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THE STRUCTURE AND OVERVIEW OF THE COURT SYSTEM
9:00 - 9:30 Karen L. Lynch
- 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 - 10:30 Rayma Church
- 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
RESPONSIVE PLEADINGS -WHAT TO USE, WHEN AND HOW
10:45 - 12:00 Karen L. Lynch
- 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
THE PURPOSE, PROCEDURE AND STRATEGY OF DISCOVERY
1:00 - 1:45 Rayma Church
- General When/How/Why Considerations Before You Begin
- Interrogatories/ Production Requests
- 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
- Expert Disclosure
- Subpoenas and Nonparty Discovery
MOTIONS, NOTICES AND HEARINGS
1:45 - 2:15 Todd W. Baxter
- The Format and Procedure of Motions and Notices
(Including: Briefs/Signature, 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 Pretrial Report Form?
WRAPPING UP - SETTLEMENTS, JUDGMENTS, APPEALS AND ENFORCEMENT
2:30 - 3:30 Todd W. Baxter
- 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 Todd W. Baxter
- The Etiquette of Communicating With Other Litigating Parties
- Protecting Client Confidentiality
- Determining and Collecting Attorneys' Fees/Costs
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