When Running from the Law was first released in 1989, the news media reacted with shock.
Could lawyers--professionals who seemed to have it all--really be that unhappy?
Now, in the year 2001, dissatisfaction among lawyers is an accepted reality. That awareness,
however, doesn't make the process any easier for lawyers struggling with their professional
identities. That's why I decided to make Running from the Law--which went out of print a couple
years ago--available again.
At first, I considered updating and rewriting the entire book to reflect the many changes in the
legal profession since 1989. After rereading the profiles, however, I realized that the complaints
and observations of those I interviewed in the late 1980's are as relevant now as they ever were.
And so, in this, the 3rd edition, I've updated biographical information for some of those profiled,
added Author's Notes where appropriate, and incorporated footnotes into the text to create a more
simple file. I've also added a chapter to the book--"Rehabilitating Your Career"--that reflects my belief
that true reform starts with the individual.
You're welcome to read Running from the Law online at no cost. (You'll need
Adobe Acrobat Reader
to do so.) But if you'd like to print, copy or download
the file, please send $10 (cash, check or money order) to help me defray the
cost of putting the book online. Mail your contribution to:
Deborah Arron, JD
PO Box 99477
Seattle, WA 98199
Read or download it today!
Table of Contents
Preface
1: Prison Unrest
2: The Scene of the Crime
An Insider's View: Hindi Greenberg. The Cell: Stephen Feldman. The Prison Walls: Arnold Patent.
Partners in Crime: Catherine. The Bottom Line: Larry Richard. Alibis: Dennis.
3: The Runner's Profile
The Lawyer-Capitalist: Bradley. The Lawyer-Go-Getter: Michael. The Lawyer-Entrepreneur: Rees.
The Lawyer-Integrator: Earl. The Lawyer-Super Woman: Sharon. The Lawyer-Peacemaker: Linda Walton.
The Lawyer-Altruist: Kate. The Lawyer-Humanist: Norm. The Lawyer-Crusader: Ralph Warner. The
Lawyer-Visionary: Arnold Patent.
4: Up Against the Wall
The Brainwashing: David.
Lockstep into the Firms: Elizabeth.
Following All the Rules: Cindy.
The Ties That Bind: George.
Golden Handcuffs: Janna.
5: Making the Break
Seeing the Light: Barry.
Commuting a Life Sentence: Bolling.
Plotting an Escape: Robert.
Shock Therapy: Valerie.
Scaling the Wall: Mary Kay Barbieri.
6: Assuming a New Identity
Corporate. Entrepreneurial. Communications. Re-education. Capitalizing on a Hobby.
7: No Remorse
8: Coping Within the Law
Work Release Programs: Robin.
Switching Sides: Judge Smith.
Switching Cells: Tom.
Furloughs: Jon.
Recidivism: Phil.
9: Rehabilitating the System
10. Rehabilitating Your Career
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- B.C., Arlington, VA
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- I have heard that little voice in my head say so many of the things the
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- J.R., Tulsa, OK
You're welcome to read Running from the Law online at no cost. (You'll need
Adobe Acrobat Reader
to do so.) But if you'd like to print, copy or download
the file, please send $10 (cash, check or money order) to help me defray the
cost of putting the book online. Mail your contribution to:
Deborah Arron, JD
PO Box 99477
Seattle, WA 98199
Read or download it today!
