Tigar draws compelling parallels between being a successful trial lawyer and living a purposeful life. The title examines the nine principles in detail: Courage; Rapport; Skepticism; Observation; Preparation; Structure; Candor; Empowerment; and Presentation. Unique and introspective, Tigar looks at legal history and his own experiences to craft a message for all trial lawyers about the importance of their work and the principles that shape their lives.
Michael E. Tigar , of Washington D.C. is a Professor of the Practice of Law at Duke University School of Law, and Professor Emeritus of Law at Washington College of Law, American University, Washington D.C. He has held full-time positions at UCLA and the University of Texas. Regarding Mr. Tigar's career, Justice William J. Brennan has written that his "tireless striving for justice stretches his arms towards perfection."