Lawyer: My Trials and Jubilations

This book is an amazing biography of a once in a lifetime super lawyer. Joe talks about his life, trials, and the famous case that made him a household name, Penzzoil v. Texaco. He did include his summation in the Pennzoil case. A summation that got the jury to award 11 Billion dollars judgment. This book is a must read for every aspiring trial lawyer.

Having been in law practice for just over 15 years, I've always sought inspiration from my older, more experienced and [much more] wizened colleagues. I've often found such inspiration in the example of well known trial lawyers who seem "larger than life." I don't really compare myself to any of these great legal lions. However, I do draw from their gutsy manner and styles, their talent and inspiration. Joe Jamail is one fine example of a great trial lawyer -- whose enormous success almost speaks for itself. I for one am quite willing to overlook any personal flaws or quirks among such great colleagues, in favor of learning the wisdom of their experience and trememdous success.

Mr. Jamail's book is terrific. Yes he's a little full of himself but his results are real and he has accomplished a lot in his legal career. He's also had a few major financial scores that have put him in a very unique class of lawyer. This is a fun book with many stories about individual cases that made an impression on Joe and thus inspired him to fight for his client.

I found Joe's book entertaining and easy to read. His passion for his clients and job is a trait not held by most in the law profession.

Joe's account of his life is told in the great prose of a trial lawyer. I really liked this book, if you want a look into this "larger than life" man, buy it. You pay!