Practical/Consumer Law
Books | Booklets | Brochures | Videos
Books
The Division for Public Education is the author of a major series of books on law as it affects us as we go about our daily business—as consumers, drivers, home buyers, and workers. Published by Random House. Order online with the links below or by calling 1-800-285-2221 or faxing 312-988-5568. The books are also available in bookstores across the country.
You can also browse books here.- ABA Guide to Resolving Legal Disputes Inside and Outside the Courtroom
- The American Bar Association Family Legal Guide, Third Edition (Hardcover)
- The American Bar Association Family Legal Guide, Third Edition (Paperback)
- ABA Guide to Marriage, Divorce, and Families
- ABA Guide to Credit & Bankruptcy
- ABA Legal Guide for Americans over 50
- ABA Legal Guide to Home Renovation
- ABA Guide to Workplace Law, Second Edition
- ABA Legal Guide for Women
- ABA Guide to Wills and Estates, Second Edition
- ABA Guide to Home Ownership
- American Bar Association Complete and Easy Guide to Health Care Law
- ABA Legal Guide for Small Business
Booklets
- Consumers' Guide to Getting Legal Help
- Getting and Keeping Credit: Your Guide to Credit Cards and Credit Records
- Mediation: A Consumer's Guide (companion videotape available)
Brochures
The "Know Your Rights" series is a great resource for ask-a-lawyer programs, practical law programs such as "peoples' law schools," Lunch 'n' Learn programs, and any public outreach. Great-looking brochures are inexpensive and give the public key information about important everyday law topics. Both the English-only and Spanish-English brochures are available for the same low price. Available in packages of 50.
Browse brochures or see titles below.
English-Only Brochures
English-Only Brochures cover legal principles that govern each
area, as well as answers to commonly asked questions and practical
tips. Panel left blank for your message, should you choose to
add one.
Spanish-English Brochures
Spanish-English Brochures are similar to English-only brochures,
but the series also includes several different topics. Complete
text in both languages. Pricing is the same as it is for the English-only
brochures: All are available in packages of 50 except for Domestic
Violence/La Violencia Doméstica.
- Domestic Violence/La Violencia Doméstica -- This item is currently out of stock, but can be downloaded as a pdf (English) (Espanol).
- Buying on Credit/Compras a Crédito
- Buying a Home/La Compra de una Casa
- Selling a Home/La Venta de una Casa
Videos
- Mediation: Is It for You? (companion booklet comes with video, but may also be purchased separately)
See also:
Breaking the Silence: Journeys of Hope (Domestic violence video; facilitator's guide included). This video is available in English, Spanish/Mexican dialect, and Spanish/Caribbean dialect.
