Even in this era of the vanishing trial, there will always be a need for exceptional advocates and trial lawyers. Once, young lawyers learned their craft by apprenticing for senior lawyers and trying smaller cases on their own. Today, however, trials have become rare and expensive propositions. Up-and-coming trial lawyers now need to find new and creative ways to acquire the knowledge and skill required to be ready for the courtroom. Get the benefit of hearing dozens of tips and anecdotes from experienced judges who have spent thousands of hours in the courtroom hearing motions and cases, no matter what your experience level!
Join our moderator, veteran trial attorney Jennifer Mikels, and learn what this panel of Superior Court Judges want practitioners to know about courtroom practice and trial advocacy. The panel format allows the Judges to offer their insights on a variety of topics, while also hearing and responding to their colleagues. Don't miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insight into the judicial perspective and be better prepared the next time you walk into Superior Court!
Join our moderator, veteran trial attorney Jennifer Mikels, and learn what this panel of Superior Court Judges want practitioners to know about courtroom practice and trial advocacy. The panel format allows the Judges to offer their insights on a variety of topics, while also hearing and responding to their colleagues. Don't miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insight into the judicial perspective and be better prepared the next time you walk into Superior Court!
Course Content
2:00 pm - 2:05 pm- Welcome and Introduction
- Jennifer L. Mikels, Esq., Goulston & Storrs PC, Boston
- Themes and Theories of the Case
- Hon. Michael D. Ricciuti, Superior Court, Business Litigation Session, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
- Proper Use of Motions in Limine
- Hon. Peter B. Krupp, Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
- Trial Evidence and Objections
- Hon. Helene Kazanjian, Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
- Tips for Effective Advocacy During a Bench Trial
- Hon. Debra A. Squires-Lee, Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
- Jury Selection and Voir Dire
- Hon. Michael D. Ricciuti, Superior Court, Business Litigation Session, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
- Effective Use of Trial Exhibits and Demonstrative Evidence
- Hon. Helene Kazanjian, Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
- Cross Examination
- Hon. Shannon Frison, Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
- Effective Use of Expert Witnesses at Trial/Effective Presentation of Complicated Expert Testimony
- Hon. Debra A. Squires-Lee, Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
- Break
- Effective Use of Technology in the Courtroom
- Hon. Helene Kazanjian, Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
- Closing Argument
- Hon. Shannon Frison, Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
- Motions for Injunctive and Other Special Relief
- Hon. Debra A. Squires-Lee, Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
- Dispositive Motion Practice/Use of Partially Dispositive Motions (In and Outside of the Business Litigation Session)
- Hon. Michael D. Ricciuti, Superior Court, Business Litigation Session, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
- How to Request Relief That Does Not Fit the Mold of Traditional Pre-Trial Motions
- Hon. Shannon Frison, Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
- Things Judges Wish More Practitioners Did in Their Courtroom
- Hon. Peter B. Krupp, Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
- Please Note
- MCLE webcasts are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal.
- There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only.
Speakers
Chair- Jennifer L. Mikels, Esq., Goulston & Storrs PC, Boston
- Hon. Shannon Frison, Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
- Hon. Helene Kazanjian, Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
- Hon. Peter B. Krupp, Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
- Hon. Michael D. Ricciuti, Superior Court, Business Litigation Session, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
- Hon. Debra A. Squires-Lee, Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
