Author : Sam J. Ervin Jr.
Publisher : UNC Press Books
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 15,41 MB
Release : 2014-02-01
Category : Humor
ISBN : 0807875732
Originally published in 1984, Senator Ervin's delightful collection of stories and anecdotes winds its way from his native Morganton through Chapel Hill and Harvard, the military, the North Carolina Supreme Court, the United States Senate, and Watergate. It represents a lifetime of wit and wisdom--told in the late Senator Ervin's inimitable style.
Author : Gerry Spence
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 38,51 MB
Release : 1997-10-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780312169145
The Making of a Country Lawyer is the firsthand account of a beloved American attorney, a modern-day folk hero, a man who has devoted his life's work to the downtrodden and damned. It is the story of a wayward son who, at the age of twenty, suffered an immense and tragic loss. It is this single dark moment in Spence's life that transformed him, preparing him to be a trial lawyer, eventually handling such landmark cases as the defence of Randy Weaver and the vindication of Karen Silkwood. This is the stirring memoir of a man who has captured the American imagination at a time when our belief in our values and in ourselves has been shaken to the core, told as only Gerry Spence can.
Author : F. Lyman Windolph
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 38,44 MB
Release : 2016-11-11
Category : Law
ISBN : 1512808830
These finely tempered reflections of a small city lawyer restate, in a graceful and informal manner, the true meaning of law and government to ordinary men. F. Lyman Windolph, for twenty-five years a prominent attorney in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, has handled almost every kind of legal case in his career, and through his close association with his clients he has gained an understanding of their lives and problems which, coupled with his wide legal knowledge, and alert sense of the social questions of the present, gives his essays a disarming and reassuring tone. Lawyers especially will enjoy his discussion of his experience with various cases and the more general topics of the value of the jury system, the difference between city and country trials, the ethics of defending guilty clients. But all will find the chapters on the meaning of democracy and liberalism and the indirect picture which the book gives of the day-by-day life in a small American community richly rewarding. In the last instance, two final essays—one on the Pennsylvania Dutch religious sects and "A Letter to My Father"—are particularly delightful. Several of the chapters have previously been published in the Atlantic Monthly and other magazines.
Author : Alvin J. Ziontz
Publisher : University of Washington Press
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 26,17 MB
Release : 2011-03-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0295800208
In his memoir, Alvin Ziontz reflects on his more than thirty years representing Indian tribes, from a time when Indian law was little known through landmark battles that upheld tribal sovereignty. He discusses the growth and maturation of tribal government and the underlying tensions between Indian society and the non-Indian world. A Lawyer in Indian Country presents vignettes of reservation life and recounts some of the memorable legal cases that illustrate the challenges faced by individual Indians and tribes. As the senior attorney arguing U.S. v. Washington, Ziontz was a party to the historic 1974 Boldt decision that affirmed the Pacific Northwest tribes' treaty fishing rights, with ramifications for tribal rights nationwide. His work took him to reservations in Montana, Wyoming, and Minnesota, as well as Washington and Alaska, and he describes not only the work of a tribal attorney but also his personal entry into the life of Indian country. Ziontz continued to fight for tribal rights into the late 1990s, as the Makah tribe of Washington sought to resume its traditional whale hunts. Throughout his book, Ziontz traces his own path through this public history - one man's pursuit of a life built around the principles of integrity and justice.
Author : Paul R. Clancy
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 31,3 MB
Release : 1974
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780253145406
This engaging and objective biography gives us a comprehensive account of Ervin's life and career, tracing his development from a shy romantic youth into the complex and mature man. The author tells of the boyhood years in North Carolina, the influences of family, friends, and history, the college years, World War I, and Harvard, as well as Ervin's frequently colorful apprenticeship as country lawyer, judge, state legislator, congressman, and senator. Clancy brings to his task a thorough knowledge of Ervin developed while covering his activities prior to and during Watergate. He has had many exclusive private interviews with the Senator, his wife, family, friends, and staff during which Ervin in particular shared many reminiscences, anecdotes, and stories which have not appeared before.
Author : Gerry Spence
Publisher :
Page : 437 pages
File Size : 26,5 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Country lawyers
ISBN : 9780312146733
The Making of a Country Lawyer is, like Clarence Darrow's The Story of My Life, the first-hand account of a beloved American attorney, a modern-day folk hero, a man who has devoted his life's work to the innocent and the damned. With the simple power of John Steinbeck, the bestselling author of From Freedom to Slavery now writes this painfully honest autobiography, revealing how he became one of the greatest trial lawyers of our time. 60 photos.
Author : Esq. John E. Tyo
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,56 MB
Release : 2024-07-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
Experience the Unparalleled Satisfaction of Rural Law Practice: Serving Multi-Generational Communities, Upholding Justice, and Embodying the Rule of Law. In Country Lawyer, Last Of A Dying Breed, you will be taken on an intimate journey into the heart of a small village law office, where two dedicated lawyers serve a community that feels more like a family. This is not just a tale of legal proceedings, but a vivid portrayal of a life dedicated to service, justice, and the rule of law. Each day in this rural practice is a new adventure, a fresh opportunity to make a difference. The lawyers' commitment to their clients is unwavering, their services provided at a cost that respects the financial realities of their community. This is a law practice that truly embodies the spirit of community service, where the lawyers are not just professionals, but also friends, confidants, and pillars of their village. The narrative beautifully captures the essence of why these lawyers chose their profession - not for fame or fortune, but to contribute positively to their community, to be a beacon of justice and fairness, and to uphold the sacred rule of law. Their practice is hands-on, people-centered, and deeply satisfying, a testament to the profound fulfillment that comes from serving others. Country Lawyer, Last Of A Dying Breed is more than a book; it's an invitation to experience the unique satisfaction of rural law practice. It's a tribute to those who dedicate their lives to serving others, a celebration of the rule of law, and a reminder of the vital role that lawyers play in our society.
Author : Albert M. Bouic
Publisher :
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 15,19 MB
Release : 1958
Category : Lawyers
ISBN :
Author : William Uhler Hensel
Publisher :
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 40,68 MB
Release : 1910
Category : Lawyers
ISBN :
Author : Henry Augustus Shute
Publisher :
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 49,3 MB
Release : 1911
Category :
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