Bad Lawyer

Author : Anna Dorn
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-04
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780306846557

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Law school was never Anna Dorn's dream. It was a profession pushed on her by her parents, teachers, society... whatever. It's not the worst thing that can happen to a person; as Dorn says, law school was pretty "cushy" and mostly entailed wearing leggings every day to her classes at Berkeley and playing beer pong with her friends at night. The hardest part was imagining what it would be like to actually be a lawyer one day. But then she'd think of Glenn Close on Damages and Reese Witherspoon in Legally Blonde, and hoped for the best. After graduation, however, Dorn realized that there was nothing sexy about being a lawyer. Between the unflattering suits, sucking up to old men, and spending her days sequestered in a soul-sucking cubicle, Dorn quickly learned that being a lawyer wasn't everything Hollywood made it out to be. Oh, and she sucked at it. Not because she wasn't smart enough, but because she couldn't get herself to care enough to play by the rules. Bad Lawyer is more than just a memoir of Dorn's experiences as a less-than-stellar lawyer; it's about the less-than-stellar legal reality that exists for all of us in this country, hidden just out of sight. It's about prosecutors lying and filing inane briefs that lack any semblance of logic or reason; it's about defense attorneys sworn to secrecy-until the drinks come out and the stories start flying; and it's about judges who drink in their chambers, sexually harass the younger clerks, and shop on eBay instead of listening to homicide testimony. More than anything, this book aims to counteract the fetishization of the law as a universe based entirely on logic and reason. Exposing everything from law school to law in the media, and drawing on Dorn's personal experiences as well as her journalistic research, Bad Lawyer ultimately provides us with a fresh perspective on our justice system and the people in it, and gives young lawyers advice going forward into the 21st century.

Author : Anna Dorn
Publisher : Legacy Lit
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-04
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780306846557

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Bad Lawyer by Anna Dorn Pdf

Law school was never Anna Dorn's dream. It was a profession pushed on her by her parents, teachers, society... whatever. It's not the worst thing that can happen to a person; as Dorn says, law school was pretty "cushy" and mostly entailed wearing leggings every day to her classes at Berkeley and playing beer pong with her friends at night. The hardest part was imagining what it would be like to actually be a lawyer one day. But then she'd think of Glenn Close on Damages and Reese Witherspoon in Legally Blonde, and hoped for the best. After graduation, however, Dorn realized that there was nothing sexy about being a lawyer. Between the unflattering suits, sucking up to old men, and spending her days sequestered in a soul-sucking cubicle, Dorn quickly learned that being a lawyer wasn't everything Hollywood made it out to be. Oh, and she sucked at it. Not because she wasn't smart enough, but because she couldn't get herself to care enough to play by the rules. Bad Lawyer is more than just a memoir of Dorn's experiences as a less-than-stellar lawyer; it's about the less-than-stellar legal reality that exists for all of us in this country, hidden just out of sight. It's about prosecutors lying and filing inane briefs that lack any semblance of logic or reason; it's about defense attorneys sworn to secrecy-until the drinks come out and the stories start flying; and it's about judges who drink in their chambers, sexually harass the younger clerks, and shop on eBay instead of listening to homicide testimony. More than anything, this book aims to counteract the fetishization of the law as a universe based entirely on logic and reason. Exposing everything from law school to law in the media, and drawing on Dorn's personal experiences as well as her journalistic research, Bad Lawyer ultimately provides us with a fresh perspective on our justice system and the people in it, and gives young lawyers advice going forward into the 21st century.

Author : David Cray
Publisher : Orion
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Detective and mystery stories
ISBN : 0752848380

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Bad Lawyer by David Cray Pdf

Sid Kaplan once had it all: a high-profile career in criminal law with fees to match - and enough arrogance to alienate practically everyone he knew. So no one wept for Sid Kaplan when booze and cocaine plummeted him into disrepute. But Sid has just been given one last chance - a big case that is certain to restore him to some of his old professional glory.Thelma Barrow, a housewife, has sought out Sid to defend her accused daughter, Priscilla. For Sid, the publicity more than compensates for the pittance Thelma can afford to pay, as the media describes headline stories of drugs and violence and the murderous motives of a white woman who has suffered abuse at the hands of her black husband. Nor is Sid put off by the fact that Priscilla - who happens to be a babe - is probably lying about more than a few details.But with drug dealers knocking on his door demanding payment and people turning up dead, the case becomes far more complex, and deadly, than anyone, especially Sid, ever imagined it could be.

Author : David Nuttall
Publisher : Surrey, B.C. : Hancock House
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Lawyers
ISBN : 0888393156

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Good Lawyer, Bad Lawyer by David Nuttall Pdf

Stories of trails form the Vancouver courts, based on lawyer David Nuttal's 30 years of experiences working there.

