Law Practice
May 2, 2025
The beauty and power of showing up in courtrooms
After a week of in-person appearances in multiple courthouses, I was reminded of the profound responsibility and privilege we hold as attorneys to uphold justice, represent all voices, and preserve the integrity of our legal system, which remains a critical check on government power.
Christopher Frost
Trial Litigator, Law Professor, and the Founding and Name Partner
FROST LLP
Email: chris@frostllp.com
Last week, I had the unusual privilege of being in four separate courthouses and six separate departments in five days. I made the choice to appear in person to each one. I strongly believe in personal appearances over Court calls. Others may disagree, which I can certainly understand, and personal appearances are not always possible or even allowed. But I find that one makes a more direct connection with the Court when standing in the same room as the judge, clerk, and deput...
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