The purpose of my book titled “Minority Viewpoint – my experience, as a person of color, with the American Justice System” is to help the next ordinary person faced with the daunting prospect of having to file a lawsuit, as well as to help all ethnic minorities and persons of color stand up for their rights in a civilized manner. Here are some of the issues discussed in the book:
- What exactly is defamation?
- How does defamation spread through a community?
- Are there ways to stop this from happening?
- What do you have to show to prove that defamation happened?
- Is it okay to defame someone to the police?
- What about defamation of a famous person?
- What is the process of filing a lawsuit?
- When does someone send a cease and desist letter?
- What is the purpose of depositions?
- How do you decide who to depose?
- What is a summary judgment motion all about?
- What is a motion to compel?
- Does a lawsuit always mean a jury trial?
- What kinds of things one needs to keep in mind to select an appropriate lawyer?
- What happens if you are not happy with the service provided by the lawyer?
- How might a law firm respond if you try to share your views about the performance of a lawyer?
- What is involved in deciding to file a malpractice lawsuit?
- What is the role of a lawyers professional board?
- How does an appeal work?
- Can you do anything if you suspect that defamation might have been racially motivated?
- Can comments from the police help spread the defamation?