“Increasingly, our laws and courts are used to further the political agenda of a powerful few. Robert Levy presents a compelling argument that such legal manipulation must be reined in to preserve the rule of law and our democratic system of justice.”
—Catherine Crier, Host, "Court TV," and bestselling author of The Case against Lawyers
“If you’re not alarmed at what state attorneys general are up to these days, you’re probably not paying attention. Robert Levy shines a spotlight on some of the most destructive litigation of our era.”
—Walter Olson, author, The Rule of Lawyers, Senior Fellow, Manhattan Institute
“The Founders gave us a government of laws and not men. In Shakedown, Robert Levy shows what happens when that principle is reversed: well-connected special interests and career-minded politicians conspire to use government as a means of extortion. But the answer, as Levy shows, is not yet another legislative quick fix, but a newfound respect for individual rights and the rule of law. Levy’s penetrating analysis and compelling insights deserve widespread readership.”
—Chip Mellor, President & General Counsel, Institute for Justice
“This important book will both anger and encourage readers. Angered by the flagrant abuses and encouraged by the author’s articulated reforms, most will find this a fast and fascinating read.”
—Former U.S. Senator Malcolm Wallop
“If you want to know why and how the costs of your insurance premiums, prescription drugs, doctor visits, real estate taxes, and sales taxes have secretly gone up, read this book. Bob Levy has masterfully chronicled how the trial lawyers are robbing you while making themselves look like do-gooders.”
—Hon. Andrew P. Napolitano, Senior Judicial Analyst, Fox News Channel
