Review by sdufff2000 -- The Trials of Frank Strong, Atto...

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[Following is a volunteer review of "The Trials of Frank Strong, Attorney at Law" by J.T. Hartman.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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The Trials of Frank Strong, Attorney at Law by J.T. Hartman is the story of an extortion attempt using a weakness in the legal system. Lewis Greene files a lawsuit against Harwinder Singh for unfair wages and promises not kept. He claims to have worked at the grocery store owned by Mr. Singh for three years, and he says he accepted slave wages because he was promised that he would be made a partner when Mr. Singh upgraded to a larger store. Frank Strong agrees to represent Mr. Singh when he learns that Mr. Greene has never worked at the store and lawsuit is an attempt to extort money knowing that most people faced with such a claim would pay to keep from going to court. Mr. Greene retains two unprincipled lawyers to represent him. The story takes the reader through depositions, offers for settlement, trial preparation, and the trial. It is a detailed insight into the workings of a legal case.

There are many aspects of the legal system that are illustrated in a clear, knowledgeable, and sometimes humorous way. The story accurately describes the practice of frivolous lawsuits being filed with the knowledge that many invalid claims are paid simply to avoid the expense and inconvenience of legal proceedings. The two lawyers hired by Mr. Greene are well developed as men with no scruples, willing to file false claims to gain from the results. Joe is an old, retired lawyer who reveals an entirely different view of the legal profession from that held by Frank. Frank is a mostly honest man who knows how to manipulate the legal process.

During the time that Frank is representing Mr. Singh, he breaks up with his girlfriend and moves first to an extended stay hotel and then to a senior citizen community, even though he is only in his late thirties. He is captivated by Cynthia, the manager, and immediately wants to know her better. Frank’s initial stereotypical opinion of the old people in the community changes completely as he meets each of the interesting characters and gets to know them. Frank reveals himself to be much less confident out of the law offices and courtroom.

I have rated this book with 4 out of 4 stars. It is well written and makes the reader keep reading to find out what happens with the lawsuit. Some of Frank’s thinking makes you laugh out loud. I found nothing objectionable in the story.

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The Trials of Frank Strong, Attorney at Law
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