Disrobed: An Inside Look at the Life and Work of a Federal Trial Judge
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| Rating | : | 4.53 (667 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0314606629 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 456 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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I think Peter Gotti wrote the bad reviews! C's Mom As a lawyer who has come across Judge Block in my career, I have to say I received my copy with trepidation after reading all the negative reviews. Not to worry, even with a couple of distracting kids around, I managed to power through the book in about 4 days. The book is an easy read - not full of boring dissertations that will put you to sleep, but filled with amusing anecdotes that will have you chuckling (there are a couple of s. The Life of A Federal Judge Frederick S. Goethel So, how do you become a Federal judge and what do you do once you gain that lofty seat? Judge Block has written a book that will answer those questions and more. From the time he graduated law school through to his time on the bench, this book is the story of Judge Blocks legal career.The information on becoming a judge (how they are picked and approve ) was fascinating. In addition, the duties he outlines were also quite interesting. Content lives up to its promising title. Michael Louis Minns It certainly didn't hurt that a former President of the United States endorsed the book. Couple that with a title that promised a great deal and I was hooked to buy it. As a trial lawyer, my biggest regret was that I had not had the opportunity to try a case in this Judge's courtroom. By the end of the book you get to know the Judge, and like him. Wise and Humble. Honest and open. Easy to read. Kind to his peers and to the parties wh
A version of this article appeared in print on August 12, 2012, on page MB3 of the New York edition with the headline: Exploring a Lyricist and a Brooklyn Bohemia . Clinton Foundation and 42nd President of the United States --President Bill ClintonAt 78, Frederic Block is going strong. He still hears cases as a senior judge in Federal District Court for the Eastern District, which has jurisdiction over Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island. Judge Block gives the reader an engaging, often humorous account of his life, as always, and a compelling introduction to the world of a Federal judge whose decisions are subject to plenty of public scrutiny but whose decision-making process remains a m
Get a unique look at the life and trials of Federal District Court Judge Frederic Block, whose bench sits in the heart of New York City. The Judge discusses the death penalty, racketeering, gun laws, drug laws, discrimination laws, race riots, terrorism, and foreign affairs, as well as the more humble aspects of being a man on the bench.. The book was written for the general public in an effort to explain, in practical terms, the perspective behind some of the most newsworthy and sensational cases of the last 20 years
Fred Block practiced law for 34 years as a small-town lawyer before he was appointed to the federal district court bench in 1994 by President Bill Clinton. . Far removed from New York City he made his mark in private practice by successfully handling a number of pivotal national cases. He is an Indiana University alumnus and received his law degree from Cornell Law School. A jazz musician, he previously showed off his artistic talent in an off-Broadway musical he