Washington DC CLE - Litigation Courses
Washington DC CLE
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Trial Preparation Skills: Personal Injury Cases
A trial is like a performance and requires a tremendous amount of rehearsal in order for the final outcome to be flawless. In the case of trials, rehearsal means developing a theory about the case, analyzing evidence, witness preparation and forming opening and closing statements. This CLE course, presented by Jeffrey M. Kimmel, a leading civil trial attorney, will explain various aspects of the trial preparation process. The course will explain the various stages including discovery, de... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
A Trial Attorney's Strategy on How to Convince a Jury
While there are never any guarantees when it comes to juries, there are techniques available to trial attorneys looking for a favorable outcome. This CLE course will explain the various approaches and strategies as well as specific wording that can be used to help you win your case. Cross examination techniques that guide witnesses to inadvertently assist your case as well as tips for appealing to jury sentiment through emotional direction in closing arguments will be addressed. More Info
$551.5General Credits -
The Impact of COVID-19 on Mortgages and Foreclosures in New York State
The housing security of millions of Americans is being threatened by the shock of COVID-19. Federal, state and local judiciaries are moving quickly to prevent foreclosures and the ways in which a borrower’s home in New York State can be preserved. This CLE course will explain how the pandemic has affected mortgages and foreclosures. The course will review federal foreclosure moratoriums and forbearance of mortgage payments under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CA... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Police Liability Under Section 1983: Critical Steps for the Trial Lawyer
Critical decision making is a key skill for any practicing attorney. This CLE presentation will guide you through a high-exposure death case and the fifteen most important decision that attorneys must make to both prosecute and defend. These decisions include case selection for the plaintiff, discovery for both, expert retention for both, timing and contents for dispositive motions and settlements. Cross-examinations, qualified immunity, post-trial motions and special verdict forms as well as... More Info
$551.75General Credits -
Criminal Defense Strategies: How Former Prosecutors Use Mitigation Information to Defend the Accused
Criminal defense clients provide particular challenges for attorneys. How to humanize them, mitigate incriminating information and help negotiate and advocate for clients requires specific knowledge and skill. This CLE course will explain how mitigating factors and information presented at court can impact sentencing and the various strategies that can be used throughout the trial and sentencing phases. More Info
$291General Credit -
Let’s Talk About Race: How to Get Potential Jurors to Talk About Race and Racism
Conversations about race are always sensitive. This is particularly true today and even more particularly when it comes to juries. This CLE course will explain how lawyers should approach issues of race with potential jurors. The course will present the reasoning for why it’s important to have discussions about race and racism, the relevant legal issues and tips and strategies for addressing the issues. More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Basics of Personal Bankruptcy
COVID-19 has resulted in a tremendous rise in bankruptcy filings and the situation is expected to worsen. Attorneys need to know how to assist clients faced with overwhelming debt. This CLE course will explain personal bankruptcy at its basic level and will include eligibility standards for filing and how to evaluate them, code chapters, exemptions, preparing for petitions and the process of liquidation. Court litigation, filing and pleading cases and the implication of specific codes and chap... More Info
$551.75General Credits -
A Primer of Florida Defamation Law: Issues and Pitfalls
There are many nuances to Florida Defamation Law. This CLE course will explain those nuances with a specific focus on identifying viable cases, the value of those cases and the work that must be done in order to overcome the litigation issues that are unique to Florida Law Defamation cases. The course will explain the many elements of defamation, defense options, statute of limitations and special media defendants. The status of contemporary case law and how courts are determining the relation... More Info
$291General Credit -
Horsesense and Nonsense: Why Equine Law is Not That Simple
The intersection of law and horses is more common than one may think. The equine industry has many unusual nuances and attorneys who are not aware of them can easily find themselves in uncharted territory. Presented by a nationally recognized speaker who has served as an expert witness in the area, this CLE course will address Equine Law and offer solutions and strategies for equine business concerns, horse-specific legal issues and the area of real estate law that relates to it. More Info
$291General Credit -
Appealing to the Board of Immigration Appeals
Immigration Law seems to be changing on a constant basis and winning a case in immigration court has never been more of a challenge. This CLE course will offer strategies in how to appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) and present motions to the board as well as standards of review and writing tips. The course will explain the importance of creating a proper record for appeal, lodging an appeal correctly and composing effective appellate briefs to the BIA. The course will pr... More Info
$291General Credit
