Topics:

• Sevenstepstosecond-homeownership• Alternativefinancingsolutions(includinginterfamilyloans,jointpurchase,andmore)• Howtofindtherighthouseattherightprice

Media Highlights: NPR,NewYorkTimes,CNN/Money’s“OpenHouse,”ChicagoTribune, LosAngelesTimes, SanFranciscoChronicle

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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Lander, JackInventing & Business Finance

JackLander,asuccessfulinventorandtheauthorofthreebooksaswellasseveralcondensedreportsfor inventors, has devoted himself to guiding other inventors through the often perilous path of developing,protecting,marketing,andfinancingtheirinventions.Heisafrequentworkshopspeaker.

• Holds11U.S.patents,witha12thpatentpending• ServedasPresidentoftheUnitedInventorsAssociation• CurrentVicePresidentoftheYankeeInventionExposition&YankeeEntrepreneurWorkshops• FounderofTheInventor’sBookstore,nowpartoftheUnitedInventorsAssociation


• AllINeedIsMoney:HowtoFinanceYourInvention

Hot Topics:

• Whateveryinventorshouldknowaboutmoney• Howtofindandapproachprospectiveinvestors

CONNECTICUT

Pressman, David, ATTORNEY

Patent & Intellectual Property

AttorneyDavidPressmanhasmorethan30yearsofexperienceinthepatentprofession—asapatentattorney,apatentexaminerfortheU.S.PatentOffice,andauniversityinstructor.Heisoneofthecountry’sforemostexpertsonthepatent-filingprocessandhaschartedthepathformorethan100,000inventors.Hisbook,PatentItYourself is the most highly recommended guide to patenting an invention


• PatentItYourself• HowtoMakePatentDrawings:APatentItYourselfCompanion• TheInventor’sNotebook:APatentItYourselfCompanion• WhatEveryInventorNeedstoKnowAboutBusiness&Taxes

Hot Topics:

• Smarttipseveryinventorcanuse• Turnthatbigideaintobigmoney• Patentprotection:howtokeepyourbigideasafe

Media Highlights: WashingtonPost, About.com, DallasMorningNews, Inc., Money, Entrepreneur, MechanicalEngineering

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

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Stim, Richard, ATTORNEY

Business & Intellectual Property

RichardStimspecializesinsmallbusiness,copyright,patents,andtrademarkissues.HepracticeslawinSanFranciscoandhasrepresentedphotographers,softwaredevelopers,craftspeople,publishers,musicians,andtoydesigners.Astheco-ownerof a small audio book recording business and a musician performing with several bands,Stimhasanintimateunderstandingofthechallengesfacinghisreaders.


• WowI'minBusiness!ACrashCourseinBusinessBasics• MusicLaw:HowtoRunYourBand’sBusiness• ProfitFromYourIdea:HowtoMakeSmartLicensingDeals

Hot Topics:

• Smartlegalstrategiesforprotectingartandideas• Gettingafairdeal:howtolicenseyourinventionwithoutsigningawayyourrights• Topfivelegalstepseverybandshouldtake• Businesssavvyforaccidentalentrepreneurs

Media Highlights: SanFranciscoChronicle, LosAngelesTimes, Vibe, ElectronicsNow, SacramentoBee, HoustonChronicle

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Teska, KirkIntellectual Property Law

KirkTeskaisanattorneywith15yearsofexperienceinintellectualpropertylaw.Heisaregularcolumnist for MassHighTech and LawyersWeek, and a contributer to IEEESpectrum,TrialMagazine,BottomLineBusiness,andmanyotherpublications.TeskaisaprofessoratSuffolkUniversityLawSchool.


• PatentSavvyforManagers:Spot&ProtectValuableInnovationsinYourCompany

Hot Topics:

• Howtoidentifyandevaluatecompanypatents• Organizeapatentcommittee• Workwithpatentattorneys

BOSTON


LIFE/PARENTING

Brown, David, ATTORNEY

Landlord-Tenant Law & Traffic Tickets

David Brown practices law in Monterey, California, where he has represented both landlords and tenantsinhundredsofcourtcases.HeisaprofessoroflawattheMontereyCollegeofLaw.

