Active window to front

I'm using OSX 10.7.3 and have an issue about viewing folder windows.
My Finder preference is set to "Always open folders in a new window." That works fine, however, when I open a new folder window I want it on top of, or in front of, the previous window. I recall there was a setting in 10.6 to do this, but can't seem to find it in 10.7.
Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks, I got it!
Also, when I have a window open I would like to set the default window view to arraign by name so when I resize the window all of the folders or docs will re-arraign themselves as I resize the window.

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