DJ profiles 3rd baseman Justice Segal

“Sometimes passion can get in the way
of the point you’re trying to make.” 

Today's DJ profiles 2/7's Justice John Segal in Wordsmith: Known for his witty, writerly opinions, John Segal is learning to deal with the complexity of being an appellate justice. The article emphasizes his "understated humor," "verve and levity," "rapier wit," "clarity," and opinion-writing skills. He is described as an "active questioner" at oral argument.

His advice to lawyers? "Cool the language."

“Some of the rhetoric in the appellate briefs is just too strong, too over the top. You read and it you go, ‘Really? Calm down!’”