Heyl Royster issued the following announcement on Jan. 18.
Rick Hunsaker, Managing Partner of the firm’s St. Louis office, has begun his term as President of the Missouri/Southern Illinois Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA).
ABOTA is a national organization of lawyers who have significant civil jury trial experience. The organization is unique in that its membership is limited to those nominated by member peers in the legal community who meet experience requirements in the trial of civil cases before juries. ABOTA’s membership is comprised of both Plaintiff and Defense lawyers.
ABOTA has several principle objectives which include having its members educate the public regarding important constitutional rights, including the right to trial by jury in civil cases, promotion of an independent judiciary, and advocacy of civility among practicing attorneys.
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