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The Case Against Lawyers by Catherine Crier from Books In Motion.com Audio CD – August 1, 2003

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One of the most respected legal journalists, Catherine Crier confronts an unfair legal system that produces profits for the few, and frustration and injustice for the many. The Case Against Lawyers is both an angry indictment and eloquent plea for a return to common sense. It decries a system of laws so complex that even their enforcers cannot understand them. It unmasks a litigation crazed society where billion-dollar judgements mostly line the pockets of personal injury lawyers. It deplores regulatory stupidity such as warning labels on strollers reading remove child before folding. This book will make readers hopping mad, and may make them realize the only response is to demand change. Now! As told by Cameron Beierle. 11 CD's 11.3 Hrs.

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Catherine Crier lambastes the Democrats, the Republicans, the businessmen, and the bureaucrats in this inspiring call to re-democratize America. --Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

Cathierine Crier blows the top off of the courthouse. This critique on our justice system is a must read. --Bill O'Reilly

The Case Against Lawyers puts the law back where it belongs - in the hearts, minds, and hands of the people. --Arianna Huffington

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An Emmy and duPont-Columbia Award-winning journalist, and the youngest state judge to ever be elected in Texas. A Dallas native, Crier earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and international affairs from the University of Texas and her Juris Doctor from Southern Methodist University School of Law. She began her career in law in 1978 as an Assistant District Attorney then Felony Chief Prosecutor for the Dallas County District Attorney’s office. From 1982 to 1984, Crier was a civil litigation attorney with Riddle & Brown, handling complex business and corporate matters. In 1984, she was elected to the 162nd District Court in Dallas County, Texas as a State District Judge. Shortly after her reelection to a second term on the bench, a chance meeting with a television news executive led to a dramatic career change.

In September, 1989, Crier was hired to co-anchor the premiere evening newscast on CNN. Additionally, she co-anchored Inside Politics, all election coverage, and hosted Crier & Company, a talk show covering news, politics and international issues. Crier joined ABC News in 1993 as a correspondent on 20/20 and as a regular substitute anchor for Peter Jennings on ABC’s World News Tonight and substitute host on Nightline. Crier was awarded a 1996 Emmy for Outstanding Investigative Journalism for her work on the segment “The Predators” which examined nursing home abuses throughout the United States.

In October of ’96, Crier became one of the founding television anchors for the Fox News Channel, with her prime time program, The Crier Report, and co-anchored the evening news, election coverage and Fox Files. Catherine joined Court TV’s distinguished team of anchors in November 1999. She served as Executive Editor, Legal News Specials, in addition to hosting Catherine Crier Live, until joining Cajole Entertainment in 2007 as a managing partner developing television, film and documentary projects.

Crier released her first book, the NYTimes bestseller, The Case Against Lawyers in October, 2002. Her second book, A Deadly Game: The Untold Story of the Scott Peterson Investigation became a #1 NYTimes bestseller and was followed by Contempt—How the Right is Wronging American Justice, and Final Analysis: The Untold Story of the Susan Polk Murder Case. Her fifth book, Patriot Acts—What Americans Must Do to Save the Republic, will be available November 1, 2011.

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P. Greasby

Arrived as expected

Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2011

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I kept borrowing this book from my local library but when it appeared at an unbeatable price, as a new book, I jumped at the chance. Of course now I have my own copy I'm a lot less motivated to read it. However this is a very interesting book which I am only half way through and even still I quote sections of it on a daily basis in conversations. I have heard reviews suggesting the book starts well but goes downhill. I cannot comment as I've only read the first half. I'd be amazed though if this happens. I'm studying a postgraduate course in law so I'm using this to understand the need to maintain common sense in the profession, as this book highlights the corruption, craziness, misinterpretation, and poor ethics inherent within the legal profession in US.

Whether you're a lawyer or enjoy reading about legal atrocities, then you will probably enjoy this book. It is well written and very entertaining. It's the kind of book where you'll occasionally find an urge to stop reading and tell random people what you've just read. Or even read certain parts twice because either you didn't believe it on the first attempt or just want to repeat the "you've got to be kidding me" experience.

I'm happy to add this book to my collection and if I ever make it as a lawyer I'll be unapologetic about having this on my bookshelf for years to come.

Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2015

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I find myself waiting for justice. It is going on four years, now, for my direct appeal to run its course. It seems injustice has found a home in Florida's county courts. In my case, there was no crime. A lawyer, and disgraced former deputy sheriff (porn phreak), had the audacity to falsely accuse me of cyberstalking him. Also, a junior prosecutor and 20-year veteran public defender (tweedle dum and tweedle dee) helped him secure my wrongful conviction. I am also writing my book, "Unleashing the Unimaginable," about how lawyers are taking control of Florida's courts. I am writing as I am waiting.

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mark singleton

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Complaints but no proposals or solutions

Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2015

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Fox News pandering of the highest order.

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Zoey Roosevelt

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Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2005

This small book contains many examples of how our society is being controlled by politicians, attorneys and bureaucrats, rather than by our own autonomy.

There are too many people who leave their community, business or personal challenges up to their perception of how much power politicians, attorneys and bureaucrats have over all of us.

And this is at a heavy price, because the more citizens look externally for answers, the more they give up their right to the freedom that this country's was built upon.

Yet, having read this book, I'm still asking "What would happen if we didn't have political correctness?"

Would Anita Hill's contribution to the women in the American workforce be for not?

Would there be a "payback" uproar in the workplace?

Would less minorities have a chance at the American Dream?

Though honesty is important, and judging people based upon their character, in the present moment is also important.

Would that happen without laws to encourage opportunities for all?

Though there are many points in which I agree with Catherine, throughout this book, I must say that this book also inspired unanswered questions in my mind, on political correctness - and that's a good thing.

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Buster Gibbs

We the people ripped off by the lawyers and politicians.

Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2016

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A must read by those who suspect that the political and legal systems are corrupt. It is good insight into why we have the movement trying to bring the concept of "We the People" back to the forefront.

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KF (My real name initial)

The Case Against Lawyers: How the Lawyers, Politic...

Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2008

I love this book. The author is very serious. Unlike some scholars kept telling people the advantages of the US political and legal systems, the author provided evidence that facts are in the opposite. The author has very good education. She was a prosecutor, a former judge and now journalist. I think students majoring in political sciences or government studies should carefully read the book.

Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2003

Oh my gosh, as infuriating to read as it is impossible to put down. Opinionated, short cases strung together in a harsh light. I got a better education into the workings of our legal system here than anywhere else, opening my eyes to a lot of hype that formed my opinions based on smoke and mirrors that Crier exposes. When a piece turns my thinking around, I'm impressed; Crier did it.
Lawyers play more games with the truth than we want to know, which helps answer the old question of why no lawyers never drown: they float. So how do we stop it? Call a lawyer?
FYI: my boss ordered about tweny copies of this as gifts to people like Chicago Mayor Rich Daley as gifts; Daley sent back a personal note of thanks, but none of the judges who received copies said anything; hmm, imagine that! ;)

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