Not If I Can Help It

 "An inspiring, intelligent memoir . . Each episode carries a tremendous punch, as well as a searing lesson about the failings of society to help those in need. . . . Groff balances her book with warmth and humor."-Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"Groff's masterful storytelling skills sculpt profound meaning from even the most terrifying of narratives, gifting readers with a deep understanding of what is needed to protect abuse victims and their children . . . Explosive memoir of a family law attorney's fight for justice."-Publishers Weekly BookLife (Editor's Pick) 

"Stories of criminal lawyers are common, but stories of those who do the critical unsung work of poverty law are rarely told. In her humble, witty, and compelling voice, Meg Groff shares the inside story of what it is like to be a family law attorney for Legal Aid, including the fantastic victories and traumatic losses that accompany the specialty of representing victims of domestic violence. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to know what doing good by being a lawyer looks like."-Joan S. Meier, NFVLC Professor of Clinical Law and Director of the National Family Violence Law Center at George Washington School of Law 

"Meg Groff has fought for the rights and needs of children and women in the toughest arena, and has lived to tell a heart-warming story."-Amon Bentovim, M.D., child and adolescent psychiatrist, Director of Child and Family Training, and Visiting Professor at Royal Holloway, University of London

"Not If I Can Help It renews your faith in justice and those who fight tirelessly for it, while also breaking your heart. You come away inspired and outraged, with important insight into the terrifying reality of domestic violence."-Sasha Drobnick, Appellate Litigation Director, DV LEAP, Network for Victim Recovery of DC 

"Everyone who reads this book will want Groff as their attorney-champion, but for now you will have to settle for her being your storyteller."-Danielle Pollack, co-founder, National Safe Parents Organization and policy manager, National Family Violence Law Center.

"The condition of our family court system is a national crisis, and Meg Groff is a bright light in the darkness. Not If I Can Help It should be required reading for every judge, lawyer, and law school student in America."-Tina Swithin, Family Court Advocate, author of Divorcing a Narcissist, and founder of One Mom's Battle

"All the understanding, courage and humor of a veteran warrior in the fight for social justice."-Terry Bisson, Hugo Award-winning author of Any Day Now