Course ID: 21597 | Course Duration: 1 Day

A View From Their Bench: Evidence and Expert Testimony Best Practices Training Class

Course ID: 21597

A View From Their Bench: Evidence and Expert Testimony Best Practices Training Seminar

Learn the Do's and Don'ts of Evidence and Expert Testimony that Civil Court Judges Want You to Know

Take advantage of a unique opportunity to ask the decision-makers crucial questions on best evidence practices. This insightful discussion will guide you in your future depositions and evidence admission efforts by putting you face to face with the judges to see trial practice from their perspective. Gain practical advice for likely scenarios, discover specific judges' opinions and preferences, and prevent common mistakes. Discover what judges think attorneys need to keep in mind in this candid discussion - register today!

Where is the line? The judges will clearly identify when you have crossed it.
Organization is everything: obtain practical tips for the care and handling of evidence that will help develop the case theme.
Learn to make expert witness testimony work for - not against - you.
Find out how local judges feel about the use of technology in the courtroom - what is helpful and what is simply distracting.
Form solid working relationships with court administrative staff.
Be confident that you're using expert depositions correctly.
Use the judges' recommendations on the timing and content of objections to maximize their effectiveness.
Identify the most common witness and evidence errors that judges hope you'll avoid.
Don't miss any elements that matter to judges when they make decisions about your cases.


	Agenda
	AM Session: 9:00-12:00 Panel Members: Honorable Stuart A. Friedman, Honorable Nancy R. McDonnell and Honorable Timothy J. McGinty and Honorable Joan Synenberg Guest Speaker: Honorable Michael P. Donnelly GETTING YOUR EVIDENCE ADMITTED Gatekeeping Obligations Limiting Instructions Admissibility of Expert Reports The Hearsay Rule and Its Exceptions Electronic Evidence Best Practice Example INTRODUCING YOUR EVIDENCE AT TRIAL Procedural Obligations How to Maximize the Use of Evidence Rules Storytelling Innovative Exhibits Best Practice Example USING TECHNOLOGY IN THE COURTROOM What Technology is Available? Advantages/Disadvantages of High Tech Presentation Evidentiary Issues Relative to the Use of Technology in the Courtroom Best Practice Example RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN OHIO EVIDENTIARY LAW PM Session: 1:00-4:30 Panel Members: Honorable Peter J. Corrigan, Honorable Carolyn B. Friedland, Honorable David T. Matia and Honorable Timothy McCormick Guest Speaker: Honorable Michael P. Donnelly USING EXPERT DEPOSITIONS AT TRIAL Special Considerations for Using Video Depositions Refreshing Witness Recollection Impeachment and Admissions The Deposition as Substantive Evidence Best Practice Example CREDIBILITY AND IMPEACHMENT How to Block Admission of Opposing Expert Testimony Cross-Examining Opposing Experts What Makes an Expert an Expert? The Impact of Daubert Challenging the Expert's Evidence Best Practice Example THE OBJECT OF YOUR OBJECTION When Objection is Appropriate How Best to Object When is a Side Bar Appropriate? Best Practice Example USING COURT APPOINTED EXPERTS


	Audience
	This basic-to-intermediate level program will give civil litigation attorneys a chance to have their specific evidence and testimony questions answered by working civil court judges.