Carol J Boyle 716-839-2755 STONEWALL DEMOCRATS of Western New York PO Box 7, Buffalo, NY 14205 {Wbsis ow sonewlldemoeaisany. 20% 2008 ENDORSEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE — JUDICIAL Name: Michael 3. Feele (Campaign Address: court North aie Daytime Phone: 716-854-4055 Evening Phone: 716-839-4523 Fax Number __ femal: _ Office Sought: Erie County Family Court Judge Party Affiliation: Denooratis poe Before you continu, please understand that eer esl Demoeats of WNY may publicize your sponses in pest eleases and voters” guides, on our we sit, an Stonea Paanels of communication, Stonewall Democrats of WNY will also identify candidates who fal respond te {his questionnaire. 4+ Stonewall Democrats will hold you publicly accountable for ‘campaign and if elected during your lem in office. 1 inconsistent with your responses during Your lease submit your typewritten responses tothe following questions on a separate sheet 1) Why are you running fora judicial position and what qualifies you foc that position? 3) Whyare you seeking the endorsement ofthe Seonwall Democrats of WNY? Fe ou blew that bias fens our justice system, particularly in areas such a domestic wilenee, adoption, and aaa elvsiation isues involving LGBT individuals? Ifo, how do you propose to deal with i nee eit crpanutiana asosiatons oe cis © which you belong prohibit or mit mersbersip onthe basis fash olor religion, sexual orientation, gendor, disability, national origin, or gender identity? 5) ‘Whats your experience wit the LOBT community bath generally andor profesional? Asan atloreys Rave Jou eve! represented clients involved with LGBT issues? 6) ‘Willsexual orientation or gnderideatity bea consideration in your staff hiring decisions? 3} What Kind of suppart would yu ike co have fom the LGBT community if you win your primacy? Bernat Seonsat oF WAY song belive ht candidates havea responsibilty provide voters with ru fr Sea Donpulgn or publi ice and o conduc themselves in ¢ mater condlve a ac isue-ortented debare sik thelr fellow candidates, Can you pledge to conduct your campaign accordingly? 8) rendet by tc Stonewall Demarrat of WNY, will yu lis the endorsement on all applicable campaign erate (Gell Iiterature listing any other endorsements)? to) {reddorsnd ty the Stonewall Democrat of WAY, wll you atenda GLBT community frum to ioduce endorsed candidates? 1 attest that this questionnaire rgpreaents my a issues on this questionnaire: canta’ sire: 0 alley. one Gfofe® é reste complete the sac ssus survey, sgn below endsetum questionnaire, survey and your résumé by tune 20,2008 by fax to (800)557.3981.Carol J Boyle 716-839-2755 1. Simply stated, the work ethic, vigorous spirit of inquiry and family values 1 was blessed to be raised with as I grew up in Buffalo best qualify me to serve as a Family Court Judge. ‘As the third of seven children of s Buffalo firefighter, I know what great benefits can flow from being part ofa strong family, regardless of the monetary benefits which tht family is able to provide. Velues passed on and leamed by cxample have endured to be passed to my own children. My lengthy record of trial tnd appellate work and my reputation for integrity, competence and innovation in the legal cormanity presage what I hope will be a distinguished judicial career, Wtjs te care and compassion I witnessed as ] served as adoption counsel for Baker Victory Services which ‘draws me back to the Family Court area. As counsel for OneBeacon Insurance the last sbx years, I have hed en opportunity to litigate hundreds of civil matters, maay to teal, dozens to appeal and one to the Court (of Appeals. To that time L have honed my legal writing and argumentation skills while also remaining {ctive in my Joeal parish, local community and in social action and charity. My one regret, however is that my work for one company resulted in my leaving Family Court practice behind when I let Damon & Morey after five years. ‘While serving my community as Litle League coach and commissioner, softball, soccer and basketball Coach, schoo! finance coramittee member, and clementary school athletic director, I have seen firsthand the Gifference that good families, strong foundations and consistent involvement can make. ‘ks a Family Court Judge, Iwill apply the breadth of my legal experience with tenacity to promptly fashion Solutions, As an experienced general practioner, litigator, estates attorney, crinninal defense attorney, Social security disebility attorney, bankruptcy attomey, and realestate attorney, I can bring the greatest breadth of experience to Family Cour My experience and understanding in an unusually wide variety of practice areas makes me uniquely qualified to recognize the variety of issues placing pressure on litigants Miho would come before me and the insight to eraft imnovative and practical remedies. T submit respeetfully that the depth, breadth and quality of my legal work over the lat sixteen years make ime suited to serve as a Family Court Judge. 2. believe the endorsement of the Stonewall Democrats will strongly influence the opinion of an important segment of voters. 3. Whife judicial canons require that I refzain from comment on situations or legal matters upon which T ay be called to adjudicate, I can state that no discrimination violative of applicable statutory and decisional law will be tolerated. 4.No, except > Kec. 5, Judicial canons do not permit me to comment upon issues which could potentially come before me. AS the brother of both 2 gey man and a lesbian woman, | am well aware of the issues which impact upon the LGBT community. {6.No, the law does not permit discrimination on this basis, I will hte individuals who share my judicial losophy and commitment. 7. Twould like to have enthusiastic support. 8, Iwill conduct my campaign vigorously, but without rancor, 9. Yes 10. Yes.