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Lincoln the Lawyer
This fascinating history explores Abraham Lincoln's legal career, investigating the origins of his desire to practice law, his legal education, his partnerships with John Stuart, Stephen Logan, and William Herndon, and the maturation of his far-flung practice in the 1840s and 1850s. Brian Dirck also examines Lincoln's clientele, how he charged his clients, and how he... More

Electronic Evidence and Discovery: What Every Lawyer Should Know Now
This book will increase your efficiency and accuracy to the representation of your clients in discovery matters large and small. It provides the latest information regarding the legal and technological aspects of the e-discovery process. You will learn the special characteristics of ESI and challenges faced in e-discovery, how to prepare for litigation by implementing a... More

Life in the Shadows of A Corporate Lawyer: Alcohol Ruins Promising Legal Career
The author is a semi-retired corporate and government lawyer living in Groton CT. He received his JD from Univ. of Chicago, and M.S. in Management from RPI, and a B.A. magna cum laude in political science from Emory Univ. where he was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. He was born in NYC during WWII to 2 South Georgians who fled the Depression to find jobs. His father had received an... More

May It Please the Court: A Lawyer's War Stories
On any given day, thousands of cases are pending in the nation’s courts. A few are well-known, and many are routine. But in between, great personal dramas play out before breathless juries, who may be the only people ever to hear the case before them. The rows of courtroom pews are empty, except for a mere handful of people—the parties to the case. Join this personal injury lawyer in... More

The Lawyer Who Blew up His Desk: And Other Tales of Legal Madness
Trial lawyer Joseph Matthews brings us the view from the legal trenches in a series of witty, dramatic, and often downright absurd looks at our justice system. Whether you are looking to laugh your briefs off or come under the spell of a wild cast of characters, Matthew's book has something for every discerning reader.... More