Select Publications:

• BeatYourTicket(NationalEdition)• TheLandlord’sLawBook:RightsandResponsibilities• TheLandlord’sLawBook:Evictions• TheGuardianshipBookforCalifornia• FightYourTicket&WininCalifornia

Hot Topics:

• DoIreallyhavetopaythat?Tipsforoverturningunfairtraffictickets• Howtobecomeachild’slegalguardian• Therulesofeviction:whencanlandlordssendrenterspacking?

Media Highlights: LosAngelesTimes,SanFranciscoChronicle, SacramentoBee, DallasMorningNews, SanDiegoUnion-Tribune


Choudhri, Nihara, J.D.

Family Law

NiharaK.Choudhriisanationallyrecognizedauthorwhowritesonlegalissuesaffectingfamilies.SheisagraduateofColumbiaLawSchool.


• ParentSavvy:StraightAnswerstoYourFamily'sFinancial,Legal&PracticalQuestions

Hot Topics:

• Nannyhorrorstories:don’tletthemhappentoyou• Howtochoosesafeproductsforbaby• Sixstrategiesforkeepingchildcarecostsincheck• Areyoureadytostartsavingforcollege:fivethingstodofirst

Media Highlights: AssociatedPress, Redbook, Money, BostonGlobe, WashingtonPost,MSNMoney,andTVnewsshowsinNewYorkCity,DallasandSanFrancisco

NEW YORK CITY


Doskow, Emily, ATTORNEY-MEDIATOR

Family Law

EmilyDoskowisaNoloeditorandauthor,aswellasapracticingattorney/mediator focusing on family law, mediation, and legal issues affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual,andtransgenderindividualsandfamilies.Inherprivatepractice,Doskowspecializesinfamilyformationanddissolution,withanemphasisonadoptionanddomestic partnership.

• Writesaweeklyblog,www.nolo.com/blogs.cfm


• Nolo’sEssentialGuidetoDivorce• BecomingaMediator:YourGuidetoCareerOpportunities• ALegalGuideforLesbian&GayCouples

Hot Topics:

• Everythingyouneedtoknowwhengoingthroughdivorce• Low-conflictdivorceoptionsthatcanshelterthekidsandsavethousands• Lawandtaxesforunmarriedcouples

Media Highlights: ABCNews,CBS MarketWatch,Investor’sBusinessDaily,LibraryJournal,SmartMoney,SanFranciscoChronicle,SanJoseMercuryNews,Yahoo!Finance,DallasMorningNews


Hanks, Liza, AttorneyFamily Estate Planning

LizaWeimanHanksisanattorneyandthefounderofFamilyWorksEstatePlanning,apracticespecializinginestateplanningforfamiliesofallages.AgraduateofStanfordLawSchool,shehasalsoservedasaninstructorattheSantaClaraUniversityLawSchoolandpracticedwiththeStateofCaliforniaandaprestigiousSiliconValleyfirm.

Selected Publications

• TheBusyFamily’sGuidetoEstatePlanning:10StepstoPeaceofMind

Hot topics:

• Tensimplestepstoacompleteestateplan• Choosingaguardianforyourchildren:thebiggestdecisionyou’llmake


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Siegel, Lawrence M., ATTORNEY

Special Education

LawrenceSiegelhasbeenaspecialeducationattorneyandadvocatesince1979,andhasrepresentedchildrenwithdisabilitiesextensivelyinIEPs,dueprocess,complaints,legalaction,andbeforelegislativeandpolicybodies.Siegelhaslecturedandconsultedwithadvocacyandparentgroupsthroughoutthecountry and has written special education legislation that has been adopted in several states.

