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THE STRUCTURE AND OVERVIEW OF THE COURT SYSTEM
9:00 - 9:30, Heather Leonard
- State vs. Federal Court Practice
- Superior and Probate Court
- Small Claims and Housing
- Complex Litigation
- Administrative/Appellate Court
- Clerk's Office Case Flow
COMMENCING THE ACTION
9:30 - 10:15, Heather Leonard
- Tips for Researching, Writing and Filing the Complaint
- Determining Jurisdiction and Venue
- What to Include in the Prayer for Relief
- Common Questions About Summons/Appearance
- Filing a Proposed Scheduling Order and Meeting the Deadlines
RESPONSIVE PLEADINGS -WHAT TO USE, WHEN AND HOW
10:30 - 11:15, Phillip Ted Colquett
- Do You Need Pre-Answer Motions?
- What Can Trigger a Motion to Dismiss
- The Purpose and Process of Request to Revise
- Common Grounds for and Proper Structure of Motion to Strike
- Answer/Special Defense/Reply
- How Much Time Do You Have to Plead?
- Amendments Procedure
- Don't Tip Your Hand! Pros and Cons of Using Various Responsive Pleadings
NON-COMPLAINT CLAIMS AND THIRD PARTY PRACTICE
11:15 - 12:00, Phillip Ted Colquett
- Counterclaim/Crossclaims in Relation to Principal Claims
- How to Use Injunctions and Prejudgment Remedies
- Apportionment Considerations
- Implead/Cite-In/Joinder
THE PURPOSE, PROCEDURE AND STRATEGY OF DISCOVERY
1:00 - 1:30, Phillip Ted Colquett
- General When/How/Why Considerations Before You Begin
- Interrogatories/Production Requests
- Demand for Disclosure of Defense
- Depositions - Planning, Physical Location, Documentation, Objections and Instructions Not to Answer
- Ensure the Admissions are Usable in Court
- Properly Documenting Objections/Good-Faith Efforts
- Motions to Compel, Quash and for Protective Order
- Special Expert Disclosure
- Subpoenas and Nonparty Discovery
MOTIONS, NOTICES AND HEARINGS
1:30 - 2:15, Thomas B. Hanes
- The Format and Procedure of Motions and Notices
(Including: Briefs/Signatures, How to Format Citations, When to File by Mail/Fax-File/E-File, Why Certifications of Mailing Are Important, Claims/Reclaims and More)
- Notifying of and Appearing at Short Calendars/Special Proceedings
- What's Addressed in Oral Arguments
- Requesting Extensions of Time
- Certificate of Closed Pleadings/Jury Claims
- Do You Need the Pre-Trial Report Form?
WRAPPING UP - SETTLEMENTS, JUDGMENTS, APPEALS AND ENFORCEMENT
2:30 - 3:30, Thomas B. Hanes
- Withdrawals: When, Why and How to Do It
- The Purpose, Procedure and Strategy of Offer of Judgment/ Stipulated Judgment
- Properly Documenting Defaults/Nonsuits/Military/Opening Not to Jeopardize Your Case
- Hearing in Damages - What Supporting Documentation to Provide
- How to Get a Summary Judgment
- Using Trial and Post-Trial Motions
- Preserving Appellate Issues/Taking Appeals
- Collecting Money Judgments
- Completing the Certificate of Satisfaction
ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS
3:30 - 4:30, Heather Leonard
- The Etiquette of Communicating With Other Litigating Parties
- Protecting Client Confidentiality
- Determining and Collecting Attorneys' Fees/Costs
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