The Daily Business Review’s coverage of South Florida candidates in the August primary election features Q&As with candidates in judicial races across South Florida. This installment focuses on the race for Miami-Dade County Court judge, Group 40.

Candidate Michael Barket, a Miami litigator, participated in the Q&A. His opponent — Doral lawyer Elena Ortega-Tauler — declined to participate. Here’s what Barket has to say about what qualifies him for the judgeship. Responses have been edited for style and content.