• FounderanddirectoroftheNationalDeafEducationProject• MemberoftheCaliforniaAdvisoryCommissiononSpecialEducation


• TheCompleteIEPGuide:HowtoAdvocateforYourSpecialEdChild• Nolo’sIEPGuide:LearningDisabilities

Hot Topics:

• HowtonavigateIEPandensurethatchildrengettheeducationtheydeserve• Understandingtherightsofspecialneedschildren


RELATIONSHIPS

Doskow, Emily, ATTORNEY-MEDIATOR

Family Law

EmilyDoskowisaNoloeditorandauthor,aswellasapracticingattorney/mediatorfocusingonfamilylaw,mediation,andlegalissuesaffectinglesbian,gay,bisexual,andtransgenderindividualsandfamilies.Doskowspecializesinfamilyformationand dissolution, with an emphasis on adoption and domestic partnership.



• Nolo’sEssentialGuidetoDivorce• BecomingaMediator:YourGuidetoCareerOpportunities• ALegalGuideforLesbian&GayCouples

Hot Topics:

• Everythingyouneedtoknowwhengoingthroughdivorce• Low-conflictdivorceoptionsthatcanshelterthekidsandsavethousands• Lawandtaxesforunmarriedcouples

Media Highlights: ABCNews,CBS MarketWatch,Investor’sBusinessDaily,LibraryJournal,SmartMoney,SanFranciscoChronicle,SanJoseMercuryNews,Yahoo!Finance,DallasMorningNews


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Hertz, Frederick, Attorney

Domestic Partnerships & Unmarried Couples

FrederickHertzisapracticingattorneyspecializinginthelegalissuesaffectinglesbian,gay,bisexual,andtransgenderindividualsandtheirfamilies.


• LivingTogether:ALegalGuideforUnmarriedCouples• ALegalGuideforLesbian&GayCouples

Hot Topics:

• Same-sexcouplesandthelaw• Livingtogether:lawandtaxesforunmarriedcouples• Gaymarriageanddivorce

Media Highlights: NewYorkTimes, NewYorkTimesSundayMagazine,WallStreetJournal,LosAngelesTimes, SanFranciscoChronicle, AssociatedPress


Irving, Shae, J.D.

Marriage Law & Estate Planning

ShaeIrvinghasbeenaNoloauthorandeditorsince1994.Shespecializesinestateplanning and family law issues.


• PrenuptialAgreements:HowtoWriteaFair&LastingContract• QuickenWillMakerPlus• Nolo’sEncyclopediaofEverydayLaw

Hot Topics:

• Prenupsfortherestofus:howregularcouplescansheltereachotherfromdebt,provideforchildren of past relationships, establish rules for owning property together, and much more

• Makesureyourwillisdone:spelloutyourwishesinalivingtrust• Powersofattorney:whattheyareandwhatitmeansforyou

Media Highlights: LibraryJournal, SacramentoBee, PortlandObserver, OrlandoSentinel, DallasMorningNews, SeattleTimes,MSNMoney


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Stoner, Katherine, ATTORNEY-MEDIATOR

Marriage Law & Divorce

KatherineE.Stonerisanattorney/mediatorinprivatepracticewiththefirmofStoner,Welsh&SchmidtinPacificGrove,CA.Inadditiontomediation,herpractice includes consulting attorney services for clients who are in mediation. Stonerhaslecturedextensivelyonfamilylawandmediation.

