Orange Superior Court Junior Lawyer Participation Incentives
2 rules from official source documents
Rules encouraging junior lawyer participation in oral arguments and court proceedings.
Civil cases
Only one attorney may argue per party unless the court permits more, and the request may note an opportunity for a less experienced attorney.
In the absence of permission by the Court, only one attorney for a party may present oral argument on a motion, application, or issue. Upon the request of a party, the Court may, in its discretion, allow more than one attorney per party to argue. In making the request, counsel may present the issue of providing an opportunity for a less experienced attorney.
Civil cases
Only one attorney per party may argue unless the court permits more to allow a less experienced attorney to argue.
In the absence of permission by the court, only one attorney for a party may present oral argument on a motion, application, or issue. Upon request, the court may allow more than one attorney per party to argue if the purpose is to provide an opportunity for a less experienced attorney.
Does Orange Superior Court encourage junior lawyer participation?
Yes. Judge Jonathan Fish's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Only one attorney may argue per party unless the court permits more, and the request may note an opportunity for a less experienced attorney.
Yes. Judge Richard Lee's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Only one attorney per party may argue unless the court permits more to allow a less experienced attorney to argue.
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