This book entails Mel Eichelbaum's memoir detailing the motivational forces and influences that steered him into the legal profession, his journey to becoming a Legal Aid lawyer, and primarily covering the significant civil rights and poverty law reform cases in which he was involved.

The book details, from a personal and unique perspective, the history of the development and progress of some of the very significant civil rights and poverty law reform cases, several of which went all the way up to the United States Supreme Court. Not only will this book be enjoyable by attorneys and those familiar with the legal profession; but it also presents an interesting story for those who would enjoy reading about the portrayal of many connecting historical characters who played a role in San Antonio, Texas, and the nation with respect to the evolution of the continuing fight for equal justice for all.

Mel Eichelbaum was born in New York City, moved around a lot as a child, and finally came to Texas when he was nine years old. He graduated from Jefferson high school, received his Associate in Arts degree from San Antonio College, and graduated cum laude from St. Mary's University, receiving a Bachelor in Business Administration. He then attended the University of Texas Law School graduating with a Doctor of Jurisprudence in 1967. After serving in the United States Army, he began his legal practice with the Bexar County Legal Aid Association.

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