• CertifiedFamilyLawSpecialist• TeachescommunitypropertyatMontereyCollegeofLaw&TheCenterforMediationandLaw


• DivorceWithoutCourt:AGuidetoMediation&CollaborativeDivorce• PrenuptialAgreements:HowtoWriteaFair&LastingContract• PrenupsforPartners:EssentialAgreementsforCaliforniaDomesticPartners

Hot Topics:

• Prenupsfortherestofus:howregularcouplescansheltereachotherfromdebt,provideforchildren of past relationships, establish rules for owning property together

• Prenuptialagreementsforsame-sexcouples• Low-conflictdivorceoptionsthatcanshelterthekidsandsavethousands

Media Highlights: WallStreetJournal,Newsday, MediationNews,Cosmopolitan


Woodhouse, Violet, ATTORNEY

Divorce

Violet P. Woodhouse is a noted author, lecturer, seminar presenter, and consultant in the areas of familylawandpersonalfinance,andisanauthorityonthefinancialandtaxaspectsofdivorce.A practicing attorney and Certified Financial Planner, Woodhouse often acts as a consultant and mediatorfordivorcingspouses.Shehasauthoredarticlesforthestateandlocalbarassociationsandlegal newspapers.

Select Publication:

• Divorce&Money:HowtoMaketheBestFinancialDecisionsDuringDivorce

Hot Topics:

• Stayingafloatduringandafterdivorce:financialstrategiesthatmakethedifference• Taxtipsforthenewlysingle

Media Highlights: WallStreetJournal, NewYorkTimes, WorkingWoman, Lear’s, Money, MotleyFool, Kiplinger’s,Forbes,Newsday

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HEALTH CARE & ELDERCARE

Matthews, Joseph L., ATTORNEY

Eldercare & Social Security

JosephMatthewshasbeenanattorneysince1971.From1975to1977hetaughtatthelawschool oftheUniversityofCalifornia,Berkeley.Formanyyears,hehasbeeninvolvedinmattersrelating to seniors.


• SocialSecurity,Medicare&GovernmentPensions• Long-TermCare:HowtoPlan&PayforIt• HowtoWinYourPersonalInjuryClaim

Hot Topics:

• TherealdealonthenewMedicareprescriptiondrugbenefit• Beatthenursinghometrap:howtofindquality,affordableeldercare

Media Highlights: NewYorkTimes, WallStreetJournal, USATODAY, LosAngelesTimes, BusinessWeek,ChicagoTribune, Forbes, Fortune

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Morton, David A. III, M.D.

Social Security Disability

DavidA.MortonIIIhasauthoredseveralbooksonSocialSecuritydisability.AsaconsultantfortheSocialSecurityAdministration,Mortonhired,trained,supervised,andevaluatedtheworkofmedicaldoctors and clinical psychologists, and made thousands of disability determinations for both adults andchildren.Heholdsdegreesinpsychologyandmedicine.

• 14yearsasadisabilitydeterminationconsultantfortheSocialSecurityAdministration,including eight years as chief consultant


• Nolo’sGuidetoSocialSecurityDisability:Getting&KeepingYourBenefits

Hot Topics:

• WhatdoesittaketoqualifyforSocialSecuritydisability?• Practicaldetailsontheproceduresyou’llneedtofollowtogetyourdue• Howage,education,andworkexperienceaffectbenefits

ARKANSAS


EVERYDAY LAW

Ball, Christopher A., ATTORNEY

California Workers’ Compensation

ChristopherA.Ballhaspracticedworkers’compensationlawexclusivelysince1991.HeiscertifiedasaWorkers’CompensationSpecialistwiththeStateBarofCalifornia.

• Holdsdegreesinbusinessadministrationandlaw• CertifiedasaWorkers’CompensationSpecialistwithStateBarofCalifornia


• CaliforniaWorkers’Comp:HowtoTakeChargeWhenYou’reInjuredontheJob

Hot Topics:

• Howtoprotectyourrightswhenhurtonthejob• Whathappenswhenyougotocourt

LOS ANGELES, CA

Bergman, Paul, LAW PROFESSOR

Civil and Criminal Law

PaulBergmanisaProfessorofLawattheUniversityofCaliforniaatLosAngelesSchoolofLawandarecipientofaUniversityDistinguishedTeachingAward.Hehasalsopublishednumerousarticlesinlawjournals.


