- Posts by Kenneth B. Bell
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Our committed attorneys pursue philanthropic interests by contributing their time and skills to various organizations, serving in leadership positions on boards of not-for-profit organizations and through other volunteer endeavors. During this holiday season, we highlighted a few of the various charities our attorneys are involved with. In an effort to shed light on these organizations and their mission to help those in need, we participated in 12 Days of Giving. During the 12 days, members of #TeamGunster shared their stories while raising awareness on their favorite ...
Former Florida Supreme Court Justice and Gunster attorney Ken Bell is regularly tapped by his colleagues for tips and pointers on arguing before a circuit judge, as well as counseling on courtroom strategy. During Bell's twelve years on the circuit court bench, he developed these four pointers.
1. Remember that practicing law is a privilege. You are first and foremost an officer of the court. You advocate zealously, but you always do so as a privileged member of the Florida Bar, and never as a hired gun.
2. Always know your judge and his or her administrative practices, personality, and ...
