Judicial Forum

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The Judges' View: Kentucky Civil Litigation Do's and Don'ts

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Kentucky CLE Approved 3 Total
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3 hours
Kelly Mark Easton
Timothy Langford
John Atkins
Brian Wiggins
Lynsie Gaddis Rust
With Hon. Kelly Mark Easton from Kentucky Court of Appeals + 4 others
Recorded June 13, 2025
Product ID 100080

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Overview

What Civil Court Judges Want Every Attorney to Know Featuring Distinguished Judges from Ballard, Carlisle, Christian, Fulton, Hickman, McLean and Muhlenberg counties, and the Kentucky Court of Appeals.

Knowing what the court expects will help you pilot your case without detrimental bumps and hiccups. That's why we've asked local civil court judges to share their insights on common procedural, evidentiary, and advocacy challenges. Don't miss this opportunity to ask questions, get answers, and hear what issues other attorneys are encountering. Register today!

  • Identify unacceptable litigation tactics that cross the line.
  • Learn when attorneys need to resolve issues on their own.
  • Clarify the rules of evidence as they're applied in specific situations.
  • Prevent procedural mistakes in discovery, pre-trial conferences and trial presentation.

Abbreviated Agenda

The Judges' View: Civil Litigation Do's and Don'ts

Break: 10:30 - 10:45
Panelists: Hon. John L. Atkins, Hon. Kelly Mark Easton, Hon. Timothy A. Langford and Hon. Brian W. Wiggins
Moderator: Lynsie Gaddis Rusten

  1. Navigating the Local Civil Court Procedure: Concrete Rules and Unwritten Etiquette
  2. Initial Pleadings, Filing Suggestions, Common Motions Mistakes
  3. Case Management and Scheduling: Personal Preferences and Pet Peeves
  4. Summary Judgment Motions and Hearings
  5. Judges' View of Discovery
  6. Pre-Trial Briefs and Litigation Techniques That Facilitate Case Resolution
  7. Expert Use and Evidence: What Judges Focus on When Making Decisions
  8. Seeking the Judge's Guidance Outside of Scheduled Conferences
  9. Jury Selection and Juror Requests - What is Appropriate?
  10. Trial Presentation Do's and Don'ts

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Product ID 100080

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Kentucky CLE Approved 3 Total
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  1. The Judges' View: Kentucky Civil Litigation Do's and Don'ts

    Break: 10:30 - 10:45
    Panelists: Hon. John L. Atkins, Hon. Kelly Mark Easton, Hon. Timothy A. Langford and Hon. Brian W. Wiggins
    Moderator: Lynsie Gaddis Rust

    1. Navigating the Local Civil Court Procedure: Concrete Rules and Unwritten Etiquette
    2. Initial Pleadings, Filing Suggestions, Common Motions Mistakes
    3. Case Management and Scheduling: Personal Preferences and Pet Peeves
    4. Summary Judgment Motions and Hearings
    5. Judges' View of Discovery
    6. Pre-Trial Briefs and Litigation Techniques That Facilitate Case Resolution
    7. Expert Use and Evidence: What Judges Focus on When Making Decisions
    8. Seeking the Judge's Guidance Outside of Scheduled Conferences
    9. Jury Selection and Juror Requests - What is Appropriate?
    10. Trial Presentation Do's and Don'ts

Who Should Attend

This basic-to-intermediate level online seminar is designed for attorneys.

Speakers

Hon. Kelly Mark Easton
Hon. Kelly Mark
Easton
Kentucky Court of Appeals
Hon. Timothy A Langford
Hon. Timothy A.
Langford
Fulton County Courthouse
Hon. John L Atkins
Hon. John L.
Atkins
3rd Circuit Court in Christian County
Hon. Brian W Wiggins
Hon. Brian W.
Wiggins
45th Judicial Circuit
Lynsie Gaddis Rust
Lynsie
Gaddis Rust
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
Speaker bio
Hon. Kelly Mark Easton

Hon. Kelly Mark Easton

Kentucky Court of Appeals
Kelly Mark Easton

is a Judge in the Kentucky Court of Appeals, Division 2 of District 2.

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Hon. Timothy A Langford

Hon. Timothy A. Langford

Fulton County Courthouse
Timothy Langford

is a Kentucky Circuit Court Chief Judge serving the 1st Circuit in the counties of Ballard, Carlisle, Fulton and Hickman.

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Hon. John L Atkins

Hon. John L. Atkins

3rd Circuit Court in Christian County
John Atkins

is the Chief Circuit Court Judge in the 3rd Circuit Court in Christian County.

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Hon. Brian W Wiggins

Hon. Brian W. Wiggins

45th Judicial Circuit
Brian Wiggins

is the Chief Circuit Court Judge in the 45th Circuit Court in McLean and Muhlenberg Counties.

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Lynsie Gaddis Rust

Lynsie Gaddis Rust

Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
Lynsie Gaddis Rust

is a partner in the Louisville office of Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP. She focuses her litigation practice in general civil defense, with an emphasis on trucking and transportation defense, general tort defense, commercial disputes, and trial advocacy. Ms. Gaddis Rust earned her B.A. degree from the University of Kentucky and her J.D. degree from the University of Kentucky College of Law. She is admitted to practice in Kentucky and Tennessee. Ms. Gaddis Rust is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association and Louisville Bar Association.

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