American Board of Trial Advocates

ABOTA is an invitation-only national association of over 7,000 highly experienced trial lawyers and judges dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Seventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which guarantees the right to civil jury trials. ABOTA’s primary goal is to educate the American public about the history and value of the right to trial by jury, and it is dedicated to elevating the standards of skill, integrity, honor, and courtesy in the legal profession.

Events

Below is a list of all press releases that were published outside of the E-Newsletter.

Debra Freid, President of the Michigan Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates, has issued a formal press release addressing the rising tide of unfounded and inflammatory attacks against judiciary and legal profession members. In this important message, Ms. Freid reaffirms the foundational principles of judicial independence, the separation of powers, and the Rule of Law—principles essential to our constitutional system’s continued integrity. The press release has drawn public attention and was recently featured in statewide news coverage, which can be viewed here: ABC12 – Group of lawyers, judges pen letter raising concerns over judicial attacks. We invite you to read the full press release below.

The Attack on the Federal Judiciary Continues Under Cover of a Spending Bill

by Debra A. Freid, Freid, Gallagher, Taylor & Associates, PC

“On May 22nd, the House passed a spending bill which is now before the Senate for consideration. ABOTA-MI takes no position on the bill generally as the enactment of legislation is a matter for politicians and their constituents to assess. However, there is one component of the bill that merits our direct attention and requires our comment—and that is the provision that would indiscriminately limit the Federal courts’ ability to enforce its orders…”