[PhantomGremlin]

> The author’s description of dealing with judges and attorneys in New York state court are disappointing.

What makes you think that any other city or state is any different? I've heard a few stories about Oregon that make me think it's pretty much the same here.

I think people would be very wise to avoid lawsuits unless they have a very very strong case. And even then be prepared to lose or to litigate for years.

It's a lot messier than engineering.

[sjy]

In most common law countries judges are not elected and don't get away with the kind of thing discussed in the article (like informal ex parte conferences).