Lawyer: A Life of Counsel and Controversy

by Arthur L. Liman

Book Overview

During nearly half a century of practicing law, Arthur L. Liman represented the very best ideals of his profession. He was renowned both for his brilliance as a corporate lawyer and for his commitment to public service and pro bono work. Vanity Fair called him a "big trouble" lawyer--i.e., the lawyer you call when you're in it.

In this candid memoir, written in the months before his death, Liman discusses his life in the law from the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1586481770
• ISBN13: 9781586481773
• Release Date: September 2002
• Publisher: PublicAffairs
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

One of the best books in general, highly recommend it for anyone interested in law

I can hardly understand mediocre to negative reviews, and the fact that there are only five reviews for such an excellent book. If anyone is hesitating from reading this book as I was upon reading reviews, please take my word and give it a chance! I am sure first 20~30 pages would prove its value to you, especially if you are interested in law.

GREAT LAW...GREAT LAWYER

Arthur Liman is the ultimate example of a LAWYER with talent, intelligence, and involvement in most great cases from 1965 through his death in 1997. This is a MUST READ for any aspiring laweyer and certainly a boost to a practicing lawyer. One of my lifetime 10 best books.Milken, the Contra-Ran Scandal, Atticca Riots,...he was the man there.

A great book, very enjoyable to read

This is a remarkable autobiography. I highly recommend it, especially to those considering entering the legal profession. Liman is a superb writer who's easy-to-read style makes reading the book both an enjoyable and worthwhile experience. Most importantly, Liman vindicates the legal profession by stressing the important contribution that good lawyers can offer to society. He also provides interesting insight into his role as a defense lawyer in the Michael Milken case and as a key player in the investigations of the Attica Prison riot and the Iran Contra scandal.Regards,Hans Perl-Matanzo(...)