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Overview
Practical Pointers From Jury Selection to Closing Arguments
Are you ready to take the nursing home case all the way to trial? Don't go in unprepared! Hear from expert faculty on what works, what doesn't, and practical tips to tackle the unique issues of nursing home cases. Walk away with the insights you need to advocate for your clients in the courtroom - register today!
- Discover voir dire questions that get to the heart of juror attitudes and biases in nursing home cases.
- Troubleshoot plaintiff testimony issues, including cognitive impairment, communication difficulties, and other challenges.
- Get practical hints for conducting direct and cross-examinations of elder care specialists.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Jury Selection Tips and Questions You Must Ask
- Case Themes and Opening Statements: What Works in Nursing Home Abuse Cases
- Dealing With Cognitive Impairment and Other Plaintiff Credibility Concerns
- Presenting Medical Records, Care Plans, and Accident Reports
- Practical Considerations for Staff, Family, and Resident Testimonies
- Direct and Cross-Examination of Medical Experts and Elder Care Specialists
- Closing Arguments and Jury Instructions
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-04-2027 |
| Alabama CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Arkansas CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 06-30-2026 |
| Arizona CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-04-2027 |
| California CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-04-2027 |
| Colorado CLE |
|
2 Total | 12-31-2027 |
| Connecticut CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-04-2027 |
| Delaware CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-04-2027 |
| Florida CLE |
|
2 Total | 10-31-2026 |
| Georgia CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Hawaii CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-04-2027 |
| Iowa CLE |
|
1.5 Total | |
| Idaho CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-04-2030 |
| Illinois CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-03-2027 |
| Indiana CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-04-2026 |
| Kansas CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-03-2026 |
| Louisiana CLE |
|
1.5 Total | |
| Maine CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-03-2027 |
| Minnesota CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-04-2027 |
| Missouri CLE |
|
1.8 Total | 04-04-2027 |
| Northern Mariana Islands CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-04-