Eye Opening Experience (
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"Four Trials" by John Edwards has opened my eyes into the life of these four trials that John took up during his law practice. These trials help change the lives of his clients, at first I was skeptical, but the direction he took these trials makes you want to believe in the system. This book is a d
Running on the Story of His LIfe.. (
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On numerous occassions I was almost brought to tears because of the suffering this man and his clients had to go through. However, Senator Edwards does not blame the people who made the mistakes, he simply asks that they be held accountable.
This book is about justice, decency and courage, its abo
Lawyers - also see Common Sense Rules of Advocacy (
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Edwards book is excellent, but lawyers who want to be more persuasive should also get a practical book on trial advocacy, "Common Sense Rules of Advocacy for Lawyers." The author, Keith Evans, practiced as a British barrister for a decade and as a California trial lawyer for many years. He also lect
The Rule of Lawyers: How the New Litigation Elite Threatens Americas Rule of Law
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A Hidden Gem (
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As a former (and now retired) business lawyer in California, I have observed the antics (and, yes, the anti-social tendencies) of the class action trial lawyers over the years with a great deal of embarrassment and chagrin, and have wondered how and when they would be reined in. That day is still a ..
Kill the Messenger (Hoag, Tami)
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Not Tami Hoags best effort (
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I have been a fan of Tami Hoag since "Luckys Lady," and I must say that her last three books have been a disappointment to me. "Kill the Messenger" is a good story, with a viable plot, however the character development I have come to expect from Ms. Hoag is severely lacking. I cannot go into deta..
Your Divorce Advisor : A Lawyer and a Psychologist GuideYou Through the Legal and Emotional Landscape of Divorce
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Very well put together. (
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I bought this book post divorce, a mistake equivalent to waiting until after a bad operation to check out your doctors credentials with the AMA or state medical board.
It hardly needs be said that as far as life altering events go, both marriage and divorce present potential short/long term reper..