Litigation & Appeals CLE Courses
NBI offers a complete library of Litigation & Appeals CLE courses addressing key legal issues, developments, and leading practices for attorneys in all stages of their practice.
- Connecticut CLE236
- Alabama CLE118
- Alaska CLE221
- Arizona CLE228
- Arkansas CLE153
- California CLE233
- Colorado CLE221
- Delaware CLE218
- Florida CLE197
- Georgia CLE119
- Hawaii CLE221
- Idaho CLE222
- Illinois CLE228
- Indiana CLE158
- Iowa CLE156
- Kansas CLE169
- Kentucky CLE163
- Louisiana CLE156
- Maine CLE221
- Minnesota CLE222
- Mississippi CLE153
- Missouri CLE232
- Montana CLE226
- Nebraska CLE221
- Nevada CLE226
- New Hampshire CLE221
- New Jersey CLE161
- New Mexico CLE228
- New York CLE254
- North Carolina CLE92
- North Dakota CLE222
- Northern Mariana Islands CLE221
- Ohio CLE105
- Oklahoma CLE226
- Oregon CLE225
- Pennsylvania CLE247
- Rhode Island CLE176
- South Carolina CLE112
- Tennessee CLE147
- Texas CLE140
- Utah CLE110
- Vermont CLE221
- Virginia CLE130
- Washington CLE224
- West Virginia CLE224
- Wisconsin CLE156
- Wyoming CLE151
Ethics & Specialty CreditsThe Lawyer's Duty: Ethical Considerations in Settlement Decisions
Settlement decisions can be a hotbed of ethical issues. Personal interests may cloud your judgment or lead to biased advice. Advocacy can cross the line into manipulation. Clients may have regrets and feel ill-informed. Avoid these and other griefs: join our faculty for an exploration of ethical issues and solutions in legal settlements. Provide honest assessments, ensure informed consent, and maintain fairness throughout the process - register today! Avoid misleading assessments that can erode trust and lead clients astray. Ensure clients clearly understand settlement terms, risks, and alternatives. Identify and manage conflicts that may affect the settlement process.
Recorded March 18, 2025.OnDemand 57 minutes
Litigation & AppealsLegal Ethics for the Trial Lawyer
The stress and pressure to win can test the ethical compass of any trial lawyer. Don't lose your dignity or integrity in the heat of battle! This guide provides best practices for attorneys who wish to effectively advocate for their clients while also exuding professionalism in all phases of trial. Ensure your courtroom conduct is beyond reproach - register today! Get practical reminders for maintaining decorum in the courtroom. Determine what is and what is not appropriate contact with jurors, witnesses, and judges. Learn how to navigate ethical gray areas surrounding evidence and testimony.
Recorded January 10, 2025.OnDemand 57 minutes
Ethics & Specialty Credits4.58Legal Ethics: Managing Client Expectations in Litigation
Poor communication and unrealistic or misaligned expectations are quick ways to generate client dissatisfaction, complaints, or even malpractice lawsuits. This program will show you how to get clients on the same page with you from the start until the end of litigation. Fulfill your ethical responsibilities, avoid misunderstandings, and build trust with your clients - register today! Get practical tips for identifying unrealistic expectations at an early stage. Learn to craft clear engagement letters that set the stage for the attorney-client relationship. Educate clients in order to manage their expectations and help them make informed decisions. Hear when and how to keep clients informed as the case progresses. Receive real-world guidance for delivering bad news and handling difficult conversations with clients.
Recorded June 03, 2024.OnDemand2 hours 53 minutes
Ethics & Specialty Credits4.67Legal Ethics for the Busy Litigator: Missed Deadlines, Client Neglect, and More
It is difficult to uphold high ethical standards when you're taking on more work than you can handle and dealing with the stress and demands of litigation practice. This guide offers best practices for avoiding mistakes and fulfilling your ethical obligations to clients, even when you are feeling overwhelmed. Don't let a busy mind lead you ethically astray - register today! Learn effective ways to keep clients informed and manage expectations so they don't feel neglected. Prevent distractions and disorganization from causing you to miss tasks and deadlines. Avoid the most common corner-cutting mistakes attorneys make in litigation.
