The Art of Pleading: Tactics, Techniques, and Strategies

Tuesday, November 10, 2015 | 6 pm – 9 pm 

 


PROGRAM CHAIR
Michael Graff

Graff Law Offices

  • Pleadings begin every lawsuit. But skillfully drafted pleadings are filed only in a handful of cases. In this new program, a panel of experienced practitioners, along with a New York state judge and a federal court judge will provide views from the bench and give practice pointers on what techniques work and which do not. Panelists will examine both the basic requirements and various advanced strategies in crafting pleadings that will not only survive motions to dismiss, but also provide strategic support throughout your case. Recent case law affecting traditional pleading requirements for complaints, answers and other types of pleadings will be addressed, along with various differences in state and federal practice. Additionally, ethical considerations related to pleadings will be considered. Don’t miss this interactive panel discussion where members of the bench and bar will share thoughts on best practices and encourage audience participation.

    Live Program: 
    $229 Member / $329 Nonmember 

    Small Law Firm and Recent Law Grad:
    $119 Member / $219 Nonmember

  • Program Chair:

    Michael P. Graff
    Graff Law Offices

    Program Faculty:

    John M. Lundin
    Schlam Stone & Dolan LLP

    Honorable Jeffrey K. Oing
    Justice
    Commercial Division
    New York State Supreme Court

    Michael P. Regan
    Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP

    Honorable Vera M. Scanlon
    US Magistrate Judge, EDNY
    US District Court

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    6:00 pm – 6:10 pm

    Introduction

                           Michael P. Graff

    6:10 pm – 7:10 pm

    Pleadings in State Courts

    –  Requirements, Tips, Techniques & Strategies

    –  Special Rules for Particular Actions, Verifications, When & by Whom, etc.

    –  Recent & Pending Legislation

    –  Ethical Considerations in Complaints, Answers & Affirmative Defenses

                             Michael P. Regan

    A View from the Bench: Motions Directed Toward Pleadings

                            Hon. Jeffrey K. Oing

    7:10 pm – 7:25 pm

    Break

    7:25 pm – 8:35 pm

    Pleadings in Federal Court

    –  Requirements, Tips, Techniques & Strategies

    –  Special Rules for Particular Actions, Verifications, When & by Whom, etc.

    –  Contrast Between Federal Court & State Court Standards

                             John M. Lundin

     

    A View from the Bench: Motions Directed Toward Pleadings
                          Hon. Vera M. Scanlon

    8:35 pm– 9:00 pm

    Panel Discussion & Question/Answer Session

    –  The Use of Speaking & Narrative Allegations

    –  Pleadings as a Discovery Tool

    –  View Towards Settlement Negotiations

    –  Court-Directed Mediation, Value to Court & Parties, Timing

                          Panelists

  • NY: 3.0 skills
    NJ: 3.2 general
    CA: 3.0 general
    PA: 2.5 general

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    *DVDs: $229 Member / $329 Nonmember

    *CDs: $179 Member / $249 Nonmember

    *Materials Only (no CLE credit): $99 Member / $129 Nonmember

    * New York residents will be charged the New York sales tax for all audio visual purchases.

  • Can’t make it to the program in person? You can attend this program from your office or home. Register and view by clicking on the Casemaker logo below:

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  • Sponsoring Association Committees: 
    State Courts of Superior Jurisdiction| Adrienne B. Koch, Chair
    Litigation| Cary B. Samowitz, Chair

    Sponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact: 
    Ann Rappleye, Director of Programs, City Bar Center for CLE | (212) 382-6606 | ARappleye@nycbar.org 

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