THE ROBING ROOM

Not particularly clear or articulate when on the Bench, but the meandering doesn't mean that he doesn't get to the correct. His published opinions reflect better informed and sharper focus. Slow in responding to communications to Chambers and in formalizing Orders, but he has also been promptly decisive when he turns to a matter. Has a good feel for the difference between giving a party a fair hearing and being unduly indulgent.