Jul 7, 2020 | Judge Quotes
Honorable Paul Denenfeld 17th Circuit Court Always be on time for hearings, and if you’re running late, call. Our court is busy, with full dockets, and lateness or, worse, not showing up at all, is not appreciated. If a motion refers to previous orders or documents,...
Jul 7, 2020 | Judge Quotes
Honorable Brian Sullivan 3rd Circuit Court Know what relief you seek in a motion and the legal and factual basis that supports it. Be able to succinctly articulate your position. Listen carefully so as to understand the propositions in issue and be prepared to engage...
Jul 7, 2020 | Judge Quotes
Honorable Mark Fratarcangeli 40th District Court Be prepared!!! Know your case. Know your judges tendency. Be respectful to everyone (not just the...
Jul 7, 2020 | Judge Quotes
Honorable Harry Gill 18th Circuit Court The most important tip for any lawyer young or old is to be prepared, meaning know the facts of your case, know the law and make sure you have a strategy for applying the facts to the law. Don’t fight unnecessary battles, fight...
Jul 7, 2020 | Judge Quotes
Honorable Anica Letica Court of Appeals Your time is limited. Use it wisely. Be honest about the facts and the law. Know your record and the applicable legal authority. Be cognizant of issue preservation and the standard of review. Be professional, respectful, and...
Jul 7, 2020 | Judge Quotes
Honorable Lita Popke 3rd Circuit Court If an attorney is in court for another matter, he/she should take an extra 30 minutes and go visit a courtroom. Knowing the clerks is also great. Tell them you are new and ask about the judge’s preferences. Look up the judge’s...
