Ted Kittila, Attorney at Law

June 16, 2026 — Preparing for oral argument is like preparing for a final exam. It takes roughly the same set of skills that I learned as a student (reviewing, re-reviewing, memorizing, cramming, worrying, re-re-reviewing), but with a new spin: at least I’m getting paid for doing this. I have an oral argument next week that is going to require a lot of my attention — literally days of reviewing and re-reviewing cases, pleadings, etc., all with the goal of putting on a short presentation to a person in a black robe. Just like a final exam, I am going…

The author reflects on their 25-plus years as an attorney, emphasizing the challenge of separating personal views from clients’ interests. They recount their small-town origins and a Sunday School Teacher’s concern about ethical representation. The blog serves as a personal outlet to discuss their experiences and maintain ethical integrity while advocating for clients.