There is much more to consider in drafting pleadings than simply making sure that the document meets bare notice requirements. Commencing suit is one of the most critical points in any piece of litigation and starting the case out right is crucial.
This program provides practical guidance for drafting pleadings thoroughly and well, in a manner that both complies with the requirements of the Massachusetts Rules of Civil Procedure, and avoids issues of insufficient pleading that may arise under those rules. Learn what you need to know about drafting effecting complaints, service of process, and preparing equally effective answers in a variety of civil actions.
This program provides practical guidance for drafting pleadings thoroughly and well, in a manner that both complies with the requirements of the Massachusetts Rules of Civil Procedure, and avoids issues of insufficient pleading that may arise under those rules. Learn what you need to know about drafting effecting complaints, service of process, and preparing equally effective answers in a variety of civil actions.
Course Content
2:00pm - 2:15pmHow to Draft & Serve Initial Pleadings: Before You Begin: Conflicts of Interest
Jennifer Sevigney Durand, Esq.,
Durand Family Law LLC, Canton
Breanishea Amaya, Esq.,
New England Law, Clinical Law Office, Boston
Harold O. Beede, Esq.,
Dalton & Finegold LLP, Amesbury
H. Luke Mitcheson, Esq.,
Morgan & Morgan, PA, Waltham
Jared M. Wood, Esq.,
Egloff & Wood LLP, Newton
Tanesha R. Wright, Esq.,
Law Office of T.R. Wright, Boston
2:15pm - 2:25pm
How to Draft & Serve Initial Pleadings: The Scope of the Engagement
Panel
2:25pm - 2:40pm
How to Draft & Serve Initial Pleadings: Statutes of Limitations
Harold O. Beede, Esq.,
Dalton & Finegold LLP, Amesbury
H. Luke Mitcheson, Esq.,
Morgan & Morgan, PA, Waltham
2:40pm - 3:00pm
How to Draft & Serve Initial Pleadings: Jurisdiction & Venue
Panel
3:00pm - 3:30pm
How to Draft & Serve Initial Pleadings: Essential Elements of the Claim
Panel
3:30pm - 3:40pm
Break
3:40pm - 3:55pm
How to Draft & Serve Initial Pleadings: Service of Process
Panel
3:55pm - 4:15pm
How to Draft & Serve Initial Pleadings: The Answer…And Maybe a Counterclaim
Panel
4:15pm - 4:30pm
How to Draft & Serve Initial Pleadings: Affirmative Defenses
Panel
4:30pm - 4:45pm
How to Draft & Serve Initial Pleadings: Court Quirks
Panel
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Speakers
ChairJennifer Sevigney Durand, Esq.,
Durand Family Law LLC, Canton
Faculty
Breanishea Amaya, Esq.,
New England Law, Clinical Law Office, Boston
Harold O. Beede, Esq.,
Dalton & Finegold LLP, Amesbury
H. Luke Mitcheson, Esq.,
Morgan & Morgan, PA, Waltham
Jared M. Wood, Esq.,
Egloff & Wood LLP, Newton
Tanesha R. Wright, Esq.,
Law Office of T.R. Wright, Boston
