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Michael Stockham

Michael Stockham has worked as a big-firm lawyer for over twenty years after receiving his law degree from Cornell Law School. He’s a sought-after litigator and speaker.

Confessions of an Accidental Lawyer is Michael Stockham’s first novel. It was an Award-Winning Finalist in both the Mystery/Suspense: Police Procedural and Thriller: Legal categories of the American Fiction Awards in 2022. It has also won a 2022 Literary Titan Silver Book Award, a 2022 Firebird Book Award in the Legal Thriller category, a 2022 American Writing Awards Finalist in the Fiction-Mystery/Suspense category, and a 2022 International Impact Book Award in the Memoir category, a 2022 Maincrest Media Award in the Thriller category, a 2022 Clue Book Award, a division of the Chanticleer International Book Awards (The CIBAs), recognizing emerging new talent and outstanding works in Suspense and Thriller Mysteries, and five 2022 Outstanding Creator Awards in the following categories: Literary & Contemporary Fiction (1st Place), Parenting and Family (1st Place), and Thriller (2nd Place), and Honorable Mentions for “Best Character” (Daniel Simmons and Emmett Kendrick), and “Best Villain” (Nurse Hatcher).

A life-long lover of books, Michael received two degrees in creative writing: a Bachelor of Arts from the University of New Mexico and a Master of Arts from Texas A&M University. His writing has appeared in The Writer’s Forum, The Berkeley Fiction Review, and Cornell Law Review, among others. His short story, Wire Horses, received the Frank Waters’ Southwest Writing Award, judged by Rudolfo Anaya, John Nichols, and Vine Deloria, Jr., and he was a semifinalist for the Pirate’s Alley Faulkner Society Award.

Blessed by two grown daughters who are Clemson University Tigers, Michael lives in Dallas with his wife of twenty-four years, Kiersten, along with three dogs and two potbelly pigs.

Confessions of an accidental lawyer

by Michael Stockham

Book Description:

Battling against a Texas prison, a young lawyer fights for a fair trial in a prison-friendly town as witnesses and evidence evaporate. Scarred physically and emotionally by a botched delivery, his wife struggles to realize their dream of a healthy baby and a happy family. Trapped in solitary confinement, an inmate fights for medicine to keep his failing heart pumping. Torn between career and family, with the lives of a prisoner, his wife, and his unborn child on the line, the young lawyer struggles to ensure that his client, his family, and his integrity all survive. MICHAEL STOCKHAM takes us on a page-turning journey in this novel inspired by actual events. He is a litigation attorney, award-winning author, and speaker.

Michael Stockham is a real craftsperson who gives impeccable attention to his writing.

JOHN NICHOLS, author

The Milagro Beanfield War

Confessions of an Accidental Lawyer is a gripping legal and domestic thriller.

AURORA WINTER, author

Turn Words Into Wealth

Look out John Grisham! Yes it was that good! A story line you could not walk away from. With the twist and turns that kept the pages on fire. It’s almost a joke to award this five stars, when it exceeds that by a landslide. I will be looking for more from this great author!

Amazon 5-Star Review

Confessions of an Accidental Lawyer by Michael Stockham is exceptionally well-written. The writing is beautiful, clear, and concise, and the author’s knowledge of medicine and legal commentary is impressive.

Literary Titan

I absolutely loved how the author told two stories here. He combined what was going on in the lawyers personal life and also professionally. Both stories were amazing to read about and the bravery in both is undeniable. Loved this book.

Goodreads Reviewer

IT. BLEW. MY. MIND. I want to read EVERYTHING from this author now. The book is gripping to say the least. I cried, I laughed, I felt anger, I felt despair and I was on the edge of my seat…I couldn’t read this book fast enough! If a book makes me FEEL emotions while reading, I’m hooked for life. It eloquently ties two worlds together through the eyes of a new lawyer and draws you in to each side of the story. What really does it for me is that it’s based on events that really happened. I’m hooked. Everyone should read this and the author needs to make this a series. I want MORE!!

Goodreads Reviewer

Just superbly incredible!

Amazon 5-Star Review

Confessions of an Accidental Lawyer by Michael Stockham is a stellar book and an exceptional thriller, and worth 5 out of 5 stars. It’s one of the best legal action stories you’ll read this year!

Amazon Review

Confessions of an Accidental Lawyer by Michael Stockham is a spectacular novel that asks whether law and entertainment can be contradictory. I found this book combines both elements and much more into a thrilling, gut-wrenching story that asks many important questions.

Amazon 5-Star Review

Michael Stockham is an outstanding author able to portray some of the most difficult and controversial topics with sensitivity. I highly recommend this book. It’s a page turner you won’t be able to put down!!!

Amazon 5-Star Review

Absolute page-turners book! Beautifully written and crafted!! Looking forward to reading more books from the author!! Thank you!!

Amazon 5-Star Review

Confessions of an Accidental Lawyer by Michael Stockham is worth a 5 out of 5 stars for its uniquely written but intriguing storyline, with a deeply personal touch and incredible suspense. It is a great story that I gladly recommend.

Amazon Review

Confessions of an Accidental Lawyer by Michael Stockham is an exciting novel that blends legal dynamics and personal turmoil with thrilling political drama into one exceptional story. I rate Confessions of an Accidental Lawyer by Michael Stockham a solid 5 out of 5 stars for it’s incredible writing quality and excellent narration, which makes for an exciting read!

Amazon Review

Confessions of an Accidental Lawyer by Michael Stockham is an excellent read, and I rate the book 5 out of 5 stars for its realistic approach and interesting characters, which kept me turning each page until I finished. It’s a highly engaging story that’s both thought-provoking and touching.

Amazon Review

Stockham is a straightforward writer, and I enjoy reading his style. He uses a lot of medical and legal terminology but in a way that supports his knowledge and expertise, which makes this story more realistic. I rate Confessions of an Accidental Lawyer by Michael Stockham 5 out of 5 stars for a stellar, captivating read.

Amazon Review

Confessions of an Accidental Lawyer by Michael Stockham is an excellent read and deserves a solid 5 out of 5 stars for its deeply human and moving storyline. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about the lawyer’s journey and how every aspect of his life unfolds and develops. It’s a great book if you enjoy legal, dramatic storylines. I highly recommend reading this book!

Amazon Review

Confessions of an Accidental Lawyer by Michael Stockham is a moving, heart-pounding thriller and story of a lawyer with a dual dilemma involving his work and family.

Amazon 5-Star Review

The book shows the true aspects of what we all face when career choices and family collide, and there doesn’t appear to be an easy solution ahead. It’s a deeply emotional and moving story that will break your heart and restore your faith in humanity at once. I give Confessions of an Accidental Lawyer by Michael Stockham 5 out of 5 stars for the brilliant writing and intense drama that’s absorbing. It’s a hard book to put down!

Amazon Review

I love a good story that brings out emotional conflict, especially the impact on the characters and how they handle all aspects of life. While the story is fairly straightforward in its narration, there are a few good twists and situations that I did not see coming. Michael Stockham is definitely an author worth watching for future reading. I highly recommend this book and rate Confessions of an Accidental Lawyer by Michael Stockham 5 out of 5 stars for its captivating and emotional plot and exceptional character development throughout the book.

Amazon Review

Confessions of an Accidental Lawyer by Michael Stockham is a mesmerizing thriller that tells the story of Daniel, a young lawyer that must fight two major battles on his own, but this time, it involves his family. . . . I rate Confessions of an Accidental Lawyer by Michael Stockham a solid 5 out of 5 stars as a unique take on the challenges of working as a lawyer and facing extenuating circumstances that complicate his life in unimaginable ways.

Amazon Review

I found the book exciting, gripping, and action-packed throughout. As soon as I began reading, I couldn’t put it down. I highly recommend Confessions of an Accidental Lawyer by Michael Stockham and rate it 5 out of 5 stars for its brilliant reflection of anguish, nostalgia, and legal system frustrations that make this a compelling read.

Amazon Review

If you enjoy stories based on real, challenging events, I highly recommend this book. I give Confessions of an Accidental Lawyer by Michael Stockham 5 out of 5 stars for its fast-paced, intriguing action and plot twists throughout. It’s a great read!

Amazon Review

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Confessions of an Accidental Lawyer won two 2022 American Fiction Awards: Finalist in both the Mystery/Suspense: Police Procedural and Thriller: Legal categories, a 2022 Literary Titan Silver Book Award, a 2022 Firebird Book Award in the Legal Thriller category, a 2022 American Writing Awards Finalist in the Fiction-Mystery/Suspense category, a 2022 International Impact Book Award in the Memoir category, a 2022 Maincrest Media Award in the Thriller category, a 2022 Clue Book Award, a division of the Chanticleer International Book Awards (The CIBAs), recognizing emerging new talent and outstanding works in Suspense and Thriller Mysteries, and five 2022 Outstanding Creator Awards in the following categories: Literary & Contemporary Fiction (1st Place), Parenting and Family (1st Place), and Thriller (2nd Place), and Honorable Mentions for “Best Character” (Daniel Simmons and Emmett Kendrick), and “Best Villain” (Nurse Hatcher).

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