"This book shows how Gandhi's early life in the law played a critical role in the subsequent evolution of his philosophy and theory of nonviolent civil disobedience. The author traces Gandhi's maturation from a tongue-tied novice to a competent professional, from civil rights lawyer to freedom fighter, finally integrating his principles of morality and spirituality into his political life"--Provided by publisher.

The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.

Inside this book, you'll find heartwarming stories of real people like you-people who have needed someone to come alongside them in a time of need. This isn't your typical attorney book, just like those at the Whitley Law Firm aren't your typical lawyers. Learn from Mr. Whitley's 40+ years of experience: How a lawyer can help you What to do if you're involved in an accident Why truck accidents are different Myths surrounding certain cases How Bob started this firm And much more "When I selected Bob to help my family, it was somewhat a leap of faith and I relied on what I had heard about him and what I had observed from his Attorneys on Call show. By the time we concluded the case, I knew I had made the right decision. He left no rock unturned as he pursued justice for my son. The case is over now but I consider him a friend and more importantly, Chase does too. We are both grateful that he went full steam ahead." - Jimmy Cayton, Chase's dad

A solid reference for both the everyday and the unexpected legal issues, written by practicing attorneys Law 101 is an essential reference that explains: How laws are made How the court system works How each area of the law impacts your daily life Key information for important questions: How does a lawsuit begin? How do civil and criminal law differ? When do state laws trump federal laws? What makes a contract solid? What can you expect if called as a juror? What can you expect if called as a witness? And other complex areas of the law that you need to know. No home reference shelf is complete without this indispensible guide. The new edition also includes information on legal subjects that have become more important recently, including alternative dispute resolution, privacy rights, and Internet law.

This book explains the secrets of leadership from leading lawyers who have taken their talent to new heights by combining legal expertise with exceptional leadership skills. It shows how leading lawyers capitalize on their advocacy and analytical skills and combine them with their visionary insights to reach new levels of success. It also demonstrates how to use advocacy and creativity, persuasion and inspiration, and team building to service clients and build successful organizations.

Shows lawyers how to manage their practices in a more business-like manner. It explains how to determine both personal and law firm goals.

Virtually all American judges are former lawyers. This book argues that these lawyer-judges instinctively favor the legal profession in their decisions and that this bias has far-reaching and deleterious effects on American law. There are many reasons for this bias, some obvious and some subtle. Fundamentally, it occurs because - regardless of political affiliation, race, or gender - every American judge shares a single characteristic: a career as a lawyer. This shared background results in the lawyer-judge bias. The book begins with a theoretical explanation of why judges naturally favor the interests of the legal profession and follows with case law examples from diverse areas, including legal ethics, criminal procedure, constitutional law, torts, evidence, and the business of law. The book closes with a case study of the Enron fiasco, an argument that the lawyer-judge bias has contributed to the overweening complexity of American law, and suggests some possible solutions.

"Like the popular earlier editions, the fourth edition of A Lawyer Writes puts the reader in the place of a first-year attorney faced with real-life assignments. In doing so, it teaches law students not only how to succeed in law school, but also how to succeed in the practice of law. Using graphics and visual samples that demonstrate both effective and ineffective analytical techniques, this updated edition illustrates best practices for objective legal analysis and provides an overview of the transition from objective to persuasive writing. The content and examples in the fourth edition have been supplemented, updated, and reorganized to provide an easy-to-use, step-by-step approach for learning legal analysis and objective writing. A Lawyer Writes aims to provide clear and concrete instruction about each facet of legal analysis, using the same order students will follow when performing the tasks in legal practice. The textbook also provides the relevant theory and background behind the choices attorneys make in their legal writing, enabling students to transfer those techniques to future settings. Speaking to its readers in a straightforward manner, A Lawyer Writes communicates essential skills and theories students can use throughout a lifetime of legal practice"--

We created this book to help every person who is not a lawyer but thinks they need one. We wanted to arm the reader with practical knowledge and questions to ask their prospective attorneys. To achieve this we gathered some of the best lawyers in Kansas City, Missouri in areas of personal injury, family law, criminal law, employment law, tax law, bankruptcy, etc. We asked these lawyers to put themselves in the place of their clients and write a chapter giving an overview of the types of claims that each potential client could have. This book is meant to answer the questions of "Do I need a lawyer?" and "How can I tell if I hired the right lawyer?" We hope you find this book helpful for any legal problem you may face in Kansas or Missouri. Good luck!

"For even the most experienced attorney admitted to practice in the state of Alabama, defending a DUI case has always presented special challenges. Today, mounting a successful defense is more difficult than ever. But now you have the advantage with Alabama DUI Defense: The Law and Practice, 5th Edition. This text and supplementary DVD contains the most important and up-to-date information to help you attain a successful verdict. Written by John T. Kirk, Patrick Mahaney, Whitney Polson, and James Nesci, Alabama DUI Defense: The Law and Practice, 5th Edition ensures that you have the most current materials dealing with the scientific and technological concepts and information available to successfully defend a DUI case in the state of Alabama. The authors provide the most recent and most relevant information available in the key areas of DUI law and practice including: DUI investigations, Field Sobriety Testing, Drug Recognition Evaluation, Blood and Breath Testing, Blood Alcohol Calculations, Pre-Trial Motions and Practice, Trial Practice, Sentencing and Probation, and more!"--