In this autobiographical work, Mark Stageberg describes the many colorful adventures of his broad legal career as a trial lawyer. Beginning with the challenges of law school, to the struggles in a first legal job, to how he developed into an aggressive and highly successful trial lawyer, Stageberg minces no words. He tells of his experiences working with large law firms and then on his own as a sole practitioner, giving readers an inside look at the challenges and satisfactions that arise from practicing law in both arenas.
Stageberg describes many true-to-life courtroom battles that rival the best fiction writers' trial stories. From litigation against the mighty Mayo Clinic to representation of a young Special Olympics athlete who was the victim of a violent assault, this narrative can be a most informative resource for attorneys, law students, and any interested reader.