Saturday, March 10, 2012

Organizing the Data: Appellate Court - Tully vacancy

This candidate has no opponent in the Democratic primary and faces no Republican opponent in November.

Terrence J. Lavin - #128


Bar Association Evaluations

The Chicago Bar Association says:
Justice Terrence J. Lavin is “Qualified” for the office of Justice of the Illinois Appellate Court. Justice Lavin was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1983 and was appointed to the Illinois Appellate Court in 2010. Before his appointment to the Illinois Appellate Court, Justice Lavin had an extensive trial practice concentrating in torts and medical malpractice. Justice Lavin is highly regarded for his knowledge of civil law and has published numerous articles about Civil Trial Practice. Justice Lavin serves as the Presiding Judge of the Fourth Appellate Division and is well regarded for his knowledge of the law, legal scholarship, writing skills, and strong work ethic.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
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.
Other Bar Association Evaluations:
Asian American Bar Association of the
Greater Chicago Area
Recommended
Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater ChicagoRecommended
Cook County Bar AssociationRecommended
Decalogue Society of LawyersRecommended
Hellenic Bar AssociationRecommended
Hispanic Lawyers Association of IllinoisHighly Qualified
Illinois State Bar AssociationQualified
Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of ChicagoRecommended
Puerto Rican Bar Association of IllinoisQualified
Women’s Bar Association of IllinoisRecommended


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