Mar. 6, 2026
Why civility still wins in the courtroom
Civility isn't just good manners -- it's a strategic advantage that can enhance your credibility, persuade judges, and ultimately deliver better outcomes for your clients.
Nancy Wieben Stock
Mediator, Arbitrator and Private Judge
JAMS
500 N State College Blvd
Orange , CA 92868
Phone: (714) 939-1300
Fax: (714) 939-8710
University of California Davis School of Law
Scott M. Gordon
Private Judge, Mediator and Arbitrator
Signature Resolution LLC
Email: judgegordon@signatureresolution.com
Southwestern University School of Law
Judge Gordon (Ret.) is a member of the International Network of Hague Judges.
As civility in public discourse continues to decline, we
revisit how attorneys can rise above the fray and maintain a high level of
civility and professionalism in the practice of law.
Is incivility practice specific?
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