Local lawyer writes of the lawyer's life

Recently released "Why do We do That, Commentary on Lawyers and the Law," by Roberta M. Gubbins is a blend of humorous, poignant and thoughtful essays describing the life of the lawyer - in life, in court and in society. The essays reveal the inner workings of the lawyer's mind, a mystery to all but the lawyers themselves. Read about the "joys" of being raised by a lawyer (The Lawyer Parent), how snack foods can be used to pick a jury (Voir Dire Made Easy) or using acting techniques in the courtroom (Black's Law Meets Shakespeare). The essays were written and published over the many years Gubbins practiced law. Written in an easy to read style, the collection is "enjoyable to everyone, not just those associated with the law." It is available as both an e-book and a paperback on Amazon and other booksellers. Gubbins is a writer and a lawyer. After practicing law for a number of years, she traded her briefcase for a laptop and took up the world of letters. Now she ghostwrites marketing materials for lawyers and law firms, edits two legal newsletters and writes fiction under the pen name Alexandra Hawthorne. She can be reached at rmgubbins@yahoo.com. Published: Thu, Dec 11, 2014