38th Annual Civil Trial Practice Institute

38th Annual Civil Trial Practice Institute
Sponsored by: NYCLA
March 14, 2015 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Spotlight on JAMS Speakers: Hon. Ariel E. Belen (Ret.) and Ronnie Bernon Gallina, Esq.

This program will take attendees through the entire state civil trial process. You will learn ways to develop and improve trial preparation and litigation techniques within the context of personal injury and commercial cases. This program will also satisfy the first or second year NY MCLE requirements for first or second year newly admitted attorneys. It will also serve as an excellent refresher for more experienced practitioners.
Topics Include:

• Civil Pre-Trial Practice: Commercial Litigation & Personal Injury Litigation
• Preparation of Plaintiffs and Defendants
• Conference and Settlement – Personal Injury Litigation
• Courtroom Techniques: Dealing with Expert Testimony and Hearsay
• Ethical Issues for Litigators
• Dealing With Evidentiary Problems During Trial
• How to Conduct a Voir Dire, With Demonstration
• Preparation of Opening Statements
• Direct and Cross Examination of Lay and Expert Witnesses, With Demonstration
• Preparation of Summations

Location:
Continuing Legal Education Institute
14 Vesey Street, New York, NY 10007