The overall results of the 2007 ALJ survey indicate that attorneys who practice in front of the Workers Compensation Administrative Law Judges are pleased with the job they are doing. Nearly 1300 surveys were sent out with a return rate over 64%. An overall rating of 7.2 was achieved. Judges were rated on fairness, knowledge of the law and courtroom decorum. An overall rating of 7.2 on a 10 point scale was achieved.
1. |
Shows proper decorum ............................................................................. |
7.2 |
2. |
Promotes a sense of fairness .................................................................... |
6.7 |
3. |
Is open-minded throughout the proceedings ................................................ |
6.5 |
4. |
Remains even-tempered throughout the proceedings .................................... |
7.2 |
5. |
Is familiar with the issues of the case ......................................................... |
7.3 |
6. |
Pays attention during the proceeding ......................................................... |
7.4 |
7. |
Gives you opportunities to speak ............................................................... |
7.7 |
8. |
Maintains appropriate control over proceedings ........................................... |
7.6 |
9. |
Is decisive throughout the proceedings, such as when objections are raised .. |
7.5 |
10.
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Acts appropriately to resolve problems (such as outbursts, inappropriate behavior, lateness) arising during the proceedings ....................................... |
7.3 |
11. |
Assists people in narrowing the issues ....................................................... |
7.0 |
12. |
Knows relevant substantive law .................................................................. |
7.2 |
13. |
Knows rules of evidence ............................................................................ |
7.1 |
14. |
Bases decisions on evidence, testimony and law ........................................ |
6.6 |
15. |
Writes understandable decisions ............................................................... |
7.1 |
16. |
Issues written findings, conclusions, and/or orders in a timely manner .......... |
7.2 |
Individual ALJ Ratings (Average of All Items)
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| ALJ |
Brad Avery .............................................................................................. |
6.7 |
| ALJ |
Bryce Benedict ........................................................................................ |
6.7 |
| ALJ |
John Clark ............................................................................................... |
8.1 |
| ALJ |
Pam Fuller ............................................................................................... |
7.2 |
| ALJ |
Bruce Moore ............................................................................................ |
8.5 |
| ALJ |
Ken Hursh ............................................................................................... |
8.3 |
| ALJ |
Robert Foerschler ..................................................................................... |
5.7 |
| ALJ |
Steve Howard ........................................................................................... |
7.1 |
| ALJ |
Thomas Klein ........................................................................................... |
6.9 |
| ALJ |
Nelsonna Potts Barnes ............................................................................. |
6.6 |
