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Reviewed by Jean Hall for Readers' Favorite
I learned a lot about legal ethics from reading the cautionary tale called "Disbarment" by Jerry Sonenblick. I am interested in the process of taking the bar exam as a good friend of mine has two sons who are just starting out in the law. The legal mind seems to be reasoned and analytical when it comes to various cases. It seeks the underlying meaning and then it applies the rule to specific circumstances, whether it is a traffic stop for drinking and driving, a divorce proceeding, or the kind of wild and woolly real estate deals that the new lawyers become involved with in the Arizona market. There are many characters in this novel which highlight the kind of human diversity that you can find in any profession. The plot begins with a bar exam preparation course given by the beloved Professor Andy, who is by turns gruff and then winking. There is some time for parties and romance in the story. But there is a jolt for the men and women law school students who are thrust into the practice of law. They need to decide which way to turn and if they should do right or do wrong.
Jerry Sonenblick favors making right, moral and ethical decisions. But he presents the choices these lawyers make with appropriate complexity. The plot is steady and it includes many examples of the work that lawyers do on a daily basis, culminating in a fierce court battle. The healthy pursuit of "making a buck" is sidelined to the better and more lofty goal of doing the right thing and seeking justice. The flow of the plot has natural breaks where there is a new chapter. I especially enjoyed the dedication and prologue section where the goal of justice is explored, as well as the more personal struggle of a Jewish immigrant.
