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.

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.

The parallels between the cases against Richard Nixon and Donald Trump are strikingly similar. Both violated election laws; both abused the power of their office; both obstructed justice by muzzling investigators. Journalist Paul Clancy's newly updated biography of Sam Ervin, the brilliant country lawyer who unraveled Watergate and laid the groundwork for Nixon's ouster, is more relevant today than ever.

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.

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.

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.

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From renowned trial attorney and New York Times bestselling author Gerry Spence: a must own book for every lawyer and business professional seeking to make cutting-edge winning presentations--in court, at work, everywhere, any time. Gerry Spence is perhaps America's most renowned and successful trial lawyer, a man known for his deep convictions and his powerful courtroom presentations when he argues on behalf of ordinary people. Frequently pitted against teams of lawyers thrown against him by major corporate or government interests, he has never lost a criminal case and has not lost a civil jury trial since 1969. In Win Your Case, Spence shares a lifetime of experience teaching you how to win in any arena-the courtroom, the boardroom, the sales call, the salary review, the town council meeting-every venue where a case is to be made against adversaries who oppose the justice you seek. Relying on the successful courtroom methods he has developed over more than half a century, Spence shows both lawyers and laypersons how you can win your cases as he takes you step by step through the elements of a trial-from jury selection, the opening statement, the presentation of witnesses, their cross-examinations, and finally to the closing argument itself. Spence teaches you how to prepare yourselves for these wars. Then he leads you through the new, cutting-edge methods he uses in discovering the story in which you form the evidence into a compelling narrative, discover the point of view of the decision maker, anticipate and answer the counterarguments, and finally conclude the case with a winning final argument. To make a winning presentation, you are taught to prepare the power-person (the jury, the judge, the boss, the customer, the board) to hear your case. You are shown that your emotions, and theirs, are the source of your winning. You learn the power of your own fear, of honesty and caring and, yes, of love. You are instructed on how to role-play through the use of the psychodramatic technique, to both discover and tell the story of the case, and, at last, to pull it all together into the winning final argument. Whether you are presenting your case to a judge, a jury, a boss, a committee, or a customer, Win Your Case is an indispensable guide to success in every walk of life, in and out of the courtroom.