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Equal Justice: A History of the Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee

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The Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee is without doubt one of the oldest public-interest law firms in the nation. It used to be founded in 1916 with a unique mandate to do all things necessary for the prevention of injustice. During the last century, the Society has been instrumental in many reforms, such as Wisconsins first small claims court, its first public defender program, and its first class action lawsuit brought on behalf of the poor.

Equal Justice: A History of the Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee presents this fascinating and formative history. From Professor John Commons visionary proposal in 1910 to establish a free legal aid program to the Societys current efforts to help clients dealing with the ramifications of the real estate market collapse. Thomas Cannons book traces in detail the who, how, and why of this revered legal institution. With a forward by former Governor Jim Doyle and an introduction by Wisconsin Chief Justice Shirley S. Abrahamson, Equal Justice also comprises an index of the legal cases discussed and a selection of 45 reports, profiles, studies, and speeches relevant to the history of the Society and its effects on Milwaukee and Wisconsin.

Of interest not only to those straight away involved with the Societys work, Equal Justice will have to be of interest to any person concerned with the social and legal landscape of the city of Milwaukee, the state of Wisconsin, or america in general.

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