• RepresentYourselfInCourt:HowtoPrepare&TryaWinningCase• Nolo’sDepositionHandbook• TheCriminalLawHandbook:KnowYourRights,SurvivetheSystem

Hot Topics:

• Thecriminaljusticesystem:howitworksandwhattodoifyou’recaughtupinit• Whenalovedoneisarrested,whatyoucandotohelp• Becomepartofagrowingtrendofself-representation:everythingyouneedtorepresentyourself

in a lawsuit

Media Highlights: LibraryJournal, About.com, NewOrleansTimes-Picayune

LOS ANGELES, CA


Bray, Ilona, J.D.





• Nolo’sEssentialGuidetoBuyingYourFirstHome• EffectiveFundraisingforNonprofits• U.S.ImmigrationMadeEasy• TheEssentialGuideforFirst-TimeHomeowners(September2008)

Hot Topics:

• Keepnonprofitsafloatwithstrongcontributions• Immigration:howthesystemreallyworks



Brown, David, ATTORNEY

Landlord-Tenant Law & Traffic Tickets

David Brown practices law in Monterey, California, where he has represented both landlords and tenantsinhundredsofcourtcases.HeisaprofessoroflawattheMontereyCollegeofLaw.


• BeatYourTicket(NationalEdition)• TheLandlord’sLawBook:RightsandResponsibilities• TheLandlord’sLawBook:Evictions• TheGuardianshipBookforCalifornia• FightYourTicket&WininCalifornia

Hot Topics:

• DoIreallyhavetopaythat?Tipsforoverturningunfairtraffictickets• Howtobecomeachild’slegalguardian• Therulesofeviction:whencanlandlordssendrenterspacking?

Media Highlights: LosAngelesTimes,SacramentoBee, DallasMorningNews, SanDiegoUnion-Tribune, SanFranciscoChronicle


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Duncan, Roderic, JUDGE (RETIRED)

Criminal Law & Self Representation

RodericDuncanwasappointedtotheCaliforniaMunicipalCourtin1975andthenelectedtotheSuperiorCourtbenchin1987.Hehasbeenalecturerandfacultymemberatmorethan25educationalprogramsforjudges.Sincehisretirementfromthebenchin1995,DuncanhasworkedonseveralNolobook

projectsandservedasmediatorinthecourtsystem.• Servedasajudgefor20years• Chosenasthe1990JudicialOfficeroftheYearbytheCaliforniaStateBar,FamilyLawSection


• WinYourLawsuit:AJudge’sGuidetoRepresentingYourselfinCaliforniaSuperiorCourt• AJudge’sGuidetoDivorce:UncommonAdvicefromtheBench

Hot Topics:

• Stayingoutofcourt:howtogetafairjudgmentandsavethousandswithoutgoingtotrial• Growingtrendofself-representation:everythingyouneedtorepresentyourselfincourt

Media Highlights: LosAngelesTimes,SanFranciscoSundayMagazine, Wired,SanFranciscoChronicle

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Randolph, Mary, J.D.

Estate Planning

MaryRandolphisvicepresidentofeditorialatNolo,whereshehelpsdirecttheeditorialcontentofNolo’swebsiteandproducts.Shealsowritesonestateplanning.ShereceivedherJ.D.fromtheUniversityofCalifornia,Berkeley.


• TheExecutor'sGuide:SettlingaLovedOne’sEstateorTrust• 8WaystoAvoidProbate• EveryDog’sLegalGuide:AMust-HaveBookforYourOwner• QuickenWillmakerPlus

Hot Topics:

• Deathandtaxes• Becomingachild’slegalguardian:sixthingstodofirst• Toptenthingseveryexecutorshouldknow• Probateandhowtobypassit

Media Highlights: USATODAY,WallStreetJournal,NewYorkTimes,LosAngelesTimes, Kiplinger’s, MiamiHerald, SanDiegoUnion-Tribune,SanFranciscoChronicle,BlackEnterprise,Bankrate.com


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ESTATE PLANNING

Clifford, Denis, J.D.