Author : Anna Dorn
Publisher : Unnamed Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2020-05-26
Category : FICTION
ISBN : 1951213009

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Vagablonde by Anna Dorn Pdf

Vagablonde is a darkly humorous, rollercoaster ride through the Los Angeles music scene about a woman who wants two things, the first is to live without psychotropic medication, and the second is to experience success as an artist. A cautionary tale about viral fame, Vagablonde speaks directly to our time in biting detail. Prue Van Teesen is thriving. That is, her life looks good on paper. She has an easy government job, a nice girlfriend, and a budding music career. When Prue is introduced to producer Jax Jameson, they instantly click. Prue soon joins Jax in his "Kingdom," a collective of musicians and artists who share Prue's aesthetic sensibilities and lust for escapism. Soon, she's off her meds, closing her law practice, and becoming entangled with a suspect crew of heavy drug users. But the group they form, Shiny AF, is starting to take off and Prue is on the precipice of getting everything she thought she wanted. So, why is she still so miserable?

Author : Anna Dorn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Criminal defense lawyers
ISBN : 030682616X

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Bad Lawyer by Anna Dorn Pdf

"In the tradition of How to Murder Your Life, a young woman's witty memoir demystifying law school and lawyers through tales of her own badness, the badness of her peers, and the badness of the law in general"--

Author : Dep Kirkland
Publisher : Dog Ear Publishing
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2015-10-15
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9781457539459

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Lawyer Games by Dep Kirkland Pdf

In the early morning of May 2, 1981, Danny Hansford was shot dead by James Williams with a World War II vintage Luger in a historic Savannah mansion. For the next eight-and-a-half years, through four murder trials and intrigue which reached the highest levels of Georgia politics—including a former governor and the Georgia Supreme Court—lawyers battled over whether the 50-year-old Williams shot the 21-year-old Hansford in self-defense. The case inspired a best-selling book and a movie directed by Clint Eastwood. Written by Dep Kirkland, who arrived at the scene when Hansford’s body was still on the floor, Lawyer Games is the true story of this remarkable case. Kirkland, the Chief Assistant DA at the time, made the decision to arrest Williams and tried the first of four murder trials alongside the district attorney. His firsthand knowledge allows him not only to deeply analyze the murder case but also to expose the legal mischief spawned when a defendant facing unshakable physical evidence possesses almost unlimited funds. True crime aficionados will be drawn to the two stories told in the book: The riveting story of the case, its evidence (including facts never heard in the courtroom), trials and results, and the incredible eight-year campaign to beat a murder rap no matter what, with a look behind the curtain at a darker side of the American criminal justice system.

Author : Stephen Solomita
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781453290620

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Bad Lawyer by Stephen Solomita Pdf

DIVTo keep his practice alive, a desperate lawyer takes a case defending a battered wife/divDIV Just seven years after he left law school, Sid Kaplan was one of New York’s top defense attorneys. With a glittering style and a hunger for competition, he was as fierce as they come. He was the go-to lawyer for Manhattan’s toughest, flashiest criminals—until his mother’s death wrecked his confidence. Suddenly, the only way to sustain his sixteen-hour days was a ceaseless stream of cocaine and scotch, a combination that ruined his life’s work in a matter of months./divDIV /divDIVHis only remaining employees are Caleb and Julia—a pair of ex-clients who don’t mind working for irregular pay. Sid’s latest bum case is Priscilla Sweet, a drug addict with priors, violent tendencies, and a dead husband whom she may or may not have killed in self-defense. She also has dangerous friends, which means that defending Prissy will make Sid famous again—either on the front page, or in the obituaries. /div

Author : David Cray
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Detective and mystery stories
ISBN : 0752846973

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Bad Lawyer by David Cray Pdf

Sid Kaplan once had it all: a high-profile, dynamic career in criminal law, high profile fees too - and enough arrogance to alienate practically everyone he knew. So no one wept for Sid Kaplan when booze and cocaine plummeted him to disrepute. Now, though, a big case has come Sid's way, one certain to restore to him some of his old professional glory. daughter, Priscilla, in a media-hot murder case. For Sid, the publicity more than compensates for the pittance Thelma can afford to pay, as the papers and news show headline stories of drugs and violence and the murderous motives of a white woman who has suffered abuse at the hands of her black husband. Nor is Sid put off by the fact that Priscilla - who happens to be a babe - is probably lying about more than a few details. Then the drug dealers show up. They insist that Priscilla is holding out on them, that she's pocketed 450,000 of their dollars, despite her protestations otherwise. Matters grow more criminally perilous when the only two friends Sid has managed not to lose are killed. The case in this gritty, masterfully crafted crime novel is far more complex, and deadly than anyone especially Sid, ever imagined it could be.

