Remembrances: My Life with Chesterfield Smith: America's Lawyer

By Michael L. Jamieson

A riveting book about the life of "America's Lawyer," Chesterfield Smith of Florida, written by Michael L. Jamieson, his prot g , colleague, and good friend for 39 years. It should not be missed by lawyers, law students, professors, students of the profession and professional leadership, and those interested in the role of the leader of the nation's organized bar during the Watergate era.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0595667384
• ISBN13: 9780595667383
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

From a non-lawyer type...

Being an architect, I thought this book about the legal profession just had to be dull, dry and just not interesting. I was wrong...I really enjoyed the personal stories of young men struggling in a profession and being mentored, and then mentoring others, which is typical of any true profession. I enjoyed the Tampa and Florida historical insights, the business aspects of the book, and the humor of Mr Jamieson. I couldn't put the book down...which really amazed this non-lawyer!

An insiders look at changing face of Tampa

Very few books illuminate the tremendous changes in Tampa over the last 40 years. If you are doing business in Tampa, this book is a must read to understand how Tampa business and politics work and why.

A great read for lawyers, Floridians and Tampans

This worthwhile book details many facts about the lives of former lawyer, Floridian and leader Chesterfield Smith and his long-time associate (and the book's author) Mike Jamieson. It is a terrific memory-jogger for this native Floridian and Tampa resident who is familiar with many of the events, issues and people mentioned in the book. Anyone who has witnessed the growth of the Tampa Bay area during the last 40 years will enjoy it - especially if you knew some of the people described.

Persona of "America's Lawyer"

This memoir of Chesterfield Smith, a distinguished and revered lawyer dating back to Watergate days, is a study of his accomplishments, his law firm of Holland & Knight, and recollections by his protege and friend, Michael Jamieson. An interestng read by anybody in the legal profession, and even those of us who aren't.