Estate Planning

DenisCliffordspecializesinestateplanning.• GraduateofColumbiaLawSchoolwherehewasaneditorofTheLawReview


• Nolo'sSimpleWillBook• MakeYourOwnLivingTrust• PlanYourEstate• ALegalGuideforLesbian&GayCouples

Hot Topics:

• Estateplanningmadesimple:theeasywaytomakeyourwishesknown• Whyeveryoneneedsawillorlivingtrust• Whattodowhenawilliscontested

Media Highlights: NewYorkTimes, LosAngelesTimes, Money, WashingtonPost, ChicagoTribune, WallStreetJournal, Kiplinger’s, SmartMoney


Cullen, MelaniePersonal Recordkeeping

Melanie Cullen spent 20 years in corporate management, and now works as a consultant in management and technology.


• GetItTogether:OrganizeYourRecordsSoYourFamilyWon’tHaveTo

Hot Topics:

• Importantstepsmilitarypersonnelshouldtakebeforedeployment• Greatadviceforboomersstrugglingtogettheirailingparents’affairsinorder• Losingalovedoneishardenough:maketheprocesseasierontheonesyouleavebehindby

organizingyourrecordsnow

Media Highlights: SanFranciscoChronicle,DavisEnterprise, SacramentoBee, PortlandObserver


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Irving, Shae, J.D.

Marriage Law & Estate Planning

ShaeIrvinghasbeenaNoloauthorandeditorsince1994.Shespecializesinestateplanning and family law issues.


• PrenuptialAgreements:HowtoWriteaFair&LastingContract• Nolo’sEncyclopediaofEverydayLaw• QuickenWillMakerPlus

Hot Topics:

• Prenupsfortherestofus:howregularcouplescansheltereachotherfromdebt,provideforchildren of past relationships, establish rules for owning property together, and much more

• Makesureyourwillisdone:spelloutyourwishesinalivingtrust• Powersofattorney:whattheyareandwhatitmeansforyou

Media Highlights: LibraryJournal, SacramentoBee, PortlandObserver, OrlandoSentinel, DallasMorningNews, SeattleTimes,MSNMoney


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Randolph, Mary, J.D.

Estate Planning

MaryRandolphisvicepresidentofeditorialatNolo,whereshehelpsdirecttheeditorialcontentofNolo’swebsiteandproducts.Shealsowritesonestateplanning.ShereceivedherJ.D.fromtheUniversityofCalifornia,Berkeley.

• Podcasterwww.nolo.com/podcast.cfm• Writesweeklyblogwww.nolo.com/blogs.cfm


• TheExecutor'sGuide:SettlingaLovedOne’sEstateorTrust• 8WaystoAvoidProbate• EveryDog’sLegalGuide:AMust-HaveBookforYourOwner• QuickenWillmakerPlus

Hot Topics:

• Deathandtaxes• Becomingachild’slegalguardian:sixthingstodofirst• Toptenthingseveryexecutorshouldknow• Probateandhowtobypassit

Media Highlights: USATODAY,WallStreetJournal,NewYorkTimesLosAngelesTimes, Kiplinger’s, MiamiHerald, SanDiegoUnion-Tribune,SanFranciscoChronicle,BlackEnterprise,Bankrate.com


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RETIREMENT & SOCIAL SECURITY

Clyatt, BobRetirement & Investment

BobClyattenjoyeda20-yearcareerasatop-levelexecutiveintheinformationservicesindustrybeforesemi-retiringatage42in2001.

