Litigation Practice and Procedure
Turn Complex Litigation into Strategic Advantage

Gain fast access to the answers you need to navigate the largest court system in the world with CEB, California’s premier authority on the complex legal issues that arise at all phases of litigation.
Gain fast access to the answers you need to navigate the largest court system in the world with CEB, California’s premier authority on the complex legal issues that arise at all phases of litigation.
CEB’s curated content library includes real-world case studies, practical white papers, guidebooks, videos and more! Rely on our targeted, timely resources to help you succeed.
Manage Your Case with Confidence
Each of California’s 58 counties has its own procedural rules for document filing and conducting civil and criminal litigation. Lawyers need to know and adhere to the California Rules of Court, the California Code of Civil Procedure and the local court's rules. To advise clients accurately on an array of litigation matters, you need to stay on top of the constantly changing legal landscape.
Conquer the Complexity
Easily and quickly navigate state and local statutes related to discovery, trial prep and procedure, civil writs and more, assured that your decisions are based on the latest research and best practices.
Simplify Case Preparation
Make the best use of your time with current, accurate case law delivered in an intuitive, easy-to-use platform, designed to help attorneys and legal professionals at any level apply the law quickly and with certainty that they’re doing it right the first time.
Handle more cases confidently
Stay on top of changes and provide clients with the most informed guidance possible using practical tools, including hundreds of forms, checklists, strategy guides and templates specific to litigation enhance productivity. Document annotations help ensure that even the most nuanced details are addressed.
Apply Exclusive Insights from Industry Experts
Understand and quickly apply the law with strategic and practical perspectives from top legal practitioners who frame and organize the legal issues. Our distinguished community of contributors includes judges and attorneys experienced in civil and criminal litigation matters.
Trusted Products to Help You Succeed
CEB Practitioner™: Legal Insights & Practical Guidance
Whether you’re just starting out practicing law in California or have decades of experience, you can feel confident navigating California’s complex legal and regulatory systems with CEB Practitioner. Access exclusive content and specialized treatises on niche topics; detailed how-to guides, strategy notes, workflows, charts, and checklists; and expert guidance written by leading attorneys, judges, and legal scholars. Reference good law with OnLAW® Pro and TrueCite®, both included.

OnLAW® Pro: Legal Research & Case Citation
Gain insight into California, Ninth Circuit, and U.S. Supreme Court case law and access a vast collection of California statutes and regulations. OnLAW® Pro lets you quickly find what you need. Our TrueCite® case law citator is integrated to help you ensure your reference is still good law.

CEB Continuing Legal Education
Enhance your legal knowledge and fulfill your MCLE requirements with a diverse range of CEB courses and programs. Learn at your convenience with 24/7 access to more than 900 hours of California-specific CLE content that teaches both the nuance and mechanics of actual practice.

Law Books & Essential Forms: Must-Have Knowledge
Ground your practice in our trusted books, action guides, and forms. CEB’s comprehensive library of exclusive secondary sources and works by leading attorneys and sitting judges is complemented by its collection of up-to-date California legal forms, judicial council forms, and county forms, provided in digital format to speed filing and mitigate the risk of rejection.

Trusted Products to Help You Succeed

CEB Practitioner™: Legal Insights & Practical Guidance
Whether you’re just starting out practicing law in California or have decades of experience, you can feel confident navigating California’s complex legal and regulatory systems with CEB Practitioner. Access exclusive content and specialized treatises on niche topics; detailed how-to guides, strategy notes, workflows, charts, and checklists; and expert guidance written by leading attorneys, judges, and legal scholars. Reference good law with OnLAW® Pro and TrueCite®, both included.

OnLAW® Pro: Legal Research & Case Citation
Gain insight into California, Ninth Circuit, and U.S. Supreme Court case law and access a vast collection of California statutes and regulations. OnLAW Pro lets you quickly find what you need. Our TrueCite® case law citator is integrated to help you ensure your reference is still good law.

CEB Continuing Legal Education
Enhance your legal knowledge and fulfill your MCLE requirements with a diverse range of CEB courses and programs. Learn at your convenience with 24/7 access to more than 900 hours of California-specific CLE content that teaches both the nuance and mechanics of actual practice.

Law Books & Essential Forms: Must-Have Knowledge
Ground your practice in our trusted books, action guides, and forms. CEB’s comprehensive library of exclusive secondary sources and works by leading attorneys and sitting judges is complemented by its collection of up-to-date California legal forms, judicial council forms, and county forms, provided in digital format to speed filing and mitigate the risk of rejection.
See from Every Legal Vantage Point with CEB
Discover why leading international, national, and California legal professionals choose CEB Practitioner to grasp every nuance of California law.
Find Fast, Reliable Solutions to Even the Most Complex Legal Questions
- Solo and Small Law Firms: Work smarter and provide top-tier legal services without a heavy research burden when you access CEB’s expert insights, practice-ready forms, and real-world guidance tailored for the demands of California litigation practice.
- Mid- and Large-Size Firms: Advise clients on high-stakes litigation matters, operate at scale and deliver exceptional outcomes with CEB’s legal research, practical tools, and authoritative content designed to help give your team the advantage of more time to focus on case strategy and client satisfaction.
- Public Defenders and Prosecutors: Manage your company or agency’s litigation docket efficiently with CEB’s county-specific how-to guides and foundational legal research tools, empowering you to collaborate confidently with outside counsel and tailor effective litigation strategies.
Tailored to Your Needs
Whether you’re just starting out or have decades of experience, CEB provides solutions to meet every practice requirement for your firm or legal department. Feel confident navigating and advising on one of the most complex legal systems in the world.
Deliver the Best Possible Client Outcomes
Work smarter and provide top-tier legal counsel quickly and efficiently when you’re never more than a few clicks away from the answers you need. With CEB’s exclusive content, treatises, and practical insights authored by top legal minds, you gain access to fast, reliable solutions to even the most complex litigation questions, empowering you to exceed client expectations again and again.
Deliver the Best Possible Client Outcomes
Work smarter and provide top-tier legal counsel quickly and efficiently when you’re never more than a few clicks away from the answers you need. With CEB’s exclusive content, treatises, and practical insights authored by top legal minds, you gain access to fast, reliable solutions to even the most complex litigation questions, empowering you to exceed client expectations again and again.

CEB Knows Litigation...
Download the brochure to find a list of CEB-exclusive titles and workflows to help streamline your approach to litigating in California.

CEB Knows Litigation...
Download the brochure to find a list of CEB-exclusive titles and workflows to help streamline your approach to litigating in California.
