THE ROBING ROOM

He doesn't pay too much attention to prompt pretrial motions in civil cases, and he is slow to set a jury trial, but his instincts are good, and he has a wonderful sense of humor. Once in front of a jury, he is a great judge, giving both sides leeway and never showing any disprect to counsel or the parties. He has been a trial lawyer, a state district judge, an appellate judge and now a federal district judge. His heart, and head, are in the right place. He clearly likes his job and does it well. Still plays full court basketball well into his 60s.