How to Survive Protracted Litigation

by Claudia Barber

Overview

The legal system was not designed for the economically disadvantaged. Yet, we ask citizens to use this system every day in spite of its shortcomings. If you have been sued or need to sue to seek legal redress, this book is for you. It will guide you through some of what to expect, and further explain why the system does not render justice every day.

Having served as a judge from 2005-2016, I better understand the judge's perspective of why the system works for some and not others. It's a chance for me to reflect on my 35 plus years of a legal career and help other people.

It is not a detailed story of every aspect of trial. But it is a synopsis of various stages of litigation, and suggested resources to navigate the legal system when financial resources are limited.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781947741959
Publisher:	Kingdom Publishing
Publication date:	07/04/2024
Pages:	150
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.32(d)

About the Author

Claudia Barber is a 2024 Lawyer of Distinction. In November 2016, the Anne Arundel County NAACP recognized her efforts to challenge the composition of the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court with the President's Award. Her efforts proved fruitful. In 2017, protests and demonstrations occurred in front of 8 Church Circle. She was elected second vice president of the Anne Arundel County NAACP in 2019 and first vice president of the Anne Arundel County NAACP chapter in 2020. She chaired the Legal Redress Committee, and served as editor in chief of the Anne Arundel County NAACP branch newsletter. The newsletter won a national award, the Thalheimier's Award from the National NAACP.

She is also the recipient of the 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King Drum Major for Justice Award and a proud recipient of the Sojourner Truth Award from Anne Arundel County in 2022.

She is a lifetime member of the National Association of Women Judges (NAWJ) where she served 2011-2013 as District 4 Director. She is also a lifetime member of the National Bar Association.

Claudia Barber has been a member of the Maryland bar for 35 years, and a member of the DC bar since 1994. She has practiced law for more than 22 years, and began serving as an Administrative Law Judge with the District of Columbia Office of Administrative Hearings in August 2005, until August 2016.

Claudia Barber is an ordained Elder with the United Church of Jesus Christ, Apostolic.