THE ROBING ROOM

There's not much I can say about Judge Thynge that hasn't already been said before. I have appeared before her in her capacity as a mediator as well as in cases to which the parties stipulated to her in lieu of a District Judge. Her commitment to the mediation process is incredible; she will go hours without food or drink or a break to get a case settled (and expects the parties to do the same!). She comes into mediations fully apprised of the issues and ready to discuss with the parties the strengths and weaknesses of a case. As a presiding judge, her qualities are the same. She is even-handed, fair, and EXTREMELY well-prepared. Do not go before Judge Thynge in mediation or trial without knowing your case - because she will likely know your case better than you do! The great thing about her is that unlike much of the current Federal bench, she practiced law as a private litigator before being appointed to the bench, so she knows how to try a case.