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    The Curmudgeon's Guide to Practicing Law

    By Mark Herrman

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    About this ebook

    Read this book and find out what drives law partners crazy, what will impress them and what ten mistakes you should avoid.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAmerican Bar Association
    Release dateSep 7, 2006
    ISBN9781627228374
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    • 5/5
      After five years of practicing law, I have finally found a guide book that hits right on the nail. It made me realize where I fell short and inspires me to do better in my current and future practice.
    • 5/5
      Super impressive! I've picked up a couple of nuggets necessary for building my practice!