The April Fool's Day Lawyer (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781763869103)

Humorous, compelling and raw, Colin O'Neill recounts his decades of experiences as the April Fool's Day lawyer...

Colin O'Neill was admitted to practice as a barrister and solicitor on April Fool's Day in 1996.

For the next 25 years he practiced and represented clients mainly in the areas of crime, family violence and industrial relations.

This book is a firsthand account of Colin's reflection of the law, detailing a plethora of case law references and legislation and at times, is a humorous and enlightening account of his court appearances representing clients.

Providing raw and confronting details of criminal escapades and the devastating effect on victims, this book is not only a breath of fresh air for lovers of real-life drama but also an educational read for those considering life as a lawyer.