Washington MCLE - Trial Skills Courses
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Trial of a Police Liability Case Under Section 1983
Regardless of whether you are representing the plaintiff or the defendant, or whether it is a standard or high frequency/high visibility case, this CLE course will help you master the trial of a police liability case under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. e. The course will present practical examples that illustrate the pretrial and settlement conference as well as strategies for witness preparation before delving into the trail itself. This will include a discussion of jury selection for your side,... More Info
$551.5Law & Legal Proc. -
Attorney Ethics, Civility and Professionalism
The obligations on attorneys, as defined by the professional code of ethics and rules of conduct, often do not help attorneys deal with day-to-day interactions with colleagues and clients. Often, even though we know the rules, our actions and behaviors are guided by our feelings in a moment instead of the rules. This CLE course will discuss how reframing concepts and emotional regulation can aide attorneys in developing habits that will lead to professional, ethical conduct. More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
How to Find the “Smoking Gun” to Win Your Case
Even the most complex cases have that one detail, the “smoking gun” that will tip the case to a win. This CLE course will explain how to find that detail and use it to your client’s advantage. Using tried and true tips and strategies to discover what will make the difference between a resounding win and a loss, the course will focus on examples from the presenter’s trip and fall and slip and fall premises cases, auto collisions, staircase accidents, med mal and product liability cases,... More Info
$291Law & Legal Proc. -
The Five Rules: How to Prepare Your Client for Deposition
Depositions are a critical component of any case. This CLE course will present a Five Rule System, devised by the presenter and in use for over 25 years to prepare everyone from executives to professional athletes to children, which will transform your client into a solid, strong, successful witness. The system helps to prepare every client from the nervous to the over-confident to the unlikeable. Presented in an entertaining and memorable style, the course will provide you with everyt... More Info
$291Law & Legal Proc. -
Search and Seizure Fundamentals
Presented by a retired FLETC Legal Instructor, this CLE course will provide an overview of search and seizure law. Beginning with an introduction to the Fourth Amendment, under which the law is categorized, the course will address application issues and present an overview of the various judicially-recognized exceptions to the warrant requirement inherent in the Fourth Amendment. More Info
$552Law & Legal Proc. -
A Beginners Guide to Motion Practice
This comprehensive CLE course is designed for new attorneys as an introduction to Civil and Special Civil motion practice. The course will primarily focus on the three most common types of motions including: 1) Summary Judgment Motions 2) Various Discovery Motions 3) Motions to dismiss/Post judgment motions. The course will explain the process for implementing a motion practice strategy and its usefulness in providing the attorney with the direction and purpose o... More Info
$291Law & Legal Proc. -
Discovery, Evidence, and Motion Practice Under Section 1983 Police Liability
A successful police misconduct practice under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 has three main issues at its core: 1) Discovery: This includes what law enforcement files are kept, a checklist of which ones should be requested by the plaintiff (including incident reports and investigations, officer personnel files, and Monell custom and policy related files) 2) Evidence: including 15 evidentiary issues, the admissibility of previous contact the plaintiff had with the police, prior officer discip... More Info
$551.5Law & Legal Proc. -
Negotiating and Settling Tort Cases: Reaching a Solution
Civil injury and insurance cases can be complicated to negotiate. This CLE course, presented by highly experienced settlement attorneys and negotiators, will outline the 10 most crucial points for successful negotiations. They will also explain the main reasons why settlements aren’t reached. Presenters will conclude with tips and strategies for improving your negotiating skills, and when and how to begin the process. More Info
$551.5Law & Legal Proc. -
Drafting the Bullet Proof Civil RICO Complaint
Prosecuting civil actions in Federal Court in situations where defendants engaged in criminal or even quasi-criminal behavior can be aided through Civil RICO complaints. Yet many federal judges are wary of Civil RICO cases and respond by creating OSC hearings or check lists to make sure that RICO claims are both legitimate and that they are pled properly. This CLE course will explain how to establish a ROCI complaint that holds up under Rule 12 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.... More Info
$291Law & Legal Proc. -
Social Security Disability 101: What Attorneys Need to Know From Beginning to End
Social Security Disability Practice contains within it a complex web of processes, challenges and analysis in order to successfully secure benefits for disabled individuals. This CLE course will present a comprehensive overview of the area, including an in-depth examination of the process, the various issues that may arise and how to present effective solutions. The course will offer critical insights into managing the complexities of Social Security Disability, and providing the skill... More Info
$291Law & Legal Proc.
