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 THIS BOOK SAYS IT ALL -- AND CLEARLY! October 28, 1999
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
As a former law office manager in a one person office, I can attest to the fact that what Mr. Gerstl says really goes on in a law office; and that lawyers, who are always pressed for time, cut corners where they can, and have to delay things so they can get SOMETHING done.His horror story is unfortunately very real. More important, his idea of mediation really does work. The book is easy to read, clear, and convincing.
WE CAN ALL LEARN FROM THIS BOOK October 24, 1999
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have been a Legal Secretary for 15 years. As a result, I feel I have a pretty good handle on what goes on in a law office. Hugo Gerstl's book is RIGHT ON -- that's the way things happen, and all too often it is not just the lawyer, but a combination of what the client insists on and the lawyer's attempt to meet that expectation, even if it's unrealistic.I think that Mr. Gerstl's suggestions about how we really can solve our human differences are particularly valuable. It's a fast, easy read.
WANT TO AVOID NEEDLESS EXPENSE & BLOODHSED? October 7, 1999
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
If you are facing any kind of legal dispute and want to avoid needless expense and bloodshed, by all means BY THIS BOOK AND READ IT CAREFULLY as you would a valuable reference source.The author cuts through legal gobbledook and speaks to all of us in plain, easy-to-understand language. It's user friendly. At the same time, it is an expose of the legal profession -- how lawyers charge what they do and control the way we think -- and how to take control back. I was surprised to learn than we have the right to hire and fire a lawyer at will, the right to question a lawyer's bill, and the right to fee arbitration. Even more, I was impressed by Mr. Gerstl's suggestions for a better, SANER way to resolve conflicts. It's about time we had a book like this.
My Hat's Off to the Author! October 25, 1999
Zvi Morik (dekelpbl@netvision.net.il) (Tel Aviv, Israel)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I am a major Israeli publisher of general trade and academic titles (Dekel, Tamar, etc.). I first met Mr. Gerstl at Book Expo America in 1997. At that time, I had had no dealings with the American legal system and didn't believe that I would have need to deal with the system.How wrong I was! When I sold the rights to our book on Krav Maga, the Israeli hand-defense system, Mr. Gerstl was quick to help me through the pitfalls of negotiations, both with our American Publisher and with our technical editor. Mr. Gerstl provided an invaluable service promptly, simply and expeditiously. I understood everything he was doing all the way. His book, HOW TO CUT YOUR LEGAL BILLS IN HALF, is very much like Mr. Gerstl himself - very pleasant, clear, prompt, and no-nonsense. He has a point to make; he makes that point clearly and without an abundance of emotion, and he moves on to the next point. When the book is finished, you realize how much you have learned about the system and why we should do everything possible to AVOID litigation. I took Mr. Gerstl's advice -- and practiced what he preached -- and the result was gratifying indeed! This is an outstanding everyday reference work for everyone in America who has ever dealt with or contemplates dealing with the legal system.
IF YOU WANT TO BE A GOOD LAWYER, READ THIS BOOK! October 24, 1999
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
As a pre-law student at University of California, San Diego, I am particularly interested in the nuts and bolts of law practice. You learn a lot about "the law" in Law School, but that really doesn't prepare you for "real life" as a lawyer.I found this book very easy to read. Moreimportant, it offered me options for the kind of lawyer I would like to be. I recommend it for just about everyone.
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