The saga of a middle aged lawyer fighting his way through the gauntlet of the Halls of Injustice in our American court system, Facing a double team of a prejudicial judge and quartet of home favored defense lawyers, Mel Levine battles for his client's rights and justice in the civil trial of the century. Sex and money carve the path to the virtual destruction of life, limb and incarceration of Levine and his battle for the rights of his client.
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admin (Monday, 08 February 2010)
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For many years in films and novels the civil trial has been the focus of intense dramas. Large soulless profit-seeking corporations have devastatingly injured individuals or communities. The flawed but fearless lawyer represents the victims and seeks justice for his or her client through a legal system that has complex procedures and doctrines. But ultimately the jury – a group of ordinary citizens – must decide whether the lawyer prevails and gains compensation for the victim. Into this genre comes Mel Levine, an imperfect spouse and father, but an aggressive and courageous fighter for his maimed client against seemingly insurmountable odds. Only a trial lawyer and novelist as experienced and talented as Norm Shabel could have created and maintained the drama of this trial without sacrificing the reality of the strategies and technicalities that structure it.
Dean Rayman L. Solomon
Rutgers University School of Law – Camden
len (Monday, 08 February 2010)
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“The Burning Gavel,” by Norman Shabel, is a thrilling roller-coaster ride of the ups and downs of a civil trial from an insider’s point of view. Melvin Levine, the tough, street-smart lawyer with a chip on his shoulder but a heart of gold, battles giant corporations, their hired gunslingers, and the justice system itself. In the end, Melvin shows us the true meaning of love, friendship, and honor. “The Burning Gavel” is a poignant, compelling, page-turner that can’t be put down.
Mark C. Rifkin
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