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This is an e-mail which was forwarded to me from Debi director of Children of God for Life

She has been instrumental in the case.

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[T'wit]

Baird was godawful. This can't be worse, might be far better, so -- hooray!

[dandelion]

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Sorry about title.

It should read:

"Terri Schiavo update: Judge Baird is OFF case."

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[syriacus]

Thanks for the update!! I'm hoping this is another positive turn of events for Terri.

[msmagoo]

Great news! She has a reputation for being fair, a quality she will hopefully put to good use in the Schiavo case. She was also named Jurist of the Year in 2002.

(09-23-02)
Jurist of year says be 'up front and honest' in court

Aja Whitaker
Staff Writer
CLEARWATER — Judge Nelly Khouzam urges the public not to believe everything they see on television, especially with regard to courtroom dramas.

She also hopes that high-profile cases that generate extensive media attention do not erode faith in a judicial system that some have lost confidence in throughout recent years.

The soft-spoken native of Egypt sits on the bench in the criminal division of the Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida in Clearwater. Khouzam imposes strict rules about courtroom procedure and behavior but said she does not raise her voice while serving as a criminal administrative judge and a judge for habitual offenders.

"I hope to continue working hard and trying to dispense justice in a fair manor," said Khouzam. "It is an awesome responsibility we judges have. Once you have this black robe around you, you have to be careful."

Taking individual responsibility seriously while maintaining high industry standards can help elevate the profession as a whole, she said.

The American Board of Trial Advocates recently recognized Khouzam for career achievements and named her Florida Jurist of the Year. Membership in the organization is obtained by invitation only, and the jurist of the year honor goes to a member with an understanding of issues and experience in handling complex litigation.

The award winner also must have completed 20 jury trials in civil litigation.

"In civil cases, because of the complexity of issues, it makes sense to settle the cases," she said. "A lot of people can't get to that number."

The American Board of Trial Advocates is comprised of an equal number of trial lawyers representing plaintiffs and defendants.

Khouzam was "humbled" by the statewide award that followed a nomination from the organization's Tampa chapter and a unanimous vote from Florida's 11 chapters. Prior to her appointment to the bench in June 1994, Khouzam was the only female member in the Tampa chapter.

Khouzam, along with six other felony judges, carries an average caseload of 900 pending cases per year and has a typical 30-page morning calendar of 60 cases.

To maintain order and ensure that cases are dealt with efficiently and fairly, Khouzam set guidelines for lawyers in her courtroom.

She asks that all parties be on time and refuses to entertain negotiations on the morning of a trial. Each lawyer is asked to follow an argument, response and reply sequence to eliminate unnecessary discussion.

Before becoming a judge, the University of Florida College of Law graduate was a staff attorney with the Florida Second District Court of Appeal in Lakeland, a shareholder at Fowler White Boggs Banker PA in St. Petersburg and a partner at Silberman & Khouzam PA in Clearwater, a firm she started with her husband.

When she is not handing out rulings and dispensing justice, Khouzam spends time with her husband, Morris Silberman, who also is a judge, and their 4-year-old daughter.

Khouzam's advice to young lawyers is simple: Be prepared and be honest.

"They need to work very hard to maintain their professionalism," she said. "All too often people get involved in difficult cases and you have to maintain your credibility. Judges won't remember whether you won or lost, but they will remember whether or not you were prepared. There is nothing wrong with a young lawyer saying, 'I don't know' or 'I will try to look into it.' Be up front and honest."

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[Cicero]

Good news. I doubt that the new judge will be all that fair, but she could not possibly be more corrupt than Baird. He is a total disgrace to the legal profession, worse than a tort lawyer.

[Canticle_of_Deborah]

sounds promising to me.

[msmagoo]

Setback?
Conflicting reports circulating on Baird's replacement:

From Ron Panzer:

We have received conflicting information from the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court in Clearwater. This a.m. after being specifically asked if Judge Khouzam would take over the Terri's Law case of Michael Schiavo v Gov
Bush, Judge Khouzam's assistant said, EXACTLY:

"yes, Judge Khouzam is taking over all the cases Judge Baird had including the Terri's Law case."

After receiving reports denying that, we have RE-contacted the Court at 2 p.m. Eastern time, and Judge Baird's office says that Judge Baird is going to HOLD ONTO the Terri's Law case specifically. I guess it's too big a case for him to let go of, considering the implications of the case and the
agenda of the court as seen by Baird's prejudicial comments before getting the case.

Judge Baird's office specifically stated EXACTLY that,

"if Judge Khouzam's office told you that she [Khouzam] would be taking over the case, they were confused." "Judge Baird is keeping that case!"

We are disappointed that Baird will not release the case to Khouzam, and apologize for any confusion caused by sharing the mistaken information released by Judge Khouzam's office that Khouzam would take over the case.

We do not know why Judge Khouzam's office would specifically state that the Terri's Law case was to be taken over when it was not. It may be a simple mistake upon the part of Judge Khouzam's office, however, it does now appear Judge Baird will keep it.

Ron Panzer
for Hospice Patients Alliance

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So - is there a tug-of-war going on in the background here? Given the improper comments made by Baird about the Schiavo case, and the employee "betting pool" on Terri's life - I think a shakeup is appropriate. Dump Baird!

[floriduh voter]

I received an email that Judge Baird WAS REMAINING ON THE CASE. Is Baird on or off? Anybody know for sure? Ron Panzer stated today that Baird REMAINS ON THE CASE.

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[nickcarraway]

Great News!

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

This is good news indeed. Baird seemed dirty throughout this entire affair.

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[sfRummygirl]

WOW.....

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[tutstar]

Local PINELLAS COUNTY COURT BAILIFFS AND COURT EMPLOYEES WERE TAKING BETS ON WHETHER TERRI WOULD DIE OR NOT!!!


I say UNBELIEVABLE! The court insiders could see what we've been seeing in relation to the judges' rulings.

want to make sure yall saw this