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Several years ago a friend of mine was involved in a controversy that went to trial before Judge Robert Zagelow, who was an exceptionally well liked and respected Walla Walla Superior Court Judge. After the trial, I asked how it went. My friend said, “We don’t have his decision yet, but he really listened to both of us, and whatever he decides, I know it will be fair.”

It’s an extraordinary judge who inspires such confidence that a litigant accepts the decision before she knows if she won or lost! My friend was confident in the judge because he sincerely engaged with the case, showe...