Review of How to Survive Protracted Civil Litigation

[Bethel Saint Bright]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "How to Survive Protracted Civil Litigation" by Claudia Barber.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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"How to Survive Protracted Civil Litigation" by Claudia Barber looks at the United States legal system and how the common person can get legal representation within their budget. The book takes a look at every aspect of the legal system, from the judges to how to raise funds for legal proceedings. This book can be a great place to start if you are not very conversant with the American legal system. If you already know how the system works, there might be one or two information that will add to what you already know.

I belong to the category of people who know little to nothing about the American legal system. The only things I have learned before reading this book (which aren't much) are from watching TV series like "Justice," "Boston Legal," and "Suits." This book has opened my eyes to much information about the American legal system hidden in plain sight. For instance, I have learned the reasons for choosing a jury trial over a bench trial and vice versa. I also now know how judges are selected and each process's impact on the justice system.

Although this book reads like a thesis report, it is packed with beneficial information for the reader. The author does well to back the information with credible research. The depth of research is shown by the number of materials the author cites in the "references" section. By my count, there are 101 materials cited by the author. This depth of work deserves commendation.

Beyond citing already published materials, the author uses practical examples to drive home the book's message. For instance, judges who do not want to do the right thing can learn from the stories of other judges like Robert K. Adrian, Aaron Persky, Robert C. Nalley, and Jonathan Newell. Also, anyone who has any doubts about using crowdfunding platforms to raise money for legal proceedings can learn a thing or two from Kyle Rittenhouse and George Zimmerman.

Finally, I can't find anything with which to fault this book. I commend the editors for doing an excellent job of making the book error-free. Apparently, there's no reason for me not to give this book a 5 out of 5 because it deserves it. I recommend this book to anyone interested in learning more about the American legal system.

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How to Survive Protracted Civil Litigation
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[Umesh Bhatt]

This book appears to contain materials and other materials related to American legal system and lawyers and judges might find it an interesting read. I would simply pass it.
The review is well presented. Thanks.