It's the Law : A Layperson's Guide

It's the Law - A Layperson's Guide is exactly as the tile indicates: an overview of our legal system and legal principles that apply to the American Judicial System.

It is written in nontechnical language by an attorney with the objective of explaining to the layperson the sources of our law: i.e., what exactly constitutes the law, how our judicial system words and then a further explanation of specific areas of the law that may impact your daily life. It will be extremely useful to every citizen who may at some point in there life become involved in a legal proceeding. The book is not specific to one state but is written in general terms which apply to virtually all jurisdictions. The book is a resource to be reviewed when a legal question arises and may avoid the need to formally contact an attorney.

Brien A. Roche is a 1976 graduate of the George Washington University School of Law and has practiced law in the Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland jurisdictions for over 25 years. Mr. Roche has taught law to students in local college and is the noted author of two recognized legal texts: Virginia Torts Case Finder and Virginia Domestic Relations Case Finder, which are both published by the largest publisher of law books in the United States. Mr. Roche has written extensively for the Journal of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and the Virginia Bar News. Finally, Mr. Roche is a noted personal injury, medical malpractice and wrongful death litigator in Washington D.C., Virginia and Maryland. He is married with seven children and resides in Alexandria, Virginia.