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Trial Skills Part I of III:  Basic Trial Preparation Skills
Friday, November 9, 2012
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Grassy Hill Country Club, Orange


PROGRAM CO-CHAIRS

Patrick J. Kennedy, Esq.., RisCassi & Davis, Hartford
Leslie G. McPadden,, Esq.,  Leslie Gold McPadden, LLC, Cheshire


Whether you're just out of law school, trying your 5th case, or a seasoned attorney with years of trial experience, this seminar will help you prepare, refresh you on skills you have, and teach you new techniques you may not have considered.  This experienced panel will share their concepts and wisdom, and teach you how to be better prepared for trial.


THE PROGRAM

Teeing Up Case From the Early Stages: Developing Themes and Utilizing Cutting Edge Techniques
Christopher P. Anderson, Esq., Anderson Law Firm, PC, Norwich, CT

Overview of the Process:  Gearing up Pleadings for a Successful Trial, Elements, Goals, Budget, Tools
Patrick J. Kennedy, Esq., RisCassi & Davis, PC, Hartford, CT

Uncovering Land Mines: Use of Focus Groups
Michael A. D'Amico, Esq., D'Amico Griffin & Pettinicchi, LLC, Watertown, CT

The Best Way to Manage the Evidence You Have:  Creating Clever Demonstrative and Other Forms of Evidence as the Case Unfolds
Rosemarie Paine, Esq., Jacobs & Dow, LLC, New Haven, CT

Investigation: Finding & Cultivating Your Best Witnesses
Timothy O'Keefe, Esq., Kenny, O'Keefe & Usseglio, PC, Hartford, CT


SPECIAL DISCOUNT ON ALL 3 PROGRAMS

Register for all 3 Trial Skills seminars before 11/9/12 and SAVE!!!!
11/9/12 - Trial Skills Part I of III:  Basic Trial Preparation Skills
1/11/13 – Trial Skills Part II of III:  Deposition Skills & Techniques
3/8/13 – Trial Skills Part III of III:  Tactics & Techniques at Trial

If you register for ALL 3 Trial Skills seminars before November 9^th, the following discounted fees are being offered:
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 4.5 credit hours, of which 4.5 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.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Refunds will not be granted for cancellations received after the link to the materials has been sent.