Recorded February 12, 2024.OnDemand 58 minutes
Litigation & Appeals4.83Ethics for Litigators: Money Matters
Is it ethical to pay for a witness to testify? Should you charge clients for the time or money it takes to correct a mistake you made? Join our experienced faculty for a fast-paced dive into the ethical dos and don'ts of attorney's fees, litigation expenses, and other money matters in litigation. Avoid costly lapses of professional judgment - register today! Understand the ethical issues raised by different attorney fee arrangements. Review best practices in handling clients who are in need of financial assistance. Differentiate between reasonable and unreasonable costs and expenses. Anticipate when you may withdraw from representation on account of nonpayment.
Recorded January 30, 2024.OnDemand1 hour
Ethics & Specialty Credits4.58Ethical Challenges in Litigation
How do you maintain that fragile balance between zealous advocacy and unethical conduct? What should you do when clients present false information or information that is damaging to the case? This guide will show you how to walk the line and tackle tough ethical dilemmas in litigation. Keep your conscience and record clear - register today! Get tips for avoiding conflict of interest pitfalls when representing multiple clients in case. Balance competing obligations to clients and the opposing party and tribunal when presented with false or adverse information. Safeguard confidential and privileged information in a world where inadvertent disclosures, breaches, and other threats are ever-present.
Recorded September 05, 2023.OnDemand 58 minutes
Litigation & Appeals4.53Litigation Ethics: Communication Do's and Don'ts
When you're communicating as often as you do and under pressure, it's not hard to make mistakes or find yourself entangled in an ethical dilemma. Don't put your integrity at risk. Our faculty will highlight your ethical responsibilities and boundaries when interacting with clients, opposing counsel, the court, and others. Maintain ethical standards when interacting with key stakeholders in the litigation process - register today! Review the boundaries and best practices when engaging with clients. Explore proper communication protocols when addressing the court. Receive ethical reminders for interacting with witnesses, unrepresented parties, and jurors.
Recorded May 10, 2024.OnDemand 58 minutes
Litigation & Appeals4.67Attorney Ethics and Discovery 101
Get the basics down! This legal briefing outlines essential guidelines for preventing and responding to ethics issues that pop up throughout the discovery process. From tips for detecting conflicts of interest to best practices for handling e-discovery abuses, enhance your knowledge - register today! Examine best practices for collecting and preserving documents. Develop effective strategies for handling difficult adversaries. Discover tips for overcoming challenges with e-discovery.
Recorded April 30, 2024.OnDemand 58 minutes
Ethics & Specialty Credits4.41The Ethical Litigator 2023-2024
Litigation practice is evolving - are you ready to adapt the way you work to the changing landscape? In this comprehensive program, our experienced faculty guide you through key ethical rules and provide you with guidance for tackling the latest ethical dilemmas plaguing litigation practice. From essential guidelines for dealing with incivility in the courtroom to lessons learned from recent disciplinary decisions, stay on the cutting edge - register today! Review relevant rules and ethics opinions. Uncover practical guidance for dealing with difficult clients. Examine best practices for maintaining attorney-client privilege and confidentiality. Explore the impact of new tech developments on your practice.
Recorded November 14, 2023.OnDemand2 hours 58 minutes
Best SellerLitigation & AppealsComplete Rules of Evidence Guide: With Real-World Examples
You don't have to be a seasoned trial lawyer to understand the concepts of getting testimony or exhibits into evidence. This practical guide demystifies the rules and provides real-world language and examples to help you build your mastery over the rules. Whether you're an aspiring trial lawyer or just want to blow the dust off your trial skills, this program is for you - register today! Learn how to prove that evidence is genuine and admissible. Anticipate the various admission hurdles for lay and expert witness testimony. Strengthen your grasp over the rule against hearsay and its myriad exceptions. Obtain the upper hand with superior motion in limine drafting skills. Adapt your approach to presenting evidence based on what you're introducing and where you are. Make technology work for you, not against you in the courtroom. This program was designed in conjunction with NBI's esteemed Content Advisory Committee Member James Susag.
