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Experience counts; that's why it's called the "practice" of law. I have practiced law for 38 years. However, it is not just the length of time I’ve practiced that makes me the most qualified for the position, but the diversity of my experience as well. Unlike other candidates, I have represented both plaintiffs and defendants, at trial and on appeal. I have represented individuals, small businesses, and Fortune 500 corporations in a wide range of matters, including commercial/insurance disputes, personal injury claims, employment disputes, estate administration, and business transactions. This experience has given me a sound understanding of the types of cases and the procedural and substantive issues that will come before the court.
First, just follow the law. Apply the law equally to everyone regardless of their age, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship, or immigration status. Next, stay in your lane. The judiciary is one of three branches of government, and it is important to maintain that separation of powers to ensure the balanced and efficient operation of all three branches at both the state and federal level. Judges are responsible for interpreting and applying the law and should avoid usurping the legislature’s authority by making the law from the bench. If the law needs to be changed, change it through the legislative process and not by judicial fiat.
Ensuring that those who do not have the economic means to effectively participate in the justice system still receive competent representation and equal treatment under the law. Ensuring the rights of the mentally disabled are protected, while still providing them with mental health services before they violate the rights of others.
Judges may be the most visible part of the justice system. Because of this, judges have the primary responsibility to improve the public's perception and understanding of the judicial process.
Under the Code of Judicial Conduct, judges must recuse themselves if they have a financial interest in the case, a personal bias or prejudice that impacts their impartiality, family relationships with parties or lawyers, prior involvement as counsel, or have made public statements on the outcome. Judges should also voluntarily recuse themselves whenever their impartiality might reasonably be questioned.
