Law Practice
Aug. 4, 2015
John Doe, Esq.
What if I couldn't see the attorneys making arguments in my court? It would likely erase any doubts about objectivity and fairness. Attorney anonymity - music to my ears.
2nd Appellate District, Division 6
Arthur Gilbert
Presiding Justice
2nd District Court of Appeal, Division 6
UC Berkeley School of Law, 1963
Arthur's previous columns are available on gilbertsubmits.blogspot.com.
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Musicians auditioning for a symphony often play behind a screen that separates them from the conductor judging their performance. This practice is designed to ensure fairness and objectivity. Why not do the same with lawyers arguing cases in the courts? I have been thinking about instituting a pilot program in the Court of Appeal. Under the current face-to-face pract...
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