Best Practices: How to Prepare for Court and What to Expect

In the 16 years that I have been practicing family law, I reflect fondly on my former years. Earlier on, junior counsel would learn by attending court with senior counsel: watching, taking notes, and absorbing it all. At that time, all appearances were in-person and it was exciting. You learned courtroom decorum and best practices by simply being present, watching, and asking questions. Unfortunately, since the pandemic, our junior counsel have not had the same experience. 

Hopefully the below points will assist those young lawyers and be a refresher for others.