Course ID: 18929 | Course Duration: 1 Day

Strategies for Finding, Preserving and Using Evidence to Support Your Case Training Class

Course ID: 18929

Strategies for Finding, Preserving and Using Evidence to Support Your Case Training Seminar

Locate and Skillfully Present Evidence to Create Stronger Cases

You've seen it before. An opponent tries to use a piece of evidence that clearly doesn't fit to illustrate his or her side of the argument. Although cases often rely on the strength of the evidence, it's one of the areas that's toughest to do well. You need to be able to pinpoint information that specifically supports your position, keep it intact until the trial, and present it credibly in order for it to work for your case instead of against it. How confident are you in your skills when it comes to finding and working with evidence? Don't risk doing it poorly when it's so easy to get the techniques you need.

Using an innovative combination of lecture, mock trial exercises and case studies, our seasoned faculty members will share the secrets to gathering and effectively using evidence. After attending, you'll understand the rules that determine whether your carefully prepared evidence will even get admitted. Effectively gather the information you need and skillfully intersperse it into the foundations of your case. Avoid unpleasant surprises by getting your witnesses ready for what to expect during depositions and cross-examinations. Be prepared for adverse testimony, knowledgeably refute scientific guesswork and use solid discovery methods to counter these kinds of testimony. Take away practical skills for persuasively presenting evidence by participating in mock trial training. Don't miss this chance to hone your skills!

• Gain an insider's grasp of the most frequently used rules of evidence - and some of the other rules you need to know.

• Strategically prepare your evidence for trial and be aware of common evidentiary problems you'll want to avoid.

• Prepare your experts for depositions and cross-examination so they know what to expect and how to respond.

• Obtain the medical records you need, while factoring in a patient's privilege when using them.

• Clearly link your evidence to your case with our straightforward presentation skills.


	Agenda
	COMPLYING WITH THE RULES OF EVIDENCE 9:00 - 10:00 Evidentiary Procedure - Rules of the Court The Most Frequently Used Rules of Evidence Other Rules of Evidence You Need to Know Hearsay and the Law of Evidence Understanding Presumptions and Privileges USING EVIDENCE TO BUILD YOUR CASE 10:15 - 11:15 Legislation Changes Affecting Evidence Definition and Common Types of Evidence Evidence Checklist Primary and Secondary Sources of Evidence Creditability of Source Illustrative and Demonstrative Evidence Scope of Examination Understanding What You Have and What You Need Tips and Strategies for Effectively Gathering Evidence Preparing the Evidentiary "Tools" for Trial Avoiding Common Evidentiary Problems "Real Life" Case Issues WORKING WITH EXPERT WITNESSES 11:15 - 12:15 Expert Witness Checklist Locating the Right Expert How to Qualify the Expert Experts as Consultants and/or Witnesses Protecting Expert's Work Product Preparing the Expert for Depositions Motion in Limine to Exclude Expert Testimony Presentation of Expert Testimony at Trial Key Issues in Cross-Examination Scientific Guesswork as Fact EFFECTIVE DISCOVERY TECHNIQUES 1:15 - 2:15 Evidentiary Examination Aspects Discovery of Adverse Expert Testimony Obtaining Records Medical Insurance Proofs of Damages Patient's Privilege in Medical Cases Peer Review Evaluating Quality of Health Care ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS 2:15 - 3:15 Handling Highly Prejudicial Evidence Handling Questions of Jurors in Voir Dire Talking to Witnesses Before They Testify Checking for Conflicts PRESENTATION OF EVIDENCE - HOW TO IMPACT THE JURY 3:30 - 4:30 How to Get Your Evidence and Expert Testimony Admitted into Court Trial Techniques Mitigation of Damages Collateral Source Clarity to the Jury Video Brings the World to the Jury Practical Skills: Mock Presentation of Evidence


	Audience
	This basic to intermediate level program will give plaintiff and defense attorneys - and their legal staff - techniques and strategies for improving their skills when working with evidence.