Retired Attorney | Author of The Tryall Lawyer
A Career in Contingency Law
Leo Bleiman practiced law for decades as a sole practitioner, representing clients in personal injury and other contingency-fee matters.
In this area of law, attorneys assume significant financial and professional risk, often investing substantial time and resources long before any resolution is reached. Compensation comes only with success.
Throughout his career, Leo handled, negotiated, and tried numerous cases that demanded preparation, resilience, and a deep commitment to justice.
Why He Wrote The Tryall Lawyer
After decades in practice, Leo chose to share the realities of contingency-fee representation — not as fiction, but as lived experience.
The Tryall Lawyer was written to provide readers with an inside view of what the public rarely sees: the preparation, the uncertainty, and the weight of responsibility that accompanies each case.
The book reflects not only legal strategy, but the human dimension behind courtroom battles.
The Unseen Side of Contingency Practice
Contingency-fee law is often misunderstood. While clients pay nothing unless a case succeeds, attorneys assume the financial burden of litigation expenses and devote extensive time to each matter without guarantee of compensation.
Leo’s work was grounded in the belief that access to justice should not depend solely on a client’s financial means.
His experiences provide insight into the risks, pressures, and ethical considerations faced by attorneys practicing in this field.