Success can be as trying as failure

[Scott Tschirhart]

One of my cases that I won in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals was recently granted cert in the United States Supreme Court. If has been my dream for many years to argue before the Court, so I saw this as a very good thing and an opportunity.

BUT, you would think that I did something to the punch bowl and the way my colleagues have reacted. I have been praying for the strength to keep on the right path for my clients and ignore the noise. Pray with me if you would. I know that this is to teach me something and I’m looking forward to understanding it better.

[Bill in Oregon]

Scott, you sure have my full support, as this is very surely a great honor as well as a trial -- no pun intended. Please keep us closely in the loop.
What is the case name?

[Gunstore Commando]

...If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster
And treat those two impostors just the same...

[Drawdown]

Scott, sounds like you're in a fight for true justice to prevail towards what is right & good, so yes I pray for you and client's!
As far as the colleagues-system, just remember, evil-wrong-bad, will always step in the path.
"And the light shineth in the darkness; and the darkness comprehend it not." John 1:5

[Scott Tschirhart]

Scott, you sure have my full support, as this is very surely a great honor as well as a trial -- no pun intended. Please keep us closely in the loop.
What is the case name?

Gonzalez v. Trevino. But some of what you read about this case is really slanted. The officer did a thorough investigation and took it to a judge who issued a warrant. Normally that would be a good basis for an arrest. Thorough investigation and an independent finding of probable cause should entitle an officer to qualified immunity.

[Old No7]

BUT, you would think that I did something to the punch bowl and the way my colleagues have reacted.

They must have small minds (and other body parts...) -- and are likely JEALOUS, that's what I suspect.

If this is a test, I'm sure you'll pass with your efforts and ours and His support.

Old No7

[JimT]

You and your family are always on my Prayer List, my friend.

[2ndovc]

Best of luck to you Scott. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!

Jason

[COSteve]

I believe that this is the Brief No. 22-1025 Scott is talking about: https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/ ... %20Opp.pdf

An interesting read.

[2ndovc]

That is interesting. Thanks Steve.


jb

[Grizz]

A Noble venture Scott, thanks for sharing, our God reigns, and Grace abounds . . .

[marlinman93]

Praying for a good outcome, and peace of mind for you on this journey Scott!

[COSteve]

Scott, I have to ask.

It's my understanding that to present an argument in front of SCOTUS a lawyer has to be certified to present to them. Are you already certified or is there something special that you have to do to qualify?

Inquiring minds want to know . . .

[Griff]

Praying for a good outcome, and peace of mind for you on this journey Scott!

Ditto, Scott.

[Walt]

Steve, if you'll google his name, you will find that Scott is eminently qualified to take cases all the way to the United States Supreme Court.

I'm proud of you, Scott and hope your dream comes true.

Kick their butts!

[Ysabel Kid]

Prayers for your success, Scott! Go get 'em!

[JMick]

Praying for you Scott, for the words to speak.

[Scott Tschirhart]

Scott, I have to ask.

It's my understanding that to present an argument in front of SCOTUS a lawyer has to be certified to present to them. Are you already certified or is there something special that you have to do to qualify?

Inquiring minds want to know . . .

You have to be admitted to practice before the Court. I’ve been admitted to practice for several years. But I haven’t actually argued a case there as most are denied cert.

[Scott Tschirhart]

I believe that this is the Brief No. 22-1025 Scott is talking about: https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/ ... %20Opp.pdf

An interesting read.

Yes, that was my brief at the cert stage.

I’m going to DC next week for a meeting with the Solicitor General. Interesting to engage in this process.

[COSteve]

Thanks for the info and good luck.
However, it seems from your brief that you have a strong argument with compelling facts so I'm a bit surprised that it has gone this far.

[Scott Tschirhart]

Thanks for the info and good luck.
However, it seems from your brief that you have a strong argument with compelling facts so I'm a bit surprised that it has gone this far.

I was too. But they need to clarify something about Nieves and I think that’s where they are going.