An Accidental Lawyer

Another Memoir

Michael Melton

$21.95 $20.11

Paperback

Not in-store but you can order this
How long will it take?

Availability Information

We source books from suppliers in Australia and overseas. For books we don't currently have in stock, the time it takes to get them from our suppliers can vary widely - from a few days to a few months - so we check each book with each supplier to determine the expected time it will take to be supplied to us.

We then advise you accordingly. If the time taken to get any book is too long for you, you can let us know and we will cancel or adjust your order, and refund as required.

To find out the anticipated arrival time for specific items prior to ordering, please contact us by phone or email:

Phone +61 2 9264 3111, or 1800 4 BOOKS (1800 4 26657) if outside Sydney:
option 1 Abbey's Bookshop (Crime, History, Science, Kids & more) • info@abbeys.com.au
option 2 Language Book Centre (ESL & Foreign Languages) • language@abbeys.com.au
option 3 Galaxy Bookshop (Sci-fi, Fantasy, Romance, Graphic Novels) • sf@galaxybooks.com.au

QTY:

English

Archway Publishing
04 December 2024

Autobiography: general; Autobiography: historical, political & military; Memoirs; Legal profession: general

Summary
Details

How does a small-town kid go from a garage band to the courtroom without ever planning it?

In An Accidental Lawyer, Michael Melton shares an unforgettable true story of improvisation, grit, and resilience. What began as a teenage dream to play one gig at a local skating rink became a five-year ride with a rock band that landed recording contracts, national TV appearances, and opened for legends like Jerry Lee Lewis. However, in 1968, everything changed. The Vietnam War claimed the life of their lead guitarist, and Melton found himself in the U.S. Air Force, working in military intelligence with Top Secret Crypto clearance in Washington, D.C.

What followed is a remarkable journey through unexpected careers. Melton became a brake-failing mechanic, a bond agent, a social worker, and a bar exam experimenter who passed the test. He eventually found himself working as a full-fledged attorney. Along the way, he never lost his humor or heart as he navigated public defense, city politics, and legal academia in Birmingham, Alabama.

Told with warmth, honesty, and sharp wit, this Southern memoir weaves together themes of service, music, justice, and accidental success. It is a must-read for veterans, music lovers, aspiring lawyers, and anyone who knows that life rarely goes according to plan. Sometimes, that is the best part.

Step into a life defined not by design but by saying yes, and discover what it means to become an accidental lawyer.

By: Michael Melton
Imprint: Archway Publishing
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 240g
ISBN: 9781665764407
ISBN 10: 1665764406
Pages: 158
Publication Date: 04 December 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active