“Be courteous to every single person you encounter in the courthouse, from the security officer who greets you at the door, to the bailiff who assists in the courtroom, to the clerks and the court reporters and everyone in between. When you need assistance—and you will—it is these very people who can make the difference for you between being an effective advocate and a clearly exposed newbie. If you are courteous and respectful to all, you will have advocates of your own when you need help.”

Tasha Blakney

Knoxville, Tennessee