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From Cotton Fields to Courtrooms

A Texas Lawyer’s Memoir

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Pub Date 12 Jan 2026 | Archive Date 14 Feb 2026

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Description

“A thoroughly entertaining and engrossing book.”

Kirkus Reviews

From dusty Texas cotton fields to heated courtroom battles, one man’s true personal journey shows how courage, family, and perseverance shape an unforgettable life story.

In this powerful memoir, seasoned Texas attorney Thomas R. Connor reflects on humble beginnings in rural Texas, the charged world of Houston courtrooms, and the persistence required to overcome hard times. From delivering newspapers in a hurricane to the thrill of being a disc jockey, every experience builds toward a life defined by loyalty, love, and the steady guidance of family.

Step into real courtroom drama—from inheritance disputes to high-profile divorces and betrayal within a trusted firm—revealing not only legal battles but loss, hope, and the relentless pursuit of justice. More than law, this is an American biography about resilience, personal growth, and transformation, chronicling the rise of a young man who became a respected advocate through grit and determination.

From Cotton Fields to Courtrooms is a raw and uplifting true memoir that blends real-life stories, hard-won wisdom, gripping lawyer memoirs, and the nuanced complexity of justice into a compelling, page-turning narrative. Fans of inspirational life stories, motivational biographies, and legal memoirs will find themselves inspired by every page. 

“A thoroughly entertaining and engrossing book.”

Kirkus Reviews

From dusty Texas cotton fields to heated courtroom battles, one man’s true personal journey shows how courage, family, and...


A Note From the Publisher

eBook: 9781952281891

eBook: 9781952281891


Advance Praise

“In his engaging memoir, Conner shares anecdotes largely culled from his decades-long practice as a divorce attorney and trial lawyer. … Conner’s lean, precise prose sparkles with energy and good humor. His characterization is deft, with a few well-chosen words painting evocative portraits of the people he encounters.”

BookLife Reviews

“In this memoir, Texas lawyer Conner regales readers with tales from the courtroom. In the very first chapter, the author discusses his role in the true case of a legendary Texas wildcatter, Hugh Roy Cullen, detailing the troubles that beset his family over the decades, including … conservatorship battles, Roy Cohn (yes, that Roy Cohn), and some of the most renowned and flamboyant lawyers in Texas…. A thoroughly entertaining and engrossing book.”

Kirkus Reviews 

“In his engaging memoir, Conner shares anecdotes largely culled from his decades-long practice as a divorce attorney and trial lawyer. … Conner’s lean, precise prose sparkles with energy and good...


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ISBN 9781952281884
PRICE US$17.99 (USD)
PAGES 218

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