Keith Strong

He seems cool at first, but beware! He will play home town referee for local counsel. For example, he has no problem with issuing an " off the record" advisory opinion when, get this, he admittedly only read one side's brief (the moving party), but not the response. Really?

First-rate lawyer goes to the bench and becomes first-rate judge. Very cordial and accomodating, comes to the bench prepared. Asks good questions, makes good decisions. The law actually matters to him and he follows it regardless.

A first-rate addition to the bench. Thoughtful and careful, very polite. He loves his job and it shows.