To learn of a professional's commitment to their work, bordering obsession, is a distinctive feature of some American lawyers. This true story made famous by the film of same title presents the world of Jan Schlictmann and plaintiff lawyers. His life is intertwined with one case, and it consumes him while depleting both his finances and morale.
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