Using real world examples, Jonathan B. Wilson (an attorney and the general counsel of a publicly traded company) describes how the pursuit of attorneys' fees rests at the heart of our litigation system. He recounts alternative proposals to change the law and sets out prescriptions for reform designed to deter cases that should never be filed and resolve those that are.

"[Out of Balance shows] how the American justice system front-loads scanty information, unpredictability, and the certainty of escalating legal costs to leverage weak or non-meritorious cases and victimize defendants of every kind." -John H. Sullivan, President, Civil Justice Association of California

"Wilson takes an evenhanded approach to the subject of lawsuit reform, reporting in equal measure the clear evidence of America's runaway tort system that favors trial lawyers and the alternatives for systemic procedural reform that will level the playing field for all participants in the legal system. . . . [Out of Balance is] a behind-the-scenes user's guide for reform-minded business advocates and lawmakers who want to fight back and win."-Steven B. Hantler, DaimlerChrysler

Out of Balance is an invaluable guide for changing our legal system and restoring its sense of balance and fairness.

Using real world examples, Jonathan B. Wilson (an attorney and the general counsel of a publicly traded company) describes how the pursuit of attorneys' fees rests at the heart of our litigation system. He recounts alternative proposals to change the law and sets out prescriptions for reform designed to deter cases that should never be filed and resolve those that are.

"[Out of Balance shows] how the American justice system front-loads scanty information, unpredictability, and the certainty of escalating legal costs to leverage weak or non-meritorious cases and victimize defendants of every kind." -John H. Sullivan, President, Civil Justice Association of California

"Wilson takes an evenhanded approach to the subject of lawsuit reform, reporting in equal measure the clear evidence of America's runaway tort system that favors trial lawyers and the alternatives for systemic procedural reform that will level the playing field for all participants in the legal system. . . . [Out of Balance is] a behind-the-scenes user's guide for reform-minded business advocates and lawmakers who want to fight back and win."-Steven B. Hantler, DaimlerChrysler

Out of Balance is an invaluable guide for changing our legal system and restoring its sense of balance and fairness.

People will always stereotype attorneys. I don't believe that the contents of this book will change the way attorneys are viewed. This book is just a start to show some true personality traits of the litigator. The litigator is not overly concerned with power, likes their status but do not see themselves as the center of attention, are not control freaks, like to win cases and make money, want respect for their ability but most importantly, treat others with respect and a sense of decency.