CCL evaluation in the race for the Tully vacancy on the Appellate Court

The Chicago Council of Lawyers has released its evaluation of the only candidate running in the Democratic primary for the Tully vacancy on the Illinois Appellate Court. No Republican filed for this (or any other) Appellate Court vacancy.

Terrence J. Lavin -- Qualified

Judge Terrence J. Lavin was appointed to the Illinois Appellate Court by the Illinois Supreme Court in 2010. From 1983 to 2009 Judge Lavin was in private practice. He has substantial litigation experience in medical malpractice and personal injury matters. He has taught trial advocacy as an Adjunct Professor at Chicago-Kent College of Law, and has written several published articles. He is active in community service. Judge Lavin was considered to be a good practitioner with good legal ability and temperament. As an appellate judge, he is reported to be well-prepared. His opinions are considered well-reasoned. The Council finds him Qualified for the Appellate Court.

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