What resources would a library for a small (2 attorneys) real estate/family law firm contain?
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You need to put some work into this project.\n\nFor starters you would need at least one full copy of the code of laws for your state.  A copy of the federal codes as well as state and federal tax codes would be useful.  You would need innumerable reference books on both fields, and journals that update you on recent state and federal rulings in both fields. \n\nYou have a lot to look into...Good luck.
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The State of Florida has a many resources available for the small business owner.  You may want to check out their website - http://www.stateofflorida.com/Portal/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=8\n\nYou may also want to contact the SBA - http://www.sba.gov and SCORE - http://www.score.org/ which are invaluable resources.
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Whenever I need to learn how to do something and don't want to pay exhorbitant lawyer fees, I look for a book or books that explain how to do what I want to do.  I would check Amazon.com for books on the subject.  I checked and found one on collecting judgements in California.  That may not be perfect for you but I'll bet there are many similarities between California and your state.  Once you learn the basics, learning the differences between California and your state will be easier from the courthouse clerk or from the librarian of a local law library (many courthouses have one).  Plus once you learn the basics, their explanations won't sound so much like they're speaking another language.  \n\nI have a book in my home library called, "Small Claims Court Without a Lawyer" by W. Kelsea Wilber and chapter 4 includes info on garnishments, attachments, levies, liens, etc.  This book is copyright 1992 so I wouldn't necessarily recommend it to you, but it's just an illustration of what's possible.  Also, every state is different.\n\nIf there's a law school near you, they'll have a great law library and usually very helpful librarians.\n\nThe clerk at the courthouse where you got your judgement would be able to help you if he/she has the right attitude.  That person would probably be good to talk to after you learn all the basics so your conversation is more aimed at the differences between the basics and what your local system requires.  If you start trying to get them to teach you the basics, they're probably not going to want to be bothered since that would generally take a lot of teaching and of course, the clerk is not a lawyer.\n\nAbout 15 years ago I wanted to change my name so I went to a law library downtown and found the law that explained how to do it.  I copied the form out of the law book, copied it into my computer at home so it was nice and neat, filled it out on the computer and took it down to the courthouse.  At the courthouse, I'd tell a clerk what I wanted to do and they'd help or direct me.  I went before the judge on my own, he asked me a question as to why I was changing my name (you're not allowed to change your name for deceptive purposes) and he signed my form, even adding the specific court designation himself to the top of the form that I'd left off that I should have included.  I walked out, went to the office where they process the completed form, paid the fee, they gave me a certified copy of the name change and I was done.\n\nCool!  And I didn't have to spend a penny in lawyer fees.\n\nGood luck!
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Contact your local bar association or legal aid. A lot of times Law firms use para-legals for research and that can be done from home.
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Consider these options:\n\nDunn & Bradstreet\n\nNexis-Lexis\n\nBetter Business Bureau\n\nDLENDER
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I've always had really good luck with infoUSA.com\nHowever, they only have targeted lists for a few select categories:  new home owners, recent movers, etc.\n\nIf you are looking for targeted lists of small business Dun & Bradstreet is undoubtedly the best!
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Staples and Office Depot have them, but I prefer the ones contained in the Nolo guides to being a landlord by state.  you can buy then at any bookstore or on-line.  They cover more specific areas and will legally protect you a little better than the generic ones at office supply stores do,
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Here's a site that might help you...a basic book written by a lawyer on starting a non-profit in the US: http://www.lawyeratlarge.com/Common/Previews/NonPro.html\n\nAnd, the For Dummies books has a good book called: \n\nNonprofit Kit for Dummies (With CD-ROM) \nby Stan Hutton, Frances Phillips \n\navailable on Amazon.com as a used book.  Best of luck!
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You may start to research your information at the library, reading is always great the more information you know the better. Also contact your local chain of commerce they are great they give you a wealth of information.  Lastly the www.SBA.gov, has a huge wealth of information for you. Hopes This Helps
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Call around your local law-libraries and law-schools.  My lawschool's library had a large section of forms that pro se patrons could use.
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Banks, libraries, financial services
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When I was in Law School, we had a Law Library that was full of law type books that you could read to learn about law. My suggestion would be to ask this question to a reference librarian at your local law library.
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Try any of these on Amazon, always a good site to go to for books:\n\nhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=br_ss_hs/102-2171272-4513707?search-alias=aps&keywords=Fundamentals%20of%20Law%20Enforcement%20Management
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http://www.findlaw.com/\n\nWorx for all sorts of cases no matter how small or how large.
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it depends on your county.  A great book would be one of the Nolo Press books on tenant rights.  Nolo Press is based in California and they have several specialized books on California laws geared for individuals who need basic legal information but don't want to hire a lawyer.
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Here are some great resources on MA real estate laws\n\nhttp://www.lawlib.state.ma.us/realestate.html\nhttp://www.mass.gov/dpl/boards/re/contedu/2001/008.htm
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Check WestLaw at the public library.  They may have the format for you.\n\nDad-