Spence was a famous attorney, the book is not just about law, its about all aspects of life. Gerry spence was born on january 8, 1929, in laramie, wy. Gerry spence books list of books by author gerry spence. In new retirement, wyos most famous attorney laments. Gerry spence is the author of more than a dozen books and as of 2012 was under commission for at least two more, including. Being an attorney, i thought it would be a fun read almost 25 years later. Season 4 episode 421 26m 47s the story of the lawyer who could not lose. Gerry spence has been a trial attorney for more than five decades and.
Giantkiller gerry spence has been bested by bill clinton. Spence, jerry jerry darwin spence, age 82, of garland, texas. Gerry spence is the kind of lawyer everyone wishes to represent them in court. Help us create the kind of literary community youve always dreamed of. How to argue and win every time is more than just a book about argument. Gerry spence doesnt mind a little mischief now and then, especially if he can send a message with it.
Gerald leonard spence born january 8, 1929 is a semiretired american trial lawyer. He has fought and won for the family of karen silkwood, defended randy weaver at ruby ridge, and represented hundreds of others in some of the most notable trials of our time. Gerry spence has 32 books on goodreads with 5 ratings. Gerry spence, the country lawyer from wyoming, reflects on his life and career during a recent interview inside his log home in wilson. Gerry spence has been a trial attorney for more than five decades and proudly represents the little people. It happened the night before at the presidents birthday party, says the famed trial lawyer, relaxing on. I highly recommend this book to all who want to win their case, what ever it may be. A rollercoaster ride through a courtroom case by one of americas foremost lawyers. Spence is the author of eighteen nationally published books, including. The owner, trial lawyer gerry spence, 83, said he purchased this wooded property with his wife lanelle imaging spence, 73, in jackson hole, wyo. Gerald leonard spence was born on the 8th january 1929, in laramie, wyoming usa, and is recognized as being one of the greatest trial lawyers in the usa, as he has never lost a criminal case, as prosecutor or defense attorney.
Gunning for justice my life and trials doubleday 1982 isbn 9780385177030. If there is a theme, its the deep schism between spences personal. If there was one spence book to read, this would be the one. He certainly could have saved my business when crooked bankers backed out on loan commitments and threw me to the wolves. Several times in the book bugliosi specifically cites his respect for spences abilities as a defense attorney as his impetus for digging more deeply. All proceeds from the sale of these books and dvds go directly to the trial lawyers college. Gerry spence had explained autobiography the making of a country lawyer. Gerry spence, the wyoming warrior at high noon the. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new. In the making of a country lawyer, spence delivers what most of those who write autobiographies avoid a critical, honest and, at times, humorous account of his growth from an awkward youth, to married man, and ultimately to a truly mature man. Win your case 9780312360672 by spence, gerry and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. A true story of insanity and the law doubleday 1983 isbn 9780385188012. This year the wyoming state bar honored gerry with a 60year achievement award for his lifetime of service to the people of wyoming. Beloved author of, among many other books, the bestsellers how to argue and win every time and the making of a country lawyer, gerry spence distills a lifetime of wisdom and observation about how we live.
The lawyer who could not lose part 1 season 4 episode. Ive given this book to several new trial lawyers over the. Gerry spence, attorney at lore the washington post. He was honored for law and letters by the american academy of achievement. Gerry spence has been a trial attorney for more than five decades and proudly. In the making of a country lawyer, spence retraces his wyoming childhood and early career as a backwoods barrister. He is the author more than a dozen books, including the new york times. Jerry spence obituary garland, tx dallas morning news.
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