• HoldsdegreesineconomicsandbusinessfromtheUniversityofCaliforniaatBerkeleyandMIT• FounderandformerCEOofI/O360,awebdesigncompany,andHorizonLive,aWeb-based

virtual classroom software company


• WorkLess,LiveMore:TheNewWaytoRetireEarly• TheWorkLess,LiveMoreWorkbook

Hot Topics:

• Rationallong-terminvestmentstrategies• Thesecretofthesafewithdrawalrate• Real-worldtipsforafulfillingretirement

Media Highlights: USATODAY, WashingtonPost, WallStreetJournal, Forbes, LosAngelesTimes, MarketWatch, SanDiegoUnion-Tribune, ColumbusDispatch, AssociatedPress

NEW YORK

Matthews, Joseph L., ATTORNEY

Eldercare & Social Security

JosephMatthewshasbeenanattorneysince1971.From1975to1977hetaughtatthelawschool oftheUniversityofCalifornia,Berkeley.Formanyyears,hehasbeeninvolvedinmattersrelating to seniors.


• SocialSecurity,Medicare&GovernmentPensions• Long-TermCare:HowtoPlan&PayforIt• HowtoWinYourPersonalInjuryClaim

Hot Topics:

• TherealdealonthenewMedicareprescriptiondrugbenefit• Beatthenursinghometrap:howtofindquality,affordableeldercare

Media Highlights: NewYorkTimes, WallStreetJournal, USATODAY, LosAngelesTimes, Fortune, ChicagoTribune, Forbes, Fortune, BusinessWeek

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Morton, David A. III, M.D.

Social Security Disability

DavidA.MortonIIIhasauthoredseveralbooksonSocialSecuritydisability.AsaconsultantfortheSocialSecurityAdministration,Mortonhired,trained,supervised,andevaluatedtheworkofmedicaldoctors and clinical psychologists, and made thousands of disability determinations for both adults andchildren.Heholdsdegreesinpsychologyandmedicine.

• 14yearsasadisabilitydeterminationconsultantfortheSocialSecurityAdministration,including eight years as chief consultant


• Nolo’sGuidetoSocialSecurityDisability:Getting&KeepingYourBenefits

Hot Topics:

• WhatdoesittaketoqualifyforSocialSecuritydisability?• Practicaldetailsontheproceduresyou’llneedtofollowtogetyourdue• Howage,education,andworkexperienceaffectbenefits

ARKANSAS

Slesnick, Twila, PhD, ENROLLED AGENT

Retirement Tax & Investment

TwilaSlesnickisanEnrolledAgentspecializingintaxandinvestmentplanningforretireesandprospectiveretirees.Shealsodoespensionplanconsultingforindividualsandsmallbusinesses.

• Holdsabachelor’s,master’s,andPhDfromtheUniversityofCalifornia,Berkeley• Conductsretirementandtaxplanningseminarsnationwide


• IRAs,401(k)s&OtherRetirementPlans:TakingYourMoneyOut• Nolo’sEssentialRetirementTaxGuide(November2008)

Hot Topics:

• Smartsavingsstrategies• Cost-cuttingtaxtipsforseniors• Howtohandlework-basedretirementplanswhenchangingjobs• Rulesfordividingretirementplansduringdivorce

Media Highlights: U.S.News&WorldReport, MoneyMagazine, Newsweek, ConsumerReports, Kiplinger’s

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PERSONAL FINANCE & MONEY MANAGEMENT

Daily, Frederick W., ATTORNEY

Tax and Business

FrederickW.Dailyisataxattorneywithmorethan35yearsexperiencehelpingindividualsandsmallbusinessownersmakesmarttaxdecisionsandstayoutoftroublewiththeIRS.


• StandUptotheIRS• TaxSavvyforSmallBusiness• SurvivinganIRSAudit

Hot Topics:

• Money-savingtaxtipsforconsumersandsmallbusinesses• Whattodowhenyoucan’taffordtopayyourtaxes• Howtoavoidanaudit• InsiderinformationonhowtohandleonIRSaudit

Media Highlights: GoodMorningAmerica, Money, U.S.News&WorldReport, MiamiHerald, NewsweekChicagoTribune, Inc., BusinessWeek, Entrepreneur, Upscale,SanFranciscoChronicle,NPR,NewYorkTimes

FLORIDA


Elias, Stephen R., ATTORNEY

Bankruptcy

StephenR.EliasisapracticingbankruptcyattorneyandformerassociatepublisheratNoloaswellascurrentPresidentoftheNationalBankruptcyLawProject.Heis also the author of numerous books and one of the original author/designers of Nolo’sbestsellingQuickenWillMakerPlussoftware.



