Bibliograph

The defense lawyer, the Barry Slotnick story, James Patterson and Benjamin Wallace

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The defense lawyer, the Barry Slotnick story, James Patterson and Benjamin Wallace

Language

eng

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no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The defense lawyer

Oclc number

1262667675

Responsibility statement

James Patterson and Benjamin Wallace

Sub title

the Barry Slotnick story

Summary

Bronx-native Bernard Slotnick's mantra was that everyone deserved a good defense. And he was the best defender out there. A bold strategist in the courtroom, and a doting husband and father of four at home, 'Liberty's Last Champion' proudly stood up for the unpopular and the controversial, including: John Gotti, head of the Gambino crime family; Joe Colombo Sr., inspiration for The Godfather; Rabbi Meir Kahane, founder of the Jewish Defense League; Bernhard Goetz, the subway shooter Known for his sharp mind (and his sharp suits). Slotnick, anointed the best criminal lawyer in the United States by The American Lawyer, had a remarkable legal career capped by an extraordinary twelve-year winning streak. From negotiating Melania Trump's pre-nup to representing the Dapper Don, from defending the Subway Vigilante to mediating Bette Midler's bathhouse contract, Slotnick's unparalleled acumen defined a profession, a city, and an era

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Barry Slotnick story

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