How Must Attorneys Conduct Themselves at Trial or Hearings?

“Unless the presiding judge otherwise directs, during a trial or hearing, attorneys must:  (a) stand when making objections or otherwise addressing the presiding judge; (b) use the lectern while examining or cross-examining witnesses; (c) when examining a witness, refrain from making statements, comments, or remarks before or after asking a question; (d) limit to one attorney for each party the examination or cross-examination of a witness; and (e) in making an objection, state plainly and briefly the grounds for objecting and not offer argument unless requested by the presiding judge.”  See L.R. 83.4.