He gave up the money.  He gave up the power.  Now all he has left is the law. Michael Brock is billing the hours, making the money, rushing relentlessly to the top of Drake & Sweeney, a giant D.C. law firm.  One step away from partnership, Michael has it all.  Then, in an instant, it all comes undone. A homeless man takes nine lawyers' hostage in the firm's plush offices.  When it is all over, the man's blood is splattered on Michael's face–and suddenly Michael is willing to do the unthinkable.  Rediscovering a conscience, he lost long ago, Michael is leaving the big time for the streets where his attacker once lived–and where society's powerless need an advocate for justice. But there's one break Michael can't make: from a secret that has floated up from the depths of Drake & Sweeney, from a confidential file that is now in Michael's hands, and from a conspiracy that has already taken lives.  Now Michael's former partners are about to become his bitter enemies.  Because to them, Michael Brock is the most dangerous man on the streets….

The Street Lawyer by John Grisham is a gripping legal thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Set in Washington D.C., the story follows Michael Brock, a successful lawyer who decides to leave his prestigious law firm after a life-changing encounter with a homeless man. As he delves into the world of street law, Michael uncovers a web of corruption and injustice that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear. With its fast-paced plot and compelling characters, The Street Lawyer is a must-read for fans of John Grisham and legal thrillers.