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Download or read book Great American Lawyers 2 Volumes written by John R. Vile and published by ABC-CLIO. This book was released on 2001 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This two volume set offers unmatched insight into the lives and careers of 100 of America's most notable defense and prosecuting attorneys. Trial lawyers, noted one observer, are "the closest thing America has to the Knights of the Round Table." In this new two volume encyclopedia, which chronicles the lives and careers of America's 100 greatest trial lawyers, readers can explore the historic legal careers of extraordinary barristers like Thomas Jefferson, the young Virginia attorney who drafted the Declaration of Independence, and Daniel Webster, staunch defender of the union. Readers will also meet contemporary litigators like Lawrence Tribe, who led the fight against the tobacco industry; Marian Wright Edelman, a leading advocate for children's rights; Alan Dershowitz, renowned criminal appellate lawyer and public intellectual; and Johnnie Cochran, the defense attorney whose spectacular victory in the O. J. Simpson trial propelled him to superstardom. In the stories of these preeminent litigators, readers will discover not only what qualities make a great lawyer, but also how much we owe to those who have served as our legal advocates. Full essays on the lives and cases of America's 100 most famous lawyers, from John Adams to Johnnie Cochran Shorter essays on other well-known attorneys, including John Grisham, Barry Scheck, and Leslie Abramson Contributions from more than 50 lawyers, political scientists, historians, and other scholars Entries on famous law partners, Alexis de Tocqueville's view of American lawyers, great trials, and much more

Download or read book Great American Lawyers 2 volumes written by John R. Vile and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2001-06-08 with total page 850 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This two volume set offers unmatched insight into the lives and careers of 100 of America's most notable defense and prosecuting attorneys. Trial lawyers, noted one observer, are "the closest thing America has to the Knights of the Round Table." In this new two volume encyclopedia, which chronicles the lives and careers of America's 100 greatest trial lawyers, readers can explore the historic legal careers of extraordinary barristers like Thomas Jefferson, the young Virginia attorney who drafted the Declaration of Independence, and Daniel Webster, staunch defender of the union. Readers will also meet contemporary litigators like Lawrence Tribe, who led the fight against the tobacco industry; Marian Wright Edelman, a leading advocate for children's rights; Alan Dershowitz, renowned criminal appellate lawyer and public intellectual; and Johnnie Cochran, the defense attorney whose spectacular victory in the O. J. Simpson trial propelled him to superstardom. In the stories of these preeminent litigators, readers will discover not only what qualities make a great lawyer, but also how much we owe to those who have served as our legal advocates.

Download or read book Great American Lawyers the Lives and Influence of Judges and Lawyers who Have Acquired Permanent National Reputation and Have Developed the Jurisprudence of the United States written by William Draper Lewis and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book The American Legal System for Foreign Lawyers written by Eldon Reiley and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2014-11-12 with total page 626 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heavily classroom-tested by the authors and other instructors, this powerful teaching tool puts an emphasis on vocabulary and solid learning aids to introduce the American legal system to foreign law students. Focusing on constitutional law, the authors provide in-depth coverage of major issues such as the health care mandate, Arizona immigration law, the Defense of Marriage Act, affirmative action, the Supreme Court citation on international authority and more. The American Legal System for Foreign Lawyers uses contract law to show the continued development of common law and considers the role and function of judges, characterizing the differences between common and civil law. Other important issues are highlighted such as the differences between judicial review of legislation under constitutional challenge, judicial interpretation of statutes, and judicial development and application of common law contract and property law principles. Interesting cases and solid case-reading coverage combine with tables, graphical material, and glossaries to help students grasp United States law. Features of The American Legal System for Foreign Lawyers: Heavily class-room tested by the authors and other instructors In-depth coverage of major issues Health Care Mandate Arizona immigration law Defense of Marriage Act Absorption of the Second Amendment Affirmative Action Supreme Court citation on international authority Uses contract law to show continued development of common law Considers the role and function of judges, characterizing the differences between common and civil law Highlights important differences judicial review of legislation under constitutional challenge judicial interpretation of statutes judicial development and application of common law contract and property law principles Teaching and learning aids tables charts and graphical materials chapter and whole book glossaries Interesting cases and coverage of case-reading

Download or read book Great American Lawyers written by William Draper Lewis and published by . This book was released on 2014-12-07 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hardcover reprint of the original 1907 edition - beautifully bound in brown cloth covers featuring titles stamped in gold, 8vo - 6x9. No adjustments have been made to the original text, giving readers the full antiquarian experience. For quality purposes, all text and images are printed as black and white. This item is printed on demand. Book Information: Lewis, William Draper. Great American Lawyers: The Lives And Influence Of Judges And Lawyers Who Have Acquired Permanent National Reputation, And Have Developed The Jurisprudence Of The United States. A History Of The Legal Profession In America. Indiana: Repressed Publishing LLC, 2012. Original Publishing: Lewis, William Draper. Great American Lawyers: The Lives And Influence Of Judges And Lawyers Who Have Acquired Permanent National Reputation, And Have Developed The Jurisprudence Of The United States. A History Of The Legal Profession In America, . Philadelphia: The John C. Winston Co., 1907. Subject: Lawyers

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