Recorded March 06, 2025.OnDemand6 hours
Best SellerLitigation & AppealsThe Complete Civil Trial Attorney
Maximize your chance of trial victory! This program will reveal critical strategies every trial attorney needs to know. From trial preparation to closing arguments, our seasoned faculty will give you the insights you need to battle your way to that desired verdict. Register today! Don't be left unprepared: review everything you should be doing before trial, and when. Get ahead of the evidence game: discover how to get yours admitted while missing no opportunity to keep theirs out. Discover how to effectively flush out potential jurors' true feelings and opinions during voir dire. Learn how to present the best - and worst - parts of the case to judge and jury. Find creative ways to reinforce witness credibility during direct examination. Gain a firm hold on difficult witnesses during cross-examination with tips from seasoned trial attorneys.
Recorded February 28, 2025.OnDemand5 hours 46 minutes
Litigation & AppealsEvidence for Trial Lawyers: Motions, Introducing Evidence, and Objections
When it comes to evidence, knowledge of the rules does not translate to real-world ability. You need to know their practical applications and the words you should use to get the rulings you seek. This unique course is designed to magnify your learning through hypotheticals, real-world examples, role-plays, sample motions, and pointers from seasoned trial attorneys. Don't sit through another boring reading of the rules of evidence: learn how to actually put them into practice. Register today! Run through hypothetical examples of evidence introduction and objections - will it be admitted? Get behind-the-scenes insight into judicial decision-making about evidence. Learn how to use motions in limine effectively. Benefit from the combined insights of seasoned trial lawyers as they tackle tough evidence issues. Review the ethical boundaries you must never cross when using evidence to advocate for your clients. This program was designed in conjunction with NBI's esteemed 2023-2025 Content Advisory Committee Member Robert Kasieta.
Recorded January 22, 2025.OnDemand5 hours 49 minutes
Best SellerLitigation & AppealsHigh-Stakes Negotiations Guide for Litigators
Elevate your negotiation game! Join our seasoned faculty for proven strategies, psychological insights, and practical tactics for navigating complex negotiations with confidence. Achieve optimal outcomes in high-pressure situations - register today! Leverage psychological tactics to your advantage. Learn how to manage stress and turn pressure into power. Discover effective ways to turn the tables on aggressive and formidable negotiators. Find creative ways to break free from stalemate and move closer to settlement. Gain insights on how to level the playing field and turn perceived disadvantages into strengths.
Recorded April 09, 2025.OnDemand5 hours 55 minutes
Litigation & Appeals4.51Top 50 Mistakes Attorneys Make in Civil Litigation
When you make mistakes, it is often your clients who suffer. But don't let fear hold you back. Litigation mistakes are largely avoidable if you know how. This program will reveal common errors made by young and seasoned litigators alike. From the initial pleadings to trial, get the cautionary advice you need to avoid embarrassing and case-damaging blunders. Register today! Hear the most common ways attorneys screw up pleadings, motions, and briefs. Discover some of the worst mistakes you can make during a deposition. Anticipate negotiation and settlement traps for the unwary. Learn how to prevent a promising voir dire from turning into a disaster. Examine frequently misunderstood and misapplied rules of evidence. Avoid legal ethics pitfalls that will catch the attention of disciplinary boards.
Recorded December 11, 2024.OnDemand5 hours 45 minutes
Litigation & AppealsHow Exactly do I Select a Jury? Real Talk From Veteran Trial Attorneys
Uncover the secrets to selecting a winning jury with this comprehensive CLE program. Delve into the intricacies of jury selection, from understanding juror psychology to developing persuasive voir dire techniques. Learn how to identify potential juror bias, implement innovative strategies, and navigate ethical considerations. Enhance your trial skills through engaging real-world examples and role-playing exercises. Expand your legal toolkit - register today! Learn the basics of the jury selection process. Discover effective voir dire techniques. Delve into the intricacies of identifying juror bias. Examine unique voir dire strategies. Absorb knowledge via real-world examples and practical exercises. Identify ethical considerations that arise in the jury selection process.
Recorded February 27, 2025.OnDemand5 hours 49 minutes
