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Cross Exam by Terry MacCarthy

July 30, 2015 Leave a Comment

Learn Cross Examination from the Master, Terry MacCarthy — in the privacy of your home, car, or office.

“There are absolutely no judges and very few lawyers whom I respect so much. I have long been an admirer and a fan of Terry MacCarthy. I think that all of the things that can be said about a lawyer would not be enough to say about Terry MacCarthy.” — Richard “Racehorse” Haynes

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If you try cases, you must master cross examination!

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Mock Trial

March 10, 2015 Leave a Comment

HCCLA hosts an annual mock trial competition for local high school students. Chris Tritico and James Stafford show up every year to do the lion’s share of the work. That said, they cannot do it alone. This is an extremely rewarding event for our members and our students who hoped to be lawyers one day. I hope everyone will consider joining us next year for another exciting mock trial experience!

Pictures from the event are on our facebook page

Students took the time to write and give thanks!

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Paying Our Respects

February 5, 2015 Leave a Comment

Today HCCLA held its Memorial Dedication Ceremony to pay our respects to those fallen lawyers who have fought for justice.  Special thanks to those members who took the time to come celebrate and remember with us.  Also, special thanks to the four local judges who made time share this even with us:

  • The Honorable Brad Hart, Judge of the 230th District Court;
  • The Honorable Ryan Patrick, Judge of the 177th District Court;
  • The Honorable Kristin Guiney, Judge of the 179th District Court; and
  • The Honorable Marc Brown, Justice of the Fourteenth Court of Appeals.

Past President Mark Bennett also blogged about this event here.  Sadly, most of the local judiciary failed to find the time to pay respects despite having been personally invited.

Our practice of honoring our brethren started in 2006 when Past President Robert Fickman implemented this practice and organized the first memorial.  Since that time, Past President Earl Musick has continued the tradition by organizing additional ceremonies as necessary.

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