About Dan Skerritt

WANTED: Trial Opportunities for Young Lawyers

Many trial lawyers these days wring their hands about how few cases get tried to a jury, and how difficult it is for younger lawyers to gain real-time experience in the courtroom. I share these concerns, and challenge senior members of the trial bar to do more to create trial opportunities for the next generation.  Here are some concrete suggestions.   Use available programs.  A committee formed by the Oregon chapter of the American College of Trial Lawyers that I was privileged to serve …