Honorable Jon Van Allsburg

Honorable Jon Van Allsburg 20th Circuit Court Present yourself professionally, and always begin by introducing yourself to the court. This is not just for the benefit of the judge, but for the record (these comments apply to both in-person appearances and Zoom – but...

Honorable Gary Giguere Jr

Honorable Gary Giguere Jr 9th Circuit Court I would advise any lawyer, new or long-licensed, to always call court staff (Judicial Aide or Law Clerk) before your first-ever appearance before a judge. It may seem silly, but finding out if there is a particular check-in...

Honorable Denise Langford Morris

Honorable Denise Langford Morris 6th Circuit Court 1) Know your Judge- check with the profile Listed on the court website and check With senior lawyers at your firm if possible In order to get a feel for the judges established protocol and procedures. All judges are...

Honorable David Robinson

Honorable David Robinson 36th District Court An attorney controls only three things in the courtroom: the attorney’s punctuality, professionalism and preparation. Maximize the 3...

Honorable Carl Jarboe

Honorable Carl Jarboe Grosse Pte. Park Municipal Court When a judge asks a question during argument, stop what you are saying and answer the...

Honorable Kathleen Feeney

Honorable Kathleen Feeney 17th Circuit Court Sit in the judge’s courtroom and watch motions and hearings. You will learn a lot. Find a mentor and watch that person as they appear in court. Ask questions. Take that person out to lunch and ask him/her what matters most...