Anticipation: Life of a Small-Town Attorney

From defending craggy old miners in the mountains to a terrifying dinner with Charles Manson's girls, David Hammer's memoir is anything but ordinary.

Anticipation captures the story of a small-town attorney who spent fifty years navigating unpredictable courtrooms, colorful characters, and high-stakes decisions-with one eye always on what comes next.

In the legal world, anticipation is everything: the strategy, the next move, THE VERDICT. But as Hammer reveals, it's also the key to living a rich and adventurous life. Whether competitive sailing across oceans, confronting ethical dilemmas, or mentoring young lawyers, he shares how a life shaped by foresight, curiosity, and public service can lead to unexpected rewards.

Part legal memoir, part adventure, and part life manual, Anticipation is a compelling guide to law-and living-with heart, humor, and purpose.