The Time For Justice
by Anthony V. Curto
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Pub Date Jun 25 2012 | Archive Date Jan 31 2014
Description
Over the span of three centuries, America's iconic system of justice has made the it the envy of the world. Yet, in virtually every corner of society today, we see the Rule of Civil Law under stress-indeed, in crisis. Our courts are mired in delay, bogged down with tens of thousands of cases. Lawsuits often take years: they take too long, cost too much, drain us psychologically, and produce outcomes that no one can predict. Day by day, with each legal experience, people are losing confidence in our system's ability to deliver justice.
Some pundits blame lawyers. Others blame our litigious society. Still others target legislators who add new laws, more regulations, more technicality every year.
But now, acclaimed New York attorney Anthony Curto offers an analysis that is both stunningly simple-and profound. The enemy of our judicial system lies with time -- excessive time, caused by numbing administrative procedures at every level that result in endless delays -- And no justice for all.
Curto presents this argument by masterfully interweaving two compelling stories: First, his own unique experiences over a 50-year career, handling hundreds of cases and representing numerous high-profile figures; second, the saga of James v. Powell, a lawsuit against the late Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., the flamboyant congressman from Harlem who was accused of defaming one of his constituents, Esther James. The case, which mesmerized young Tony Curto at the beginning of his career, left an lasting impact on his views of the legal system-and to this day, richly portrays every aspect of how time can topple justice.
Tony Curto shines a searing light on the scourges of time, but offers pointed and practical "time fixes": a list of "time-killing" methods and Processes to speed up the current system and wring out unreasonable delays. And fix the system we must. For if we fail to heed Curto's call to master the excesses of time, we will not only jeopardize our system of swift and accessible justice, but risk losing our hard-won legacy of freedom for future generations.
Advance Praise
"The Rule of Law has made our American judicial system the envy of the world.
But as The Time for Justice pointedly demonstrates, our justice system has become
tarnished by delay, deceit and worst of all, neglect. Now is the time to act to fix our ailing
system. This book offers common-sense solutions to difficult problems. It is a
must-read for anyone who has a stake in our judicial system-which means all of us."
James W. Quinn,
Managing Partner and Chair of Global Litigation Practice
Weill Gothshal & Manges LLP
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"In The Time for Justice, Tony Curto applies his half-century of experience in our
court system to problems both historical and modern. His thorough examination-with
colorful real-life cases-confirms what the court system is unwilling to admit: that its
lethargy and refusal to modernize have caused an epic seizure in the wheels of justice.
Our society must embark on a sweeping reform of our court system and Curto's book
adds significantly to this important cause."
Kathleen Rice,
Nassau County District Attorney
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"When John Lennon was pressed to comment on his pending deportation, he said of
his antagonists, ‘Time wounds all heels.' Tony Curto's travel through five decades of
hand-to-hand combat in the arena we call the courts, sounds a call to assemble and remember
that the courts belong to the People, not a secret society that vexes any attempt
at a swift and fair resolution of their grievances. The protagonists of Curto's
journey can be heard crying, ‘Time heals all heels.' "
Jerrry Garguilo,
Justice of the Supreme Court
State of New York
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The Time for Justice couldn't be more timely, enlightening, provocative and contemporary...
Tony Curto's book is most valuable in illustrating that our justice system is as
important to our nation's infrastructure as are our roads, bridges and educational system.
Simply put, we have to address the present crisis in the judicial infrastructure to
stop litigants intent on delay and defiance....The Time For Justice is a clarion call for
fair, prompt and affordable justice for everyone."
Thomas J. Spota, Esq.
Suffolk County District Attorney
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9780984900510 |
| PRICE | $14.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 192 |
