What it Means to Be "Highly Recommended" by the Allegheny County Bar Association

By Alex Bicket

Why is the Allegheny County Bar Association's "Highly Recommended" Rating of Candidates so Important?

I have been given the highest rating ("Highly Recommended") by the Allegheny County Bar Association. By giving me this "Highly Recommended" rating, The Allegheny County Bar Association has concluded that I:

(i) exhibit preeminence in the law by way of outstanding legal ability and a wide range of experience, either in a specialized field of law or a more varied practice, and have a reputation in the legal community as standing at the top of his profession;

(ii) possess the highest reputation for integrity and temperament;

(iii) exhibit outstanding citizenship by way of community and professional contributions;

(iv) am an exceptional individual who will enhance the competency, dignity and public perception of the bench.

I have practiced as a trial lawyer for the past 21 years in the area of civil litigation and have been a partner at my law firm for 13 years. During this time I have tried over 30 cases to verdict in front of juries and judges in Allegheny and its surrounding counties, West Virginia and Ohio. I believe that experienced trial lawyers are most equipped to excell as judges on the Court of Common Pleas which is the trial court level of our legal system.

I invite you to visit the Allegheny County Bar Association's web site at http://www.acba.org to review the ratings given to all the judicial candidates.