Access to Justice by Deborah L. Rhode

by Deborah L. Rhode

"Written by America's leading expert on legal ethics, Access to Justice chronicles the wide gap between the lofty aspirations and harsh realities of American justice. As Deborah L. Rhode demonstrates, America is over-lawyered and there is too much law for those who can afford it and too little for everyone else." Access to Justice avoids both simplistic lawyer-bashing and liberal lament. Rhode outlines what could and should be done to curb frivolous litigation, but focuses her attention squarely on the far greater problem of unnecessary expense and unaffordable remedies. A scathing indictment of America's legal status quo, Access to Justice presents no mere manifesto but a reasoned and realistic agenda for lasting reform.

Genres: Law, Nonfiction

Paperback Bunko

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Alisha · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a dissertation read - it is a necessary read for anyone interested in access to justice because Rhode takes on the idealized principle of equal justice under the law and complicates it by considering the structural conditions of the legal system from the legal profession and legal education to the judiciary and how each layer can perpetuate or limit access to justice in America. While not the juiciest read about the American legal system, it is a helpful reference and guide to these issues.

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

The writer does mention thinks that are available and things that need to be addressed.