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2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
A bunch of fun! Jun 07, 2010
By B. Friest
I picked this book up on a Sat. morning and finished it Sunday night. It was really a great read, lots of fun, and a fantastic story. I found myself wanting to be the young lawyer. His surprise at the end just made me smile.....
Pick up the book and I'll bet you will too.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Gripping and life-affirming Jan 19, 2011
By Tick Tock
I loved this novel and, like a previous reviewer, finished it in less than two days. I could not put it down. On the surface, the subject matter does not seem to lend itself to a gripping page turner: a corporate lawyer, compelled by conscience and duty, takes on a pro bono case to defend an impoverished immigration attorney who has been charged in a marriage/green card conspiracy. However, Mr. Kraft has created a complex character in the protagonist Martin Steadman: an accomplished attorney who finds his corporate work does not fulfill the idealistic roots of his original entry into the profession. As Steadman's idealism ends up derailing his path to partner in his firm, and earns him the ire of his higher-up, the reader becomes more and more a part of Steadman's pro bono cause. By the end, Steadman's joys and sorrows regarding his professional life become the reader's joys and sorrows, and Steadman stands out as a bright and noble figure in a world of grey suits and stern countenances.
What also sets this novel apart is the deceptive complexity of Mr. Kraft's imagery and plot. While the narrative is racing along, the reader often does not realize it is the author's simple and beautiful prose which propels the action along. And much of the action is in the interior life and mind of Steadman: we are given a fascinating map of the psychology of the idealistic attorney, torn between professional ambition and the moral roots of the law.
The perfect book for both the law student and the senior partner, but also for anyone who wants to read an elegant, crisp, and ultimately, life-affirming tale of sticking true to one's soul even while seeking to excel in their profession. Excellent and highly recommended.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Ethical decisions for a young lawyer tapped for a pro bono case Jan 03, 2011
By aborden
An inside look at the ethical issues facing a young lawyer when trying to rise within a firm while staying true to his beliefs about justice (and access to justice). It's written by a lawyer and really gets at the personalities and politics you have to deal with as an associate -- and the rewards of pro bono work. It also captures the atmosphere of NY courts and firms, as well as the unpredictability of clients. A suspenseful and enjoyable novel.
A provocative page turner. Dec 30, 2010
By Kathleen Kraft
Martin Steadman's pursuit of justice for his client despite all odds will move those in the legal field or anyone inspired by Martin Luther King's words: The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.
Set in New York City, the vivid characters in this book come alive through Kraft's realistic and fast-paced dialogue both in and out of the courtroom.
Don't miss this page turner!
Soon-to-be classic courtroom thriller Apr 21, 2009
By L. Curtis
"rebecca clarke dot org"
This beautifully structured novel draws you in, and then gains momentum and power with its hard-hitting and vivid courtroom scenes. Protagonist Martin Steadman is an idealistic young lawyer torn between loyalty to his firm, and his sense of responsibility in a pro bono case he is appointed to. A real page-turner right to the (surprise) ending!
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