October 26, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC — On October 26, 2013, the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL) presented Finnegan partner Donald R. Dunner with the Samuel E. Gates Litigation Award. The award honors a lawyer or judge who has made a significant, exceptional, and lasting contribution to the improvement of the litigation process.
The Board of Regents of the ACTL unanimously selected Mr. Dunner as the 2013 recipient, in recognition of his many significant contributions to the Bar and the legal profession. The award was conferred at the ACTL 2013 Annual Meeting in San Francisco. Mr. Dunner is the ninth lawyer to receive the award which was established in 1980. Past recipients have included Honorable Judith Kaye, Honorable Ronald M. George, Honorable William J. Brennan, Jr., and Honorable Erwin N. Griswold.
Founded in 1950, The American College of Trial Lawyers is dedicated to maintaining and improving the standards of trial practice, the administration of justice, and the ethics of the profession. Fellowship in the College is extended by invitation only, after careful investigation to those experienced trial lawyers who have mastered the art of advocacy and whose professional careers have been marked by the highest standards of ethical conduct, professionalism, civility, and collegiality. www.actl.com.
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