• TheNewBankruptcy:WillItWorkforYou?• HowtoFileforChapter7Bankruptcy• Trademark:LegalCareforYourBusiness&ProductName• LegalResearch:HowtoFind&UnderstandtheLaw• SpecialNeedsTrust• Chapter13Bankruptcy

Hot Topics:

• Learnwhenandhowtofileforbankruptcyunderthenewlaw• Howtoprotectyourbusinessandbuildyourbrandwitharegisteredtrademark

Media Highlights: NewYorkTimes, WallStreetJournal, Newsweek, GoodMorningAmerica, 20/20, Money, USATODAY


Fishman, Stephen, J.D.

Tax & Business

Afterstintsingovernmentandprivatepractice,StephenFishmanbecamea full-timelegalwriterin1983.Hespecializesinbusinessandtaxlaw.


• WorkingforYourself:Law&TaxesforIndependentContractors,FreelancersandConsultants• DeductIt!LowerYourSmallBusinessTaxes• LowerTaxesin7EasySteps• WorkfromHomeHandbook

Hot Topics:

• Money-savingtaxtipsforconsumersandsmallbusinesses• Plain-Englishdemystificationoflawsaffectingsmallbusinessesandindependentcontractors

Media Highlights: NewYorkTimes, WallStreetJournal, LosAngelesTimes, Fortune, BusinessWeek, BostonGlobe, SmallBusinessOpportunities, U.S.News&WorldReport, LibraryJournal, ChicagoTribune, AP

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Lamb, JohnPersonal Finance

JohnLambwasaseniorlawyerwiththeCaliforniaDepartmentofConsumerAffairsformanyyears,specializingincredit,creditreporting,privacy,automobile,andlandlord-tenantissues.Hespeaksandwritesfrequentlyonconsumerissues.


• CreditRepair• MoneyTroubles

Hot Topics:

• Smartbudgetingtips• Financialstrategiesforsalvagingbadcredit• Nearly80%ofcreditreportscontainerrors:howtomakesureyougetthecreditscoreyoudeserve

Media Highlights:LosAngelesTimes, SanDiegoUnion-Tribune, PittsburghPost-Gazette, WashingtonTimes, Reuters, NewOrleansTimes-Picayune, About.com


Renauer, Albin, J.D.

Bankruptcy Expert

AlbinRenauerhasworkedforvariouspublic-interestlawfirms,theCaliforniaSupremeCourt,andforNolo,whereheeditedbooksandsoftwarepackages.Afterbeingimmersedincreatingself-helplegalsoftwareprogramstomaketediouslegaltasksaseasyandnon-intimidatingaspossible,RenauerbecamethearchitectofNolo’swebsite.Henowrunshisownwebsiteanddatabasedesignbusiness.HereceivedhisJ.D.in1985fromtheUniversityofMichiganLawSchoolandservedontheMichiganLawReview.



• HowtoFileforChapter7Bankruptcy

Hot Topics:

• Plain-EnglishexplanationofChapter7bankruptcy• HowthenewbankruptcylawhasraisedthestakesonChapter7• Finerpointsofbankruptcy:howtocancelthelargestamountofdebtpossiblewhilekeepingthe

maximumamountofproperty

Media Highlights: NewYorkTimes, Newsweek, Kiplinger’s, Forbes, LosAngelesTimes



IMMIGRATION

Bray, Ilona, J.D.





• BecomingaU.S.Citizen• HowtoGetaGreenCard• U.S.ImmigrationMadeEasy

Hot Topics:

• Keepnonprofitsafloatwithstrongcontributions• Immigration:howthesystemreallyworks



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