Every attorney who has tried a case has been faced with the question of how a certain, crucial piece of evidence can either be admitted or kept out from the trial. Perhaps it is a document originally written in Japanese with a translation, a photograph of an accident scene taken by a now-deceased photographer, a newspaper article, a police report, or blood test results. Similarly, attorneys are frequently faced with difficult witnesses that either require a great deal of preparation to put on the stand, or to elicit certain points during cross-examination.
This seminar provides both experienced and new practitioners with real-life examples and suggestions to demystify the trial courts, the handling of witnesses, and the effective use of evidence at trial. Taught by a panel of practitioners experienced in civil litigation, this seminar provides insight into how evidence can be used effectively at trial. In addition, the faculty discuss their experience in what works and, perhaps most importantly, what doesn’t work! The seminar touches on the latest issues in the introduction of real and demonstrative evidence in both the criminal and civil contexts as well as the latest in electronic discovery.
This seminar provides both experienced and new practitioners with real-life examples and suggestions to demystify the trial courts, the handling of witnesses, and the effective use of evidence at trial. Taught by a panel of practitioners experienced in civil litigation, this seminar provides insight into how evidence can be used effectively at trial. In addition, the faculty discuss their experience in what works and, perhaps most importantly, what doesn’t work! The seminar touches on the latest issues in the introduction of real and demonstrative evidence in both the criminal and civil contexts as well as the latest in electronic discovery.
Course Content
1:00 - 1:05 pmWelcome and Introduction
Donald L. Pitman, III, Esq.,
The Pitman Law Offices LLC, Newburyport
What You Should Have With You in Court
1:05 - 2:15 pm
Introducing & Excluding Evidence at Trial: Pre-Trial Considerations
Superior Court
Kathy Jo Cook, Esq.,
Sheff & Cook LLC, Boston
Federal Court
Christopher P. Sullivan, Esq.,
Robins Kaplan LLP, Boston
District Court
Martin F. Kane, II, Esq.,
McGrath & Kane, Boston
Probate & Family Court
,
2:15 - 3:00 pm
Electronic Discovery and Unusual Legal Issues
,
Kathy Jo Cook, Esq.,
Sheff & Cook LLC, Boston
Christopher P. Sullivan, Esq.,
Robins Kaplan LLP, Boston
3:00 - 3:10 pm
Break
Direct Examination of a Lay Witness
Cross Examination of a Lay Witness
3:10 - 3:45 pm
Documentary Evidence
,
Martin F. Kane, II, Esq.,
McGrath & Kane, Boston
3:45 - 4:30 pm
Direct and Cross Examination of Expert Witnesses
,
Kathy Jo Cook, Esq.,
Sheff & Cook LLC, Boston
Christopher P. Sullivan, Esq.,
Robins Kaplan LLP, Boston
4:30 - 5:00 pm
Trial Practice in the Era of COVID-19 and Traps and Tricks of the Trade
Panel
Please Note
This webcast is delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal.
There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only.
They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.
Speakers
ChairDonald L. Pitman, III, Esq.,
The Pitman Law Offices LLC, Newburyport
Faculty
Martha R. Bagley, Esq.,
Brigantine, P.C., Topsfield
Kathy Jo Cook, Esq.,
Sheff & Cook LLC, Boston
Martin F. Kane, II, Esq.,
McGrath & Kane, Boston
Christopher P. Sullivan, Esq.,
Robins Kaplan LLP, Boston
