Win your next case with the Trial Preparation & Presentation Skills. This all-encompassing seminar provides an overview of the trial process. Civil litigators acquire practical advice on every stage of the trial process, from the earliest stages of preparation to the concluding presentation at trial. You learn key tips from jurists and expert litigators who know trial practice inside and out.
The morning session covers successful trial preparation-the foundation of a successful trial. Since your case can be won or lost before you enter the courtroom, the faculty help you understand how to be well-organized and detail-oriented in a way that is not only efficient but also highly effective.
The afternoon session teaches you skills you need to present your case successfully. The faculty provide vital pointers on techniques that can make or break your case, from opening statements to closing arguments. With a high level of interactivity and the opportunity to get your questions answered, you get what you need to effectively present your next case-right from the start.
The morning session covers successful trial preparation-the foundation of a successful trial. Since your case can be won or lost before you enter the courtroom, the faculty help you understand how to be well-organized and detail-oriented in a way that is not only efficient but also highly effective.
The afternoon session teaches you skills you need to present your case successfully. The faculty provide vital pointers on techniques that can make or break your case, from opening statements to closing arguments. With a high level of interactivity and the opportunity to get your questions answered, you get what you need to effectively present your next case-right from the start.
Course Content
9:30 am - 9:45 amWelcome and Introduction
Richard M. Gelb, Esq.,
Gelb & Gelb LLP, Beverly
9:45 am - 10:05 am
The Joint Pretrial Memorandum and Motions in Limine
Panel
10:05 am - 10: 25 am
The Rules of Evidence
Panel
10:25 am - 10:55 am
Exhibits & Demonstrative Evidence
Panel
10:55 am - 11:10 am
Break
11:10 am - 11:30 am
Witness Testimony
Panel
11:30 am - 11: 50 am
Expert Opinions
Panel
11:50 am - 12:20 pm
Openings & Closings
Panel
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch
1:30 pm - 2:45 pm
Motions in Limine & Daubert Motions, Jury Instructions & The Verdict
Panel
2:45 pm - 3:00 pm
Break
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The View from the Bench
Hon. William F. Sullivan,
Suffolk Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
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
ChairRichard M. Gelb, Esq.,
Gelb & Gelb LLP, Beverly
Faculty
Gregory P. Connor, Esq.,
Norfolk District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Canton
Daniel K. Gelb, Esq.,
Gelb & Gelb LLP, Beverly
Rebecca G. Pontikes, Esq.,
Pontikes Law LLC, Boston
Hon. William F. Sullivan,
Suffolk Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
