Learn the essentials of representing your clients confidently within the courtroom.
This information will give you the insight, confidence and knowledge needed to represent your clients’ interests in court. Learn common court practices and rules, and what to say, how to say it and when. Gain the knowledge to be able to introduce evidence properly, examine witnesses, and argue motions and positions properly.
Agenda
Know Your Venue, Know Your Judge
- Local Rules
- Judge’s Individual Rules
- Local Knowledge
- Pay a Visit
- Local Counsel
- Prepare, Prepare, Prepare
Motions, Arguments
- Make It Easy for the Judge/Clerk
- Video V. In-Person Hearings
- Outline Issues - No Scripts
- If Needed Ask to Brief an Issue.
Opening Statements
- Judge or Jury?
- What to Say and How to Say It
Direct and Cross-Examination
- Tactics, Pitfalls
Handling Evidence, Exhibits
- Presentation
- Evidence
- Objections
Closing Argument
- Tactics, Pitfalls
Speakers
Michael Conley,
Anderson Kill P.C.- Co-managing principal of Offit Kurman and founder of the firm’s Insurance Recovery Practice Group
- Broad legal experience includes insurance coverage litigation and general litigation
- Insurance coverage law experience includes handling coverage actions on behalf of insureds relating to claim under general liability policies, bad faith claims, defense obligations, law and ordinance exclusions, crime coverage, employment liability coverage, and coverage for data loss and environmental liability
- Commercial litigation experience includes representing clients in cases involving breach of contract, abuse of process, trademark and copyright infringement, and unfair trade practices
- Frequent speaker on practice area topics
- J.D. degree, Villanova University Law School; B.A. degree, George Washington University
Who Should Attend
This live webinar is primarily designed for attorneys. Other legal professionals may also benefit from attending.
