Arizona Civil Court Judges Discuss Trial Practice

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Arizona Civil Court Judges Discuss Trial Practice

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Credit	Status	Total	Until
Arizona CLE	Approved	3 Total	04-11-2027

OnDemand

2 hours 54 minutes

With Scott I. Palumbo from Palumbo Wolfe & Palumbo + 5 others

Recorded April 11, 2025

Product ID 100108

Overview

Their Pet Peeves and Preferences Featuring Distinguished Judges from the Maricopa County Superior Court of Arizona

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

Arizona Civil Court Judges Discuss Trial Practice

Break: 10:15 - 10:30
Panelists: Hon. Dewain D. Fox, Hon. M. Scott McCoy, Hon. Erik Thorson, Hon. Christopher T. Whitten and Hon. Frank Moskowitz
Moderator: Scott I. Palumbo

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

Agenda

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Arizona Civil Court Judges Discuss Trial Practice
Break: 10:15 - 10:30
Panelists: Hon. Dewain D. Fox, Hon. M. Scott McCoy, Hon. Erik Thorson, Hon. Christopher T. Whitten and Hon. Frank Moskowitz
Moderator: Scott I. Palumbo
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

Scott I.

Palumbo

Palumbo Wolfe & Palumbo

Hon. Dewain D.

Fox

Maricopa County Superior Court

Hon. M. Scott

McCoy

Maricopa County Superior Court

Hon. Christopher T.

Whitten

Maricopa County Superior Court

Hon. Erik

Thorson

Maricopa County Superior Court

Hon. Frank

Moskowitz

Maricopa County Superior Court of Arizona

Speaker bio

Scott I. Palumbo

Palumbo Wolfe & Palumbo

Scott Palumbo

is the founder of The Palumbo Law Firm. Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Mr. Palumbo received his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame, where he was a letterman on the varsity football team. He went on to obtain his law degree from the Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. He has since dedicated his legal career to defending the rights of personal injury victims and those who have lost loved ones to wrongful death. Mr. Palumbo is a past President of the Arizona Association for Justice / Arizona Trial Lawyers Association and an Adjunct Professor of Law at Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. Mr. Palumbo is included in The Best Lawyers in America in the areas of Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation and Medical Malpractice Law, being named the 2020 and 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” for Plaintiff’s Medical Malpractice Law and the 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” for Personal Injury Litigation. Super Lawyers® has included Mr. Palumbo in its Super Lawyers lists and recognized him as one of the “Top 50 Arizona Super Lawyers” every year since 2014, making him the youngest Arizona attorney to ever receive that recognition. Mr. Palumbo has been repeatedly honored by AZ Business Magazine as one of the “Top 100 Arizona Lawyers.” He maintains an AV® peer review rating by Martindale-Hubbell® – its highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards. In 2024, Mr. Palumbo obtained the largest personal injury verdict in Arizona history ($90,000,000). He is also a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum – an organization that maintains membership exclusively for those lawyers who have recovered settlements or verdicts in excess of $2 million dollars. He has held a “Superb” 10/10 rating on Avvo.com for well over a decade. Mr. Palumbo currently lives in Phoenix, AZ, with his wife Emily and their two wonderful children.

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