(a) Counsel should conduct examination of witnesses from the lectern or the counsel table.
(b) Do not approach a witness without asking permission of the Court. When permission is granted
for the purpose of working with an exhibit, resume the examination from the table or lectern when
finished with the exhibit.
(c) Rise when addressing the Court or jury and when making objections.
(d) During opening statement and argument, counsel should stand at the lectern or table unless the
Court grants permission to approach another area for a proper purpose.
