Credible Quote by Raymond Kethledge
“A lawyer who makes an impression as credible, competent, and civil is one whose thoughts I'll take seriously.”
About This Quote
Source Court Opinion: Kethledge on Judicial Credibility, 2015
A lawyer's credibility, competence, and civility earn serious consideration of their ideas.
In simple terms: Credibility earns serious thought.
Cultivate credibility and civility.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- legal practice
- client counseling
- public speaking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you build credibility quickly?
- Can civility mask lack of skill?
May undervalue substantive arguments.