Playing in the Sandbox

About the Book

Playing in the Sandbox is a practical guide for the soon-to-be and new lawyer, outlining the situations they will likely encounter during their legal career. Charles J. Goldman is an experienced attorney who presents each topic in an easy-to-read and engaging manner. The information that he provides applies to sole practitioners and midsize and large firms as well.

While the chapters have humorous headings, the humor is not a reflection of the author’s opinion of the practice of law, as he has a great respect and admiration for the Law, the majority of its practitioners, judges, and support personnel as well. Rather, it is through humor that he effectively presents the topics that can make or break a new lawyer. His chapters include:

• Don’t go into the Alamo the Day Before the Mexicans Come Over the Wall
• Courtesy Counts
• Write What You Mean and Mean What You Write
• When in Doubt, Don’t! Remember the Advice, “Stop, Look, & Think!”
• Don’t Research for an Hour When a One Minute Phone Call Will Get You the Answer

About the Author