Originally held on Friday, October 2, 2020 | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Jonathan R. Ratchik
Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik, PLLC
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Litigating a personal injury case can seem overwhelming, especially for the solo practitioner and small law firm. In this program, we will have seasoned personal injury lawyers teaching you the nuts and bolts of a personal injury practice.
This program will cover every facet of personal injury practice including:
- Initial Investigation and Sign-Up
- Pleadings, Venue and Jurisdiction
- Depositions and Discovery
- Jury Selection and Pre-Trial Procedures
- Trial Practice
Learn to handle these matters with confidence and avoid the many pitfalls that can plague practitioners.
Program Fee:
$119 for Members | $219 for NonmembersMembers who are Recent Law Graduates, Newly Admitted Lawyers (admitted for the first time in any state or country 2018-2020), In-House/Corporate Counsel, Judges, or attorneys that practice within the Government, Academic or Not-for-Profit sectors attend this program for free.
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Michele Mirman
Mirman Markovits & Landau PCJosh Silber
Abend & Silber, PLLCMichael E. Zuller
Zuller Law OfficesJustin Blitz
Schulman Blitz, LLPBob Genis
Sonin & Genis -
2:00 pm – 2:05 pm
Introduction and Overview2:05 pm – 2:45 pm
Initial Investigation and Sign-Up- Evaluating the Case
- Identifying Responsible Parties
- Reviewing Medical Records
- Statues of Limitations
- How to Oversee a Case After It’s Been Filed
2:45 pm – 3:20 pm
Pleadings, Venue and Jurisdiction- Municipal Liability and Notices of Claim
- Drafting the Complaint
- Selecting the Right Venue
- Bills of Particulars
- State versus Federal Court
3:20 pm – 3:30 pm
Break3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Depositions and Discovery- Preparing Your Client for Deposition
- Authenticating Documents at Deposition
- Controlling and Dealing with Difficult Witnesses
- How to Use the Deposition at Trial
- Identifying Evidence You Need to Prove and Win Your Case
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Jury Selection and Pre-Trial Procedures- Effective Juror Questioning
- Identifying Juror Bias
- Motion In Limine
- Courtroom Technology/Demonstrative Evidence
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Trial Practice- Effective Openings
- Direct and Cross-Examination Techniques
- Summation
- Verdict Sheet and Request to Charge
- Post-Trial Motions
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New York: 3.0 Skills
New Jersey: 3.3 General
California: 2.5 General
Pennsylvania: 2.5 General
Connecticut: Available to Licensed AttorneysPlease Note: Newly admitted NY attorneys cannot fulfill ethics or skills credits through our on-demand programs under OCA rules. For more information on this, please see http://www.nycourts.gov/attorneys/cle/changes_for_2016.shtml.
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Sponsoring Association Committee:
Small Law Firms, Anne Wolfson, ChairSponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
Angie Avila, Manager, Membership Outreach and Sponsorships | (212) 382-6608 | aavila@nycbar.org