THE ROBING ROOM

Appointed by Nixon in 1969, he was a liberal Republican. Now on senior status, he still handles a full load. In hugely complex death penalty case trial with about 20 pretrial motions, he generated law review quality and exhautive opinions on every issue in the case and did not publish any. Has no ego, a compassionate man, a super intellect, grasps issues quickly and always sees both sides, lets lawyers try their cases, always a pleasure to work with. It is an honor to be in his court.