Author : Philip Slayton
Publisher : Penguin Canada
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2008-07-01
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9780143179658

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Lawyers Gone Bad by Philip Slayton Pdf

In this shocking and delicious exposé, Philip Slayton, a respected corporate lawyer and former dean of law, sheds light on those who betrayed clients and committed crimes—sometimes for very little personal gain.In this shocking and delicious exposé, Philip Slayton, a respected corporate lawyer and former dean of law, sheds light on those who betrayed clients and committed crimes—sometimes for very little personal gain. While recounting actual cases of Canadian lawyers who ran afoul of the law, using one-on-one interviews with the offenders and their families, Slayton searches for what drives a respected professional to corruption. Sharp and insightful, this book is a call for reform of the legal profession as well as an entertaining, eyebrow-raising look at the few who give lawyers a bad name.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Courts-martial and courts of inquiry
ISBN : PSU:000047601307

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The Army Lawyer by Anonim Pdf

Author : Steven J Harper
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2016-03-08
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780465097630

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The Lawyer Bubble by Steven J Harper Pdf

A noble profession is facing its defining moment. From law schools to the prestigious firms that represent the pinnacle of a legal career, a crisis is unfolding. News headlines tell part of the story—the growing oversupply of new lawyers, widespread career dissatisfaction, and spectacular implosions of pre-eminent law firms. Yet eager hordes of bright young people continue to step over each other as they seek jobs with high rates of depression, life-consuming hours, and little assurance of financial stability. The Great Recession has only worsened these trends, but correction is possible and, now, imperative. In The Lawyer Bubble, Steven J. Harper reveals how a culture of short-term thinking has blinded some of the nation’s finest minds to the long-run implications of their actions. Law school deans have ceded independent judgment to flawed U.S. News & World Report rankings criteria in the quest to maximize immediate results. Senior partners in the nation’s large law firms have focused on current profits to enhance American Lawyer rankings and individual wealth at great cost to their institutions. Yet, wiser decisions—being honest about the legal job market, revisiting the financial incentives currently driving bad behavior, eliminating the billable hour model, and more—can take the profession to a better place. A devastating indictment of the greed, shortsightedness, and dishonesty that now permeate the legal profession, this insider account is essential reading for anyone who wants to know how things went so wrong and how the profession can right itself once again.

Author : Katerina P. Lewinbuk
Publisher : Aspen Publishing
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2023-09-15
Category : Law
ISBN : 9798886142068

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Connecting Ethics and Practice by Katerina P. Lewinbuk Pdf

In Connecting Ethics and Practice: A Lawyer's Guide to Professional Responsibility, Third Edition, the author explains the legal, professional, and ethical constraints that regulate attorneys while keeping the modern law professor and student in mind. Contemporary cases and articles are used to provide for an easier understanding of the Model Rules and Judicial Cannons, which assists in preparing for law school exams and the MPRE. The author employs a user-friendly coursebook format organized in a logical manner while achieving a realistic and manageable length. Mind maps are provided with every chapter to help students visualize and remember selected rules, and discussion questions are used to allow the students to fully comprehend and digest the reading, while also demonstrating real-life struggles most lawyer face at some point in their careers. Based on the unique format, students systematically cover all important aspects of the legal journey from law school to the legal profession. New to the Third Edition: Revised chapters contain contemporary cases, discussions, and studies Updated Model Rule 7 (Advertising) Scholarship throughout the book (in Chs. 1, 4, 10, 12, and 14) has been updated to include more recent and engaging articles New cases: Ch. 7: Federico v. Lincoln Military Hous., LLC Ch. 10: In re Discipline of Hale Ch. 11: People v. Maynard Ch. 12: Bennett v. Hill-Boren, P.C. Benefits for instructors and students: The easy-to-follow logical sequence of all relevant rules are clearly articulated at the beginning of the book and then reiterated accordingly in every chapter The structured material is well-suited for a new or experienced professor Chapters are based on quality readings as opposed to quantity Engaging, realistic examples exhibit how each Rule relates to practice Simple, consistent organization of each chapter offers a clear and logical layout, allowing for ease of use and teaching throughout Chapter introductions begin with concise explanations of the applicable Rules to be discussed Readings are controversial, contemporary, and thought-provoking Flexible organization allows for the material to be adapted to meet the individual needs of each class; professors can use as much or as little guidance as needed, and the material can be adjusted for a 2- or 3-credit course Discussion questions at the end of each reading, as well as at the end of each chapter, encourage colorful and lively dialogue and participation (which can be used in detail if time permits, or just used for student understanding of the material for class preparation) Table of Model Rules with applicable page numbers provide easy reference

Author : Michael A. Cane
Publisher : Dell
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1995-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0440217709

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The Five Minute Lawyer's Guide to Bad Debts by Michael A. Cane Pdf

This collection of the most frequently asked questions about bad debt, credit problems, and bankruptcy gives you thousands of dollars' worth of legal advice. It also tells you where to find out more without unnecessary fees or high costs. From the Five-Minute Lawyer series.

Author : John,Laura Roach
Publisher : Wheatmark, Inc.
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2016-05-25
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781627873734

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Divorce in Peace: Alternatives to War from a Judge and Lawyer by John,Laura Roach Pdf

Before you and your spouse lawyer up, turn your family and finances upside down, and prepare for war, take a deep breath and learn about what your alternatives are to all-out war. Divorce in Peace revolutionizes the ways couples approach divorce by: • Explaining the family law court system • Describing in detail the alternatives to fighting in court • Providing unique insight and perspectives from a judge who has presided over 10,000 divorce cases and a lawyer who has represented clients in and mediated thousands of family law cases • Giving couples a complete analysis of how to best resolve family law disputes outside of court regardless of how contentious the issues are