[blindlaw] Blind Judges

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Hey folks, the  below article may be of some help on Mr. Bernstein's
background.  Congrats to Justice Bernstein on this significant achievement!

http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2014/11/blind_marathon_running_l
awyer_1.html
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From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dan Beitz
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Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 11:09 AM
To: Gerard Sadlier; Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Blind Judges

The Michigan Supreme Court is the state's highest court.  It hears appeals
from the Michigan Court of Appeals.  In Michigan, the parties nominate
candidates, although the candidates are supposed to be non-partisan.
Richard Bernstein was the Democratic party nominee.  Justices are elected in
the general elections, which take place every two years, although their
terms are generally six years.




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-----Original Message-----
From: Gerard Sadlier [mailto:gerard.sadlier at gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 12:17 PM
To: Dan Beitz; Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Blind Judges

Hi Dan,

I'm extremely interested. Could you give me a bit more information either on
or off list - a profile e.g. where he worked what kind of law he practiced -
how he was elected (judges aren't elected in Ireland, so it'd be helpful to
know say if there are political parties for judicial elections, who gets to
vote, what turnout is like etc.).

Also, where in the hierarchy does the Supreme Court sit - is it an appellate
or a trial court?

Thanks and apologies for all the questions.

Congratulations to Mr Bernstein.

Kind regards

Ger

On 11/10/14, Dan Beitz via blindlaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> I thought everyone would like to know that Michigan just elected a 
> totally blind Justice to our Supreme Court.  His name is Richard
Bernstein.
>
>
> [wg logo]
>
> Daniel K. Beitz
> Wienner & Gould, P.C.
> 950 University Dr., Ste. 350
> Rochester, MI  48307
> Phone:  (248) 841-9405
> Fax:  (248) 652-2729
> dbeitz at wiennergould.com
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> www.wiennergould.com<http://www.wiennergould.com/>
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