Trying For 55 Years: Legal cases that effected the law and affected the lawyer - Paperback

by Michael D. Schottland (Author)

In Trying . . . For 55 Years, Michael D. Schottland reflects on his distinguished five-decade career as a lawyer, offering an unparalleled look into the life of a legal professional who has seen it all. Through a series of impactful case studies, Schottland reveals the moments that defined his journey-cases that shaped both the law and his practice. From his first million-dollar verdict to landmark personal injury cases, and even controversial legal battles during the Vietnam era, Schottland's storytelling brings the raw and transformative experiences of the courtroom to life. This memoir blends legal insight with personal reflection, recounting how each case, whether a triumph or a setback, influenced his understanding of justice, ethics, and responsibility. Schottland's stories not only highlight the evolution of his own legal philosophy but also explore broader issues in the American legal system. For law enthusiasts, aspiring attorneys, or anyone interested in the human side of the law, Trying . . . For 55 Years is a compelling journey through one lawyer's quest for justice._