Causes and Conflicts

The book chronicles the formation of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York in 1870 by over two hundred lawyers driven by reform amidst rampant corruption led by Boss Tweed. It details the Association's ongoing battles against various injustices, including political corruption and legal inequities, while highlighting significant historical events and figures. With a blend of humor and grace, George Martin presents not just an institutional history, but a vivid narrative of the tumultuous legal and political landscape of New York over the past century.