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Judicial Forum

Florida Civil Court Judges Discuss Trial Practice

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Credit Status Total
Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
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2 hours 56 minutes
T. Kevin Knight
Kimberly Sharpe Byrd
Eric DuBois
Rebecca Hamilton
With T. Kevin Knight from DSK Law + 3 others
Recorded May 09, 2025
Product ID 100058

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Overview

Their Pet Peeves and Preferences Featuring Distinguished Judges from Orange, Pasco and Pinellas counties.

Hearing what acting judges prefer to see in their courtrooms to make the gears of justice move more smoothly is invaluable to every attorney: veteran and novice alike. This unique forum offers a candid discussion between current state civil court judges on what they see in their practice, what works, and what they'd prefer attorneys avoid. Build your credibility - register today!

  • Walk through the key steps of the litigation process with commentary from the sitting judges.
  • Determine what cooperation between opposing counsel realistically means to judges.
  • Get guidance on clearly communicating your position in writing and at hearings.
  • Find new efficiencies in court technology and remote hearings: hear what works and what slows things down needlessly.
  • Give the decision makers everything they need to make the ruling.

Abbreviated Agenda

Florida Civil Court Judges Discuss Trial Practice

Break: 10:30 - 10:45
Panelists: Hon. Eric H. DuBois, Hon. Kimberly Sharpe Byrd and Hon. Rebecca Hamilton
Moderator: T. Kevin Knight

  1. Judges' Expectations for Written Submissions: Motions, Memos, Pleadings, Briefs
  2. Scheduling Hearings and Ex Parte Communications
  3. Discovery Matters and Opposing Counsel Cooperation
  4. Voir Dire, Jury Selection, and Juror Communication
  5. Court Technology and Remote Hearings
  6. Trial Arguments, Oral Advocacy, Court Etiquette
  7. Witness Examination Dos and Don'ts
  8. Evidence and Objections

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Product ID 100058

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Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
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  1. Florida Civil Court Judges Discuss Trial Practice

    Break: 10:30 - 10:45
    Panelists: Hon. Eric H. DuBois, Hon. Kimberly Sharpe Byrd and     Hon. Rebecca Hamilton
    Moderator: T. Kevin Knight

    1. Judges' Expectations for Written Submissions: Motions, Memos, Pleadings, Briefs
    2. Scheduling Hearings and Ex Parte Communications
    3. Discovery Matters and Opposing Counsel Cooperation
    4. Voir Dire, Jury Selection, and Juror Communication
    5. Court Technology and Remote Hearings
    6. Trial Arguments, Oral Advocacy, Court Etiquette
    7. Witness Examination Dos and Don'ts
    8. Evidence and Objections

Who Should Attend

This intermediate level online seminar is designed for attorneys.

Speakers

T. Kevin Knight
T. Kevin
Knight
DSK Law
Hon. Kimberly Sharpe Byrd
Hon. Kimberly
Sharpe Byrd
Sixth Judicial Circuit
Hon. Eric H DuBois
Hon. Eric H.
DuBois
Orange County Circuit Court
Hon. Rebecca L Hamilton
Hon. Rebecca L.
Hamilton
Sixth Judicial Circuit
Speaker bio
T. Kevin Knight

T. Kevin Knight

DSK Law
T. Kevin Knight

is a partner in the law offices of DSK Law. He is board-certified as a trial lawyer by both The Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Over the course of his practice, Mr. Knight has generally focused on personal injury litigation. He earned his B.S.B.A. degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Central Florida and his J.D. degree from Stetson University College of Law.

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Hon. Kimberly Sharpe Byrd

Hon. Kimberly Sharpe Byrd

Sixth Judicial Circuit
Kimberly Sharpe Byrd

is a Circuit Court Judge in the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pasco and Pinellas counties, Florida.

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Hon. Eric H DuBois

Hon. Eric H. DuBois

Orange County Circuit Court
Eric DuBois

is an Orange County Judge in the Ninth Judicial Circuit.

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Hon. Rebecca L Hamilton

Hon. Rebecca L. Hamilton

Sixth Judicial Circuit
Rebecca Hamilton

is a Circuit Court Judge in the Sixth Judicial Circuit in St. Peterberg Florida.

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