Jul 7, 2020 | Judge Quotes
Honorable Christopher Murray Court of Appeals For briefs, provide a short two or three paragraph introduction to generally explain the case and why the trial court was right or wrong. Also for briefs, use quotes of testimony that points to why your position is...
Jul 7, 2020 | Judge Quotes
Honorable James Alexander 6th Circuit Court An emergency is not a new client. Don’t regurgitate your brief in oral argument. Do not use Ad Hominem attacks either in writing or in oral argument. Begin every argument by telling the Court who you are and how the Court...
Jul 7, 2020 | Judge Quotes
Honorable Lisa Sullivan Clinton County Probate Court Be on time and be prepared to start on time. If you are running late, contact the court staff to let the judge know. Make an appointment to talk with the judge a[er you have appeared a few times to solicit feedback...
Jul 7, 2020 | Judge Quotes
Honorable Darnell Jackson 10th Circuit Court My tip would be that an attorney should always be prepared not just to argue their position, but also be ready to argue against opposing counsel’s position. Preferably with statutory or case law authority in support of...
Jul 7, 2020 | Judge Quotes
Justice Elizabeth Clement Supreme Court The advice I always share with aspiring or new lawyers is to make sure they listen. Too often attorneys are focused on being an advocate for their client that they don’t take the ,me to listen and adjust their argument based on...
Jun 22, 2020 | Judge Quotes
Honorable Mark Boonstra Michigan Court of Appeals Always be honest, candid and forthright with the tribunal. Your most important asset as a lawyer is your...
