When Justice Prevails
A page-turning work of legal nonfiction, WHEN JUSTICE PREVAILS depicts in vivid detail the dramatic, often heartbreaking stories of Yerrid's clients. Writing compellingly about his own thoughts as he decides to take on each case, Yerrid offers insight into how he builds and executes his legal strategies, from opening remarks to the verbatim presentations of his emotionally charged closing arguments. Rarely have readers been given such direct access to all the fascinating moments of real-life...
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One of the Nation's Top Trial Lawyers Gives Readers a Front Row Seat to the Intriguing Inner-workings of the American Legal Process in When Justice Prevails. C. Steven Yerrid became a trial lawyer to make a difference. In an impressive career that spans more than 25 years, he has done just that. While successfully litigating virtually all types of civil cases, Yerrid has been the champion of those without the money and power usually necessary to battle corporate giants and win. In the process, he has helped to establish legal precedents that have had significant impact. Yerrid continues to "walk the walk," pursuing equal justice under the law for his clients regardless of their gender, race or socioeconomic status. In When Justice Prevails,Steve Yerrid presents eight of his most dramatic and challenging cases. Although they involve many different areas of the law - from the State of Florida's landmark case against "Big Tobacco," to medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, maritime catastrophe, and intellectual property law - they all share a common thread. Yerrid states, "Each case serves as a testament to the endurance of the human spirit. It is reflected in the victims' ability to overcome personal tragedy and loss, as well as in the jurors' struggle to find the truth and deliver a just verdict." A page-turning work of legal nonfiction, When Justice Prevails depicts in vivid detail the dramatic, often heartbreaking stories of Yerrid's clients. Writing compellingly about his own thoughts as he decides to take on each case, Yerrid offers insight into how he builds and executes his legal strategies, from opening remarks to the verbatim presentations of his emotionally charged closing arguments. Rarely have readers been given such direct access to all the fascinating moments of real-life trials - the sparring of the lawyers, the testimony of the witnesses, the turning points of cross examination, and the behind-the-scenes maneuverings of both Yerrid and his opponents. Riveting in content, each case confirms Steve Yerrid's deeply held belief that right can, and does, win out over might. Much more than courtroom drama, with its unforgettable stories of everyday people, When Justice Prevails puts a human face on the American legal system. Library Journal Well-known Florida trial lawyer Yerrid here presents eight of his most important cases on medical malpractice, liability, maritime catastrophe, tobacco, intellectual property, and other areas of law. He details his personal experiences with the clients, his preparation for litigation, and the trials themselves. Summaries of the cases and lengthy excerpts from the trials are included. Some cases, such as the Tampa Bay Skyway Bridge case, the Jessica Bowden (Johnny Jump-Up) case, and the Florida tobacco lawsuit, are well known. Yerrid also brings in personal views about life, family, and justice. While not as exciting as criminal cases, where life, death, and freedom are at stake, this book is nonetheless in the tradition of F. Lee Bailey's For the Defense, Roy Black's Black's Law, or Alan Dershowitz's The Best Defense. It is absorbing reading for trial fans, who will enjoy the inside details, real-life testimony, closing arguments, and insight into how a good trial lawyer thinks. Recommended for public libraries and libraries serving would-be lawyers.-Mary Jane Brustman, SUNY at Albany Libs. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
\ Library JournalWell-known Florida trial lawyer Yerrid here presents eight of his most important cases on medical malpractice, liability, maritime catastrophe, tobacco, intellectual property, and other areas of law. He details his personal experiences with the clients, his preparation for litigation, and the trials themselves. Summaries of the cases and lengthy excerpts from the trials are included. Some cases, such as the Tampa Bay Skyway Bridge case, the Jessica Bowden (Johnny Jump-Up) case, and the Florida tobacco lawsuit, are well known. Yerrid also brings in personal views about life, family, and justice. While not as exciting as criminal cases, where life, death, and freedom are at stake, this book is nonetheless in the tradition of F. Lee Bailey's For the Defense, Roy Black's Black's Law, or Alan Dershowitz's The Best Defense. It is absorbing reading for trial fans, who will enjoy the inside details, real-life testimony, closing arguments, and insight into how a good trial lawyer thinks. Recommended for public libraries and libraries serving would-be lawyers.-Mary Jane Brustman, SUNY at Albany Libs. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.\ \
