ABOTA’s Chester: ‘Ponder the ethical implications of’ refusing to participate in remote jury trials

Mitchell Chester

Citing the likelihood that COVID-19 will be a threat for the foreseeable future — and Rule 3.2 of the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct — a South Florida lawyer is urging Bar members to consider the “ethical implications” of refusing to participate in remote jury trials.

“Now is a good time to ponder the ethical implications of failing to include virtual jury trials in the list of powerful advocacy tools available as the pandemic and its consequences rage on,” writes attorney Mitchell Chester of Davie.