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?