Most civil litigation and many trials turn on the issue of money, yet many attorneys become so focused on issues of liability, they ignore damages almost entirely!
Attend this program and avoid making a costly mistake. Attorneys must analyze what damages the plaintiff may recover and what theories support the award. Regardless of whether you represent the plaintiff or defendant, you must take a close look at the crucial issue of damages.
This program addresses critical theories of damages and provides practical insight on how to approach damage issues at each stage of the case-pleading, discovery, summary judgment, trial, and settlement. You receive a complete examination from the collective expertise of all panelists to master your next case. Join the expert faculty to learn the ins and outs of money issues in your next civil case!
Attend this program and avoid making a costly mistake. Attorneys must analyze what damages the plaintiff may recover and what theories support the award. Regardless of whether you represent the plaintiff or defendant, you must take a close look at the crucial issue of damages.
This program addresses critical theories of damages and provides practical insight on how to approach damage issues at each stage of the case-pleading, discovery, summary judgment, trial, and settlement. You receive a complete examination from the collective expertise of all panelists to master your next case. Join the expert faculty to learn the ins and outs of money issues in your next civil case!
Course Content
2:00 pm - 2:10 pmWelcome and Introduction
Stephen D. Riden, Esq.,
Beck Reed Riden LLP, Boston
2:10 pm - 2:30 pm
Thinking about Damages, Interest & Attorney's Fees at Case Inception
Dana A. Zakarian, Esq.,
Smith Duggan Buell & Rufo LLP, Boston
2:30 pm - 3:10 pm
Types of Damages by Claim and Discovery to Assist Proving those Damages
Nicholas J. Nesgos, Esq.,
Arent Fox LLP, Boston
3:10 pm - 3:25 pm
Damages Defenses & Upholding or Challenging Damages Awards on Appeal
Stephen D. Riden, Esq.,
Beck Reed Riden LLP, Boston
3:25 pm - 3:40 pm
Networking and Refreshment Break
3:40 pm - 4:05 pm
Expert Issues
David H. Goodman, CPA/ABV/CFF, CVA,
Gosule, Butkus & Jesson LLP, Milton
4:05 pm - 4:20 pm
Settlement
David H. Goodman, CPA/ABV/CFF, CVA,
Gosule, Butkus & Jesson LLP, Milton
Stephen D. Riden, Esq.,
Beck Reed Riden LLP, Boston
4:20 pm - 4:45 pm
Interest, Costs & Fee Petitions
Dana A. Zakarian, Esq.,
Smith Duggan Buell & Rufo LLP, Boston
4:45 pm - 5:00 pm
'Ask the Experts' Q&A Session and Key Takeaways
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.
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Speakers
ChairStephen D. Riden, Esq.,
Beck Reed Riden LLP, Boston
Faculty
David H. Goodman, CPA/ABV/CFF, CVA,
Gosule, Butkus & Jesson LLP, Milton
Nicholas J. Nesgos, Esq.,
Arent Fox LLP, Boston
Dana A. Zakarian, Esq.,
Smith Duggan Buell & Rufo LLP, Boston
