http://blogs.mddailyrecord.com/ontherecord/2008/04/09/remembering-alexander-cummings/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:29:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 http://blogs.mddailyrecord.com/ontherecord/2008/04/09/remembering-alexander-cummings/#comment-3139 Andy Levy Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:28:47 +0000 http://blogs.mddailyrecord.com/ontherecord/2008/04/09/remembering-alexander-cummings/#comment-3139 In 1982, when I had just graduated from law school and before I had even been sworn in to the Bar, I argued a habeas corpus case in the Fourth Circuit under the Local Rule that allows law students to represent indigent clients. Alex, who at the time was head of the AG's criminal appeals and correctional litigation division, was my "adversary" in that case, but I use the term only in its most technical sense. I remember him as being just as pleasant and professional as he could be, with no trace of condescension or bullying that one might expect in such a situation. It taught me very early that it's possible to practice law at a high level and still be a gentlemen. In 1982, when I had just graduated from law school and before I had even been sworn in to the Bar, I argued a habeas corpus case in the Fourth Circuit under the Local Rule that allows law students to represent indigent clients. Alex, who at the time was head of the AG’s criminal appeals and correctional litigation division, was my “adversary” in that case, but I use the term only in its most technical sense. I remember him as being just as pleasant and professional as he could be, with no trace of condescension or bullying that one might expect in such a situation. It taught me very early that it’s possible to practice law at a high level and still be a gentlemen.

]]> http://blogs.mddailyrecord.com/ontherecord/2008/04/09/remembering-alexander-cummings/#comment-3134 Dennis M. Sweeney Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:26:23 +0000 http://blogs.mddailyrecord.com/ontherecord/2008/04/09/remembering-alexander-cummings/#comment-3134 Alex, was very kind and considerate of all people who dealt with the Court. Last year when my daughter was sworn in as a new young lawyer, Alex went out of his way to congratulate me and her and to arrange for her to meet with the judges on the Court of Appeals in advance of the formal ceremony. This was typical of the way he dealt with everyone. He will be missed. Alex, was very kind and considerate of all people who dealt with the Court. Last year when my daughter was sworn in as a new young lawyer, Alex went out of his way to congratulate me and her and to arrange for her to meet with the judges on the Court of Appeals in advance of the formal ceremony. This was typical of the way he dealt with everyone. He will be missed.

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