Melvin Belli: King of the Courtroom (Hardcover)

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Product Description

Melvin Belli was a rogue, a charmer and a rule bender in the courtroom. He led the way for many of the multimillion-dollar lawsuits we see today in the news. Known for his controversial representation of Jack Ruby, Belli pioneered legal strategies and wrote many books revealing his unconventional courtroom wisdom. He was a crusader notorious for his scandalous court cases, and won large awards for his clients often with unorthodox tactics. Dubbed King of Torts by Life Magazine, Belli represented the likes of Lana Turner, George Foreman, Mickey Cohen, and the Rolling Stones.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Barricade Books; 1 edition (March 25, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1569803242
• ISBN-13: 978-1569803240
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #962,483 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining Read, June 21, 2007

By	Nancy Crenshaw (Colorado) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Author Mark Shaw has gathered a lifetime of curious incidents and facts about a diverse character and assembled a delightful and informative biography. Regardless of your knowledge or interest in the practice or history of law, you will be captivated by the antics of Melvin Belli and his tremendous accomplishments that changed the American legal scene. From the fight against tobacco companies to the defense of Jack Ruby, from his charitable work to his sexual escapades, from his childhood to his sixth marriage, the man hiding behind the celebrity emerges in a colorful, riotous, and somewhat "larger than life" portrayal.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Totally entertaining, March 23, 2007

By	Leda Sanford - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Mark Shaw's revelatory tale about Melvin Belli is a page turner and fodder for movie . He was an American original who left an indelible mark on how law is practiced in the USA. Only in America could such a colorful and unorthodox person be produced and Mark Shaw's book paints his indelible portrait.

Leda Sanford

4.0 out of 5 stars Great modern-day take on the legend, July 6, 2008

By	Alexander Wheeler (Lancaster, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a fun and easy-to-read inside look at the life and times of the legend of the plaintiff's bar. Full of great tidbits and anecdotes.