Appellate Practice,
Civil Litigation,
Law Practice
Apr. 6, 2021
I want a new judge
Back in the 1980s, Huey Lewis crooned about wanting a new drug. If Weird Al were a successful appellant’s lawyer, he’d transform Huey’s lament to I Want a New Judge.
Benjamin G. Shatz
Partner
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP
Appellate Law (Certified), Litigation
Email: bshatz@manatt.com
Benjamin is a certified specialist in appellate law who co-chairs the Appellate Practice Group at Manatt in the firm's Los Angeles office. Exceptionally Appealing appears the first Tuesday of the month.
Back in the 1980s, Huey Lewis crooned about wanting a new drug. If Weird Al were a successful appellant's lawyer, he'd transform Huey's lament to I Want a New Judge: "I want a new judge, one that won't make me cry. One that won't make me lose my case; or make my client say goodbye. I want a new judge, one that won't be as bad. One that won't rule like the one before, that made me feel so sad. One that won't make me nervous, wonderin' what t...
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