Author: Samuel T. Freeman & CoPublisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Valuable Law Library of Richard L. Ashhurst, Esq., Late Postmaster of Philadelphia and Law Books from the Library of the Late Henry Flanders, Esq
Author: Samuel T. Freeman & CoPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Legal Intelligencer
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 448
Book Description
Law Books from the Library of a Philadelphia Attorney
Author: Stanislaus Vincent HenkelsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Auction catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 12
Book Description
Valuable Library of the Late Philip Hurd, Esq., Barrister at Law
Author: Mr. Evans, LondonPublisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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An Address Delivered Before the Law Academy of Philadelphia
Author: Law Academy of Philadelphia Will RawlePublisher: Wentworth Press
ISBN: 9780526540006
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Philadelphia Lawyer
Author: Robert R. BellPublisher: Susquehanna University Press
ISBN: 9780945636267
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
One focus of this book is to look at the interrelationship between the old Philadelphia upper class and the legal profession. The upper class refers to a group of old Philadelphia families whose members are descendants of financially successful individuals. Through their families, those men have had the means to enter, train in, and practice law. While over the two centuries covered here the percentage of upper class lawyers decreased, their influence for many years continued to surpass their numbers. In 1944, about 10 percent of all lawyers were listed in the Social Register. In the eight largest law firms in the city they accounted for 37 percent of the partners and 23 percent of the associates. But by 1990, their influence was waning: they represented only about two percent of all lawyers in the city. Moreover, in the eight largest law firms in the city, 12 percent of the partners were in the Social Register, but only one percent of the associates. Indeed, with the twenty-first century approaching, the old upper class was - and is - becoming increasingly irrelevant to Philadelphia law. In each chapter, an examination is made of the emerging American legal system and the training and practice of law in a given historical period. Before the Revolution most American law was British law. After the Revolution there were often bitter struggles over the continued use of British common law. Rapidly the British common law was modified, giving way to American common law - and that was the major focus of law up until the Civil War. Following the Civil War and well into the twentieth century the major thrust of law was related to business and industry, especially corporations. By the 1930s there was an increasing focus on Federal Commissions and statute law. Over the decades the training of lawyers underwent change. Until the twentieth century, most lawyers were trained in law offices, and it was only slowly that law schools became the accepted means of legal training. For most of American history, the lawyer practiced alone and often appeared as an advocate in court where his forensic skills were highly valued. For the various historical eras, this study attempts to show how the Philadelphia lawyer lived, some of his values, how he learned the law, and how he practiced it. Anecdotal material is used to illustrate these points whenever possible. Forty-two Philadelphia lawyers were interviewed who, for the most part, had first entered the bar in the 1920s and 1930s. Six modern-day Philadelphia lawyers were interviewed at length, and their insights are presented in the epilogue. Following each chapter there is a profile of a Philadelphia lawyer contemporary to the period discussed. Most of the profiles are of men who, considered outstanding lawyers in their own time, have come to be regarded as outstanding in the history of Philadelphia law.
The Charter, Laws, and Catalogue of Books, of the Library Company of Philadelphia
Author: Library Company of PhiladelphiaPublisher: Palala Press
ISBN: 9781355783398
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Addresses Delivered at the Meeting of the Philadelphia Bar, Held November 15th, 1880, Upon the Occasion of the Death of Henry Wharton, Esq
Author: Henry WhartonPublisher: Palala Press
ISBN: 9781353986784
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Valuable Library of the Late Edward Hine Johnson, Esq. of Philadelphia ...
Author: Stan. V. Henkels & SonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 70
Book Description
Addresses Delivered March 13, 1902 and Papers Prepared Or Republished to Commemorate the Centennial Celebration of the Law Association of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1802-1902
Author: Law Association of PhiladelphiaPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bar associations
Languages : en
Pages : 516
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