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We recommend the election of Jerry Larson
Published on Tuesday, Oct 20, 2009
We recommend the election of Jerry Larson on Nov. 3.
For starters, Larson has a complete grasp of how the municipal court works. He began his legal career two decades ago as an assistant prosecutor for the city of Akron. He moved up to the position of police legal adviser, helping officers navigate procedures, protocols and other requirements in the communities covered by the court, Akron, Fairlawn, Lakemore, Mogadore and Richfield, plus Bath and Springfield townships. In 2008, he became the chief assistant city prosecutor.
Put another way, Larson has spent practically every day working in and around the municipal court. In doing so, he has earned a reputation for intelligence, organization and fairness. He understands the role of this busy court, the opportunity for a judge to help put lives back on track. All those years could make you jaded. Not Jerry Larson. He already has put to good use his energy and preparation.
In seeking a full six-year term, Larson faces two opponents, Jason Adams and Marybeth Maxwell. Both would do well enough on the bench. Adams is the judicial attorney for Judith Hunter of the Summit County Common Pleas Court. Prior to his current position, he had a private practice, handling such matters as landlord-tenant disputes and unemployment compensation hearings. He worked as an assistant county prosecutor from 1989 to 1996.
Marybeth Maxwell also worked in the county prosecutor's office, from 1983 to 1986. Since then, she has built a private practice in the area of construction and commercial litigation. Both Maxwell and Adams point to their broader legal experience. Yet this is a race for the municipal court, and neither can match the readiness of Jerry Larson for the job.
We recommend the election of Jerry Larson on Nov. 3.
For starters, Larson has a complete grasp of how the municipal court works. He began his legal career two decades ago as an assistant prosecutor for the city of Akron. He moved up to the position of police legal adviser, helping officers navigate procedures, protocols and other requirements in the communities covered by the court, Akron, Fairlawn, Lakemore, Mogadore and Richfield, plus Bath and Springfield townships. In 2008, he became the chief assistant city prosecutor.
Put another way, Larson has spent practically every day working in and around the municipal court. In doing so, he has earned a reputation for intelligence, organization and fairness. He understands the role of this busy court, the opportunity for a judge to help put lives back on track. All those years could make you jaded. Not Jerry Larson. He already has put to good use his energy and preparation.
In seeking a full six-year term, Larson faces two opponents, Jason Adams and Marybeth Maxwell. Both would do well enough on the bench. Adams is the judicial attorney for Judith Hunter of the Summit County Common Pleas Court. Prior to his current position, he had a private practice, handling such matters as landlord-tenant disputes and unemployment compensation hearings. He worked as an assistant county prosecutor from 1989 to 1996.
Marybeth Maxwell also worked in the county prosecutor's office, from 1983 to 1986. Since then, she has built a private practice in the area of construction and commercial litigation. Both Maxwell and Adams point to their broader legal experience. Yet this is a race for the municipal court, and neither can match the readiness of Jerry Larson for the job.
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akron, oh
Posted 05:52 AM, 10/20/2009
Jerry Larson is a very good Judge and can be counted on to do a great job!!!
Posted 10:28 AM, 10/20/2009
This is the first one of these ABJ voting guides that is absolutley correct
Akron, Oh
Posted 10:56 AM, 10/20/2009
An excellent pick!
Tallmadge, OH
Posted 02:55 PM, 10/20/2009
Mr. Larson has worked hard to get to where he is and he deserves this position for the betterment of the Akron area.
Tallmadge, OH
Posted 02:56 PM, 10/20/2009
Jerry! Jerry! Jerry!
Posted 02:11 AM, 10/21/2009
bizarre, I agree with Joad and bubblehead
Akron, Oh
Posted 12:02 PM, 10/31/2009
A great pick!
Akron, OH
Posted 04:11 PM, 10/31/2009
Wait a minute. I just today received a card in the mail from Doctor Ciraldo telling me about MaryBeth Maxwell. I never heard of her, but that is not pertinent. According to the postcard, this lady has something on the ball . . . . . . . . a widow bringing up two children, an attorney conducting her own business, a master marathon runner, good looking, a lot experience in law . . . . . . . . what else . . . . isn't that enough?
r m kraus...akron
Munroe Falls, Oh
Posted 12:10 AM, 11/01/2009
Follow the money......
