Prosecutor Defender Counselor: The Memoirs of Robert B. Fiske, Jr
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| Rating | : | 4.95 (720 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0983062218 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 352 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-05-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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Bob Fiske's “life story is an inspiration to all Americans, not just those directly involved in the private or public practice of law.”-– Senator George J. Untouchable”), the Three Mile Island nuclear disaster, the USFL vs. It's an insider's look at some of the most fascinating and important cases of our time, complete with telling anecdotes, colorful characters and legal cliff-hangers.. NFL, the most contentious America's Cup ever, and the financial swindler Bernie Madoff.This is Bob Fiske's legal autobiography. In private practice at Davis Polk & Wardwell and as United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, he has been involved in some of the highest profile cases of our time. Not only was he called on to act in the politically charged Whitewater affair including the death (suicide or murder?) of the Clinton aide Vincent Foster, but also the prosecution of drug kingpin Nicky Barnes (“Mr. MitchellBob Fiske is one of the best-known and most respected lawyers of the past half century
johnny1Five Stars Excellent product excellent seller. "Five Stars" according to johnny1Five Stars Excellent product excellent seller. 29. Excellent product excellent seller. 9 said Five Stars. Excellent product excellent seller. A Singularly Great Attorney This is a wonderful book that tells the life and legal career of a great lawyer. I had the privilege of working in his office when he was U.S. Attorney in the SDNY. While I never worked directly with him I did watch him argue in court. His demeanor, intelligent articulation, and poise before the Court always stayed with me. In the more than 35 years since then I have held the mental image of this as the attorney I should aspire to be---and the family man I hope I have been. At yearly reunions when I see him now he is as personable an. Memoirs that Inform the past and inspire the future John A. Fiske At one point Bob Fiske quotes a wise lawyer who said, "Don't hoist the meat so high the dog won't jump." His remarkable memoir gives details case after case in which the lawyers have to find that balance. Here is a splendid book for anyone interested in how the law should be used to promote a civil society. One begins with the lawyers, who treat each other with civility and respect despite adversarial roles and deep disagreements. We in America are so fortunate to have the rule of law as a fundamental part of our culture, and to have
is Senior Counsel at Davis Polk in New York City where he has worked since 1955. At Davis Polk and as a United States Attorney in New York, he has been involved in some of the highest profile cases of our time.. Fiske, Jr. Robert B
And meet them we do—at disco clubs, boardrooms, courtrooms, and, of course, in the Whitewater investigation (in which Fiske plays pick-up hockey at the only ice rink in the state of Arkansas). Karp, Chair of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison New York Law Journal, Oct 7, 2014) . Katzmann, Chief Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit)Bob Fiske is an American legal legend, and his memoirs provide a fascinating review of his cases and controversies. From United States Attorney to Independent Counsel to trusted advisor at the highest levels,