The Associate - 1st Edition/1st Printing

New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060196254 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with light page edge soiling in Fine dust jacket with a small nick to upper rear corner, else Fine. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Phillip Margolin directly on the title page; The Associate is a gripping, fast-paced novel about ambition, love, and the pursuit of success. Set against the backdrop of one of the world's most prestigious law firms, the story follows the fortunes of two young lawyers as they navigate the cut-throat world of corporate law.Asa Gold is a talented and driven lawyer, determined to make a name for himself at the prestigious law firm of Whitman, Gold, and Kohn. When he's offered a prestigious position at the firm, Asa jumps at the chance to become a partner. His ambitions, however, are met with resistance from his longtime friend and colleague, Daniel Lyle. Daniel is content with his current position and is unwilling to let Asa take over.Asa and Daniel's rivalry takes a new turn when they are both hired to work on the same case. Asa is determined to win the case and prove himself to his colleagues, while Daniel is focused on preserving the client's; 8vo; 292 pages; Signed by Author .