Trial Skills Part I of III:  Basic Trial Preparation Skills
Friday, October 3, 2014
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Grassy Hill Country Club, Orange

PROGRAM CO-CHAIRS

John J. Kennedy, Jr, Esq., , Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, LLC, New Haven

Sean K. McElligott, Esq., Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder, PC, Bridgeport

FACULTY

Maria Cahill, Esq., The Flood Law Firm, LLC, Middletown

James M. Harrington, Esq., Polito & Quinn, LLC, Waterford

Paul M. Iannaccone, Esq., RisCassi & Davis, PC, Hartford

John J. Kennedy, Jr, Esq., , Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, LLC, New Haven

Sean K. McElligott, Esq., Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder, PC, Bridgeport

THE PROGRAM

• Case Selection: How & When to Take a Case
• Trial 101 - Thoughts on Preparation for the Beginner or the Seasoned Lawyer
• What I Learned on the Dark Side: True Confessions of a Former Defense Attorney ~ What you need to do to help prepare your clients and what you should avoid
• Uncovering Land Mines: Use of Focus Groups
• Taking Your First Steps to Trial: How to Avoid Tripping
• Putting the Final Touches on your Case: Developing a Theme, Demonstrative Evidence & Preparing for Mediation / Trial

SPECIAL DISCOUNT ON ALL 3 PROGRAMS

Register for all 3 Trial Skills seminars before 10/3/14 and SAVE (see discounted rates below)
10/3/14 - Trial Skills Part I of III:  Basic Trial Preparation Skills
1/23/15 – Trial Skills Part II of III:  Deposition Skills & Techniques
4/24/15 – Trial Skills Part III of III:  Tactics & Techniques at Trial

Member:  $375
Non-Member:  $555
Member Licensed <5 years:  $240
Law Student:  $120

You must call the CTLA office to register as these discounts are not available when registering on-line.  There are no refunds for this special, 3-seminar pricing.

You may register for Trial Skills Part I of III:  Basic Trial Preparation Skills online at www.cttriallawyers.org or call (860) 522-4345.

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CLE Credits

This Continuing Legal Education program is appropriate for both newly-admitted and experienced attorneys, and has been approved for the following credits in accordance with the rule requirements of these states:

Venue

441 Clark Ln., Orange CT 06477

Additional Information

This Continuing Legal Education program is appropriate for both newly-admitted and experienced attorneys, and has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of 5.5 credit hours, of which 5.5 credit hours can be applied to the Skills requirement.

The Civil Justice Foundation offers adjusted seminar registration fees for members who require financial assistance. Discounts will be granted on an individual, case by case basis. Please contact Executive Director Neil Ferstand for a confidential discussion.
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Hard copies of the materials will not be provided at the program. Registrants will be able to access the materials via web link prior to the seminar, allowing you to print the materials in advance of the program.  We encourage attendees to go green by either downloading the materials to your laptop or using the CD-ROM which will be provided at the program.