Asleep at the Wheel
Asleep at the Wheel by Pierce Kelley is a work of fiction published by iUniverse in December 2008. This edition spans 276 pages and is presented in English. The narrative draws on Kelley’s extensive experience as an attorney, highlighting his background in both criminal defense and civil litigation, particularly in the context of representing low-income individuals.
Readers will find a story that intertwines elements of mystery and detective work, reflecting Kelley’s legal expertise and insights into the complexities of the justice system. The book explores themes relevant to legal practice, including personal injury and wrongful death cases, while also delving into the challenges faced by those seeking justice. As a seasoned author, this marks Kelley’s sixth published novel, offering a unique perspective shaped by his decades of experience in the legal field.
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Pierce Kelley is an attorney who currently works with the Three Rivers Legal Services Program in Gainesville, Florida, which represents low income individuals in civil matters in a seventeen county area of North Florida. During his thirty two years of practicing law, he has been both a criminal defense lawyer and a civil litigator. He began his career as an Assistant Public Defender in Pinellas/Pasco counties, Florida. For several years, he was the managing attorney of a five county area in rural West Virginia while with the West Virginia Legal Services Plan, Inc., which provided legal services to the rural poor. In 1985 he was an Assistant Federal Public Defender in Miami.
Since 1986, Mr. Kelley has been a civil litigator, as both a lawyer for plaintiffs and a defense lawyer in personal injury, premises liability and general negligence matters. He has handled many wrongful death cases and cases involving claims of ‘bad faith’ on the part of insurance companies.
Mr. Kelley is rated “AV” by Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest rating that can be given to an attorney by that organization. He has tried well over a hundred cases before juries and he has successfully handled appeals before the Supreme Courts of the states of Florida and West Virginia.
Mr. Kelley has taught at various colleges and universities for over twenty five years as an Adjunct Professor. Most recently, he taught Civil Litigation to paralegal students at St. Petersburg College, in St. Petersburg, Florida, for ten years. Asleep at the Wheel is Mr. Kelley’s sixth published novel.
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