"Roger W. Shuy is a prominent linguist who has applied linguistics to the area of law for over thirty-five years. His book is a practical, how-to guide for both beginning and established linguists who have been called upon in this capacity and who may want to start their own consulting practice." "Step by step, the book deals with issues of how linguists first become and then represent themselves as experts, how they can start and manage the practice of consulting on law cases, address important issues of professional ethics, work most effectively with lawyers, write reports and affidavits strategically, and participate successfully in depositions, direct examinations, and cross examinations at trial."--Jacket.