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Paul Mark Sandler is a trial attorney who has developed a national reputation for successfully representing many notable clients in trial and appellate courts. He is a partner at Shapiro Sher Guinot & Sandler in Baltimore.

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Paul Mark Sandler

The 12 Secrets of Persuasive ArgumentThe 12 Secrets of Persuasive Argument
"This book will give all lawyers the guidance they need to become effective advocates. Whether you have just passed the bar or have been practicing for 30 years, this book will help refine your persuasive skills." -- from the Foreword by Carolyn Lamm, President of the American Bar Association

Discovery Problems and Their SolutionsDiscovery Problems and their Solutions, Second Edition
"An instant classic that is a must for any litigator's bookshelf." — The Daily Record (Co-Author)

Anatomy of a Trial: A Primer for Young LawyersAnatomy of a Trial: A Primer for Young Lawyers
Anatomy of a Trial follows the course of a single star-studded trial to illustrate skills that are crucial to any courtroom advocate.

Raising The Bar, by Paul SandlerRaising the Bar: Practice Tips and Trial Technique for the Young Maryland Lawyer, 2nd Edition
"Filled with practical advice and concrete examples of proven strategies and effective techniques." – Dean Karen H. Rothenberg, University of Maryland School of Law

The Winning Argument, by Mark SandlerThe Winning Argument
Reveals 12 essential characteristics of a winning argument and time-tested persuasive techniques that are fundamental to legal advocacy. (Co-Author)

Model Witness Examinations, by Paul SandlerModel Witness Examinations
A pioneering book, Model Witness Examinations vividly illustrates how to handle the most common evidentiary issues every trial lawyer faces. (Co-Author)

Pattern Examinations of Witnesses for the Maryland Lawyer, by Mark SandlerPattern Examinations of Witnesses for the Maryland Lawyer, 4th Edition
Offers over 60 examples of real-world direct and cross-examination situations. (Co-Author)

Maryland Discovery Problems and SolutionsMaryland Discovery Problems and Solutions
A handbook for Maryland attorneys navigating a range of discovery problems. (Co-Author)

Pleading Causes of Action in Maryland, 3rd Edition, by Mark SandlerPleading Causes of Action in Maryland, 3rd Edition
THE starting point for drafting virtually all initial pleadings in Maryland and a MICPEL best seller. (Co-Author)

Appellate Practice for the Maryland LawyerAppellate Practice for the Maryland Lawyer: State and Federal, 3rd Edition
Maryland’s most authoritative book on appellate practice. Includes in-depth interviews with appellate judges and DVD videos of actual oral arguments in appellate courts. (Co-Editor)

 
 

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