Course ID: 21551 | Course Duration: 1 Day

The Do's and Don'ts of Civil Litigation: Tips for Success from Judges and Attorneys Training Class

Course ID: 21551

The Do's and Don'ts of Civil Litigation: Tips for Success from Judges and Attorneys Training Seminar

Enhance Your Litigation Skills with Advice from Trial Attorneys and Civil Court Judges

Spend an enlightening day with expert litigators and presiding civil court judges to discover insider tips and secrets to establishing better communication with the decision makers. The morning session is devoted to the fundamentals of civil trial practice and includes litigation tips and tricks from seasoned litigators. The afternoon is a candid discussion on the trial experience with a panel of active civil court judges. Register today!

Develop causes of action and a solid case theme that will withstand scrutiny and support effective cross-examination.
Squeeze all you can out of depositions to build a firm case foundation.
Identify rules of professional conduct you must abide by in order to avoid trouble.
Gain the judges' tips on how to prepare for the trial date so you don't forget anything crucial.
Identify the most common witness and evidence errors that judges hope you'll avoid.
Learn different judges' specific preferences so that you can tailor your practice to suit that courtroom prior to trial.
Successfully commence and defend initial proceedings using the judges' recommendations.


	Agenda
	AM Session: 9:00-12:00 Panel Members: J. Gregory Casey, Kevin J. Curtis and Frederic G. Fancher PLAN AND PREPARE FOR TRIAL Selecting a Case and Choosing a Theme Understand the Basics of Effective Discovery Are You Making the Most of Your Depositions? Checklist - What to Bring with You to Court Tactics for Preparing Witnesses for Trial THE BASICS OF CIVIL COURT PROCEDURE How a Case Moves Through Court Exhibit Preparation for Civil Suits Avoid Common Mistakes Made by New Attorneys Jury vs. Bench Trials: Key Differences That Affect Your Approach LITIGATION STRATEGIES FOR ATTORNEYS BY ATTORNEYS Your Job When the Verdict is Announced How to Handle Courtroom Surprises When and How to Make Modifications During Trial Dealing with Dirty Litigation Tactics of Opposing Counsel Your Options When Collecting Judgments Procedures for Appealing Jury Verdicts AVOID COMMON ETHICAL PITFALLS Rules of Professional Conduct You Must Follow What You Need to Know About Advocates Your Obligation to Keep Your Client Informed Use Meritorious Claims and Contentions for Your Client's Benefit Candor Toward the Tribunal: Avoid False Statements at All Costs! PM Session: 1:00-4:30 Panel Members: Honorable Robert D. Austin and Honorable Rebecca M. Baker Moderator: John P. Bowman MOTIONS, DISCOVERY AND PRE-TRIAL TIPS Motion Hearing - When, Why and How Discovery Issues Judges Should Never Hear The Emerging World of E-Discovery How to be "Trial Ready" SETTLEMENT TECHNIQUES Tips for a Productive Settlement Conference Mistakes to Avoid at the Pre-Trial Conference SELECT THE RIGHT JURY FOR YOUR CASE Voir Dire: Do's and Don'ts FAQs About Jury Questionnaires Jury Instructions Beyond the Standard Lists THE JUDGES' VIEW OF TRIAL EXPERIENCE Direct and Cross-Examination of Witnesses Introducing Evidence at Trial Proper Ways to Object: When? How? When Not to? Use of Technology in the Courtroom Effective Opening Statements and Closing Arguments When a Side Bar is Appropriate


	Audience
	This basic-to-intermediate level seminar offers civil litigation attorneys a unique opportunity to meet local civil court judges and gain a judicial perspective on the litigation process.