THE ROBING ROOM

Worst judicial temperament of any federal judge before whom I have appeared. Although we ultimately won the case, it was in no large part due to Judge Donato's Jekyll and Hyde demeanor. He was all smiles in front of the jury. But when they were not in the courtroom, he was the most unhinged when interfacing with the attorneys. I can honestly say that I have never seen a more egotistical judge, and I regularly practice in the Central District -- which says a lot.