by John Sexton
First published 2015
John faces his first major federal case as the investigation begins. He must master every stage of civil litigation, from the initial fact-gathering through the final post-appeal challenges that can overturn everything. The legal system throws obstacle after obstacle in his path. Complex multi-party cases strain the courts to their breaking point. John learns that understanding the underlying themes behind legal standards matters as much as knowing the rules themselves. The most pressing issues emerge from years of case law and legal scholarship. Federal practice and procedure govern every move he makes. As John progresses through each step of the litigation process, he discovers that the burden on the judicial system affects everyone involved. His journey reveals how the law shapes human conflict and resolution.
Genres: american-fiction, law, academic, legal-thriller
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: legal-drama, procedural
853 pages · Hardcover · West Academic Publishing