Without Precedent

By: J. D. Trafford

Narrated by: Timothy Andrés Pabon

Length: 7 hrs and 6 mins

Publisher's summary

How much would you give up to get justice for your family?

Matthew Daley is a Manhattan corporate lawyer at the top of his game. As the first defense attorney on call to get pharmaceutical companies out of trouble, Matt is rising in the judicial system exactly as he planned. Until his sister dies of a heroin overdose.

Now, torn between conscience and career, the newly minted law partner faces a critical choice: defend the very companies that manufactured the addictive drugs, or give up his fiancée and his hard-won dream job to fight for justice in his sister’s name.

Returning to his blue-collar hometown with a ragtag band of law-school misfits by his side, Matt squares off against a team of New York corporate attorneys in a high-stakes courtroom battle. If he wins, the case could have national implications, bringing down the multibillion-dollar Big Pharma industry. If he loses, he’ll become collateral damage in the greatest fall of his career and his life.

©2019 J. D. Trafford (P)2019 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Delighted by this legal novel

This is the first time I have read a Trafford book but will not be the last. This was a very enjoyable read. I didn't have to concentrate too hard as with many of my latest reads into legal procedural or novels with dozens of characters. It kept me interested and went by quickly. I highly recommend.

Excellent Narration.

I enjoyed it. The story line is a little predictable and has been done several times. It reminds me of the rainmaker, only not as vivid.

Maybe I am too cynical

Maybe I have become too cynical, but this story was...simply too pathetic. The First part seemed like a fairy tale. The court room drama was much better. But still, I think this is too far a stretch from the real life...

Great Trial Drama

This story kept my interest from beginning to end.
I enjoy courtroom drama and this did not disappoint. The performance was perfect.

Win or Lose Everyone Loves An Underdog

I really enjoyed this story and listened to the whole book in one setting. While, the story line is somewhat predictable, the cadance of the perils that befell the main character kept me engaged. The character development spanned the whole book which was wonderful. As the story unfolded, we learned more about the family. The ending more closely resembled real life, unfinished and hopeful. Quite entertaining.

Great story

Some parts of that were very predictable, but story why was heartfelt an interesting the narrator, a great job, and I'm looking forward to finding more of these books by the author, and buy the narrator

New Favorite Author!

Downloaded 'Without Precedent' yesterday afternoon (less than 24 hours ago). I enjoy books than pull you in so deeply you feel as if you know the characters personally and are watching their senerio play out. Until yesterday, I had never heard of J.D. Trafford and felt I was taking gamble. It was well worth the gamble. The narrator Timothy Andres Pabon was excellent addition as well. If you haven't read any of J.D. Trafford's books before, I highly recommend you give him a try!

Awesome! Best Trafford story I have read

I read about ten books a month. This means I am somewhat selective and will read an author's series if I like the first one. without Precedent is the BEST of this three book series and the first book in a long time that I literally could not put down until the last sentence.

great liaten

great listen without a bunch of long boring trial testimon. foia story, well written and narrarated.

An Okay Story

This story was just okay for me. A pretty good story is a low bar to spend this much time listening and not feel a degree of satisfaction at the end. As one reviewer stated, it's a "stretch from reality", especially the ending. Although the story is well written and performed, I prefer high drama in the court room and more mystery in the storyline.