Lack of access of the poor and middle class to civil courts, suits that benefit only lawyers, litigation tactics devoted to victory rather than truth or justice, and inefficient courts are some of the issues addressed by Judge Gerber in his outspoken critical appraisal of America's legal profession and judiciary. The author suggests practical--and in some cases radical--remedies needed to make the system responsive to the public and to give substance to the ideal of equal justice for all. Gerber's criticisms of the legal profession today are far-reaching, and the self-reflection in which...
Lack of access of the poor and middle class to civil courts, suits that benefit only lawyers, litigation tactics devoted to victory rather than tru...
Explains how US judges and courts do more harm than good when applying certain criminal laws and policies. Judge Gerber argues that a justice-oriented system can be achieved when politicians surrender control of the legal system to professionals in the field.
Explains how US judges and courts do more harm than good when applying certain criminal laws and policies. Judge Gerber argues that a justice-oriented...
