What are the motifs in A Civil Action by Jonathan Harr?

Money and the Law are motifs in this story. It is no secret that the wealthy in American society, when they face legal troubles, are able to purchase the services of the very best attorneys. Such attorneys are usually graduates of superior law schools, have practiced law for many years and are known for their great legal successes and courtroom maneuvers. The middle class, and certainly the poor, must settle for less able representation for most legal issues. The exception to this general rule is a case which promises to receive national attention, whether criminal or civil. I