Substantial legal experience in and demonstrated understanding of civil litigation and issues recurrent in defense of claims;
A willingness to impartially apply the statutory law and rules as written and the common law, including the application of affirmative defenses, and the granting of dispositive motions when warranted;
A recognition of the legislature's exclusive role to enact statutes and teh Court's role in interpreting existing common law and statutes in a fair, consistent and predictable manner with respect for prior court rulings as compelled by stare decisis;
Exemplifying a high level of independence and integrity in applying the law impartially and in compliance with judicial standards and the Rules of Professional Conduct.
