Blankingship & Keith Appellate Principal Discusses Impact of Reduced Supreme Court Opinions in Virginia Lawyers Weekly

In a recent article featured in Virginia Lawyers Weekly, Juli Porto, an appellate partner at Blankingship & Keith, PC in Fairfax, Virginia, offered her perspective on the ongoing and worrisome decline in the issuance of opinions by the Supreme Court of Virginia. Her insights illuminate a persistent issue that has drawn the attention of legal professionals and appellate practitioners across the state.

Juli Porto commented on this matter, stating, "Within the appellate bar, we frequently engage in discussions about the diminishing number of Supreme Court opinions, recognizing its paramount importance to us. These cases serve as crucial sources of guidance and precedent for our clients." She underscored the indispensable role that a robust jurisprudence plays in enabling attorneys to offer well-informed recommendations to their clients and in enhancing the knowledge base of trial attorneys and judges alike.

To access the full article at Virginia Lawyers Weekly, visit ‘We need the cases’: Virginia’s high court issuing fewer opinions (sub req).