Vol. 70, No. 3, March
1997
Terrence M. Gherty
Personal
- Born: Oct. 30, 1949, Hudson, Wis.
- Residence: Hudson, Wis.
Education
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls, B.S. (1971)
- University of South Dakota, J.D. (1974)
Practice
- Gherty and Gherty S.C., Hudson, Wis.; civil litigation in Wisconsin
and Minnesota
Professional activities
- State Bar of Wisconsin: Board of Governors (1988-92); Executive
Committee (1991-92); Finance Committee (1992-93); Professionalism Committee
(1989-96); Professionalism Subcommittee on Lawyer Discontent (1990-91);
chair, Special Committee in Reaction to Peel v. Illinois (1991); chair,
Specialization on Lawyer Advertising Committee (1991-97); Assistance for
Lawyers Committee (1989-91); chair, District Eight Fee Arbitration Committee;
Small Office Practitioners Committee (1993-94); Standard Forms Committee
(1990-91); chair, Special Committee Concerning Bar Dues Restructuring (1994);
Resolution of Fee Dispute Committee (1994-97); Public Affairs Advisory
Committee (1996-97); District Eight Professional Responsibility Committee;
Litigation Section
- Wisconsin Commission on Legal Education
- National Board of Trial Advocacy
- American Trial Lawyers Association
- Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association
Professional speaking and writing
- State Bar of Wisconsin CLE Seminars: Lecturer, Proof of Damages Seminar,
1987; Trial Skills Seminar, 1992; Working with Insurance Companies Seminar,
1993
- U.W. Law School - General Practice Section, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1997
- Portions of closing arguments published in Stein Closing Arguments,
"Specimens of Eloquence," Sections 311, 335, 336, 399.5, 482,
488 and 520
- Wisconsin Lawyer, November 1991, "Certification of Legal Specialties
in Wisconsin"
- Listed in Register of Preeminent Attorneys; biography listed in the
9th Edition of Who's Who in American Law
Comment
Why should you vote for me for treasurer? Because I will work very hard
for you. If you attend a future Board of Governors meeting I want you to
think, "I am happy he is one of our state officers."
I have served the Board of Governors from 1988 through 1992. Despite
the commute from Hudson, I never missed a meeting. In 1993-94 I served the
Finance Committee. I am aware of the issues that confront the treasurer.
Through the years, as a State Bar representative, I have attended many
local bar association meetings. I have heard your concerns. If I could change
anything in the future course of the State Bar of Wisconsin it would be
to convince you, the lawyer, that you can and should be involved in your
state association. The association should help you network. Your professional
group should help plan your office. At times when you consider expansion,
associates or retirement, the association should be practical and informative.
It should always be your safe harbor.
Too often the State Bar appears to be the Emerald City. Lawyers are
afraid to come forward. They shouldn't be. When one looks "behind the
curtain" there are dozens of hard-working, concerned lawyers trying
to do their best, one project at a time.
Please consider my candidacy. |