Course ID: 21556 | Course Duration: 1 Day

Ask The Judges: Evidence & Expert Testimony Training Class

Course ID: 21556

Ask The Judges: Evidence & Expert Testimony 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 am - 12:00 pm Introducing Evidence at Trial Direct Examination Cross Examination Expert Witnesses Making Objections Handling Adverse Rulings Documentary Evidence Motions in Limine Getting Your Evidence Admitted Laying a Proper Foundation Bringing Exhibits to Life Recollection Refreshed/Recollection Recorded Offering For a Limited Purpose Handling Exhibits at Trial Successful Objections Should You Make Every Objection? When Are Side Bars Appropriate? Questions From the Bench Standing Objections Motions to Reconsider Preserving the Record Limiting Instructions Using Technology in the Courtroom Technology That Works and Does Not Work Advantages/Disadvantages of the High-Tech Presentation Evidentiary Issues Relative to the Use of Technology in the Courtroom PM Session 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Using Depositions at Trial When Can They be Used? How Should They be Used? Impeachment and Admissions Special Considerations For Video Depositions Expert Discovery Scheduling Orders Expert Depositions Expert Disclosures Daubert/DiPetrillo Challenges to Expert Testimony Are Daubert Standards Still Alive in State Court? What Makes an Expert an Expert? How Best to Present a DiPetrillo Challenge Mistakes Commonly Made Expert Witnesses Getting the Most Out of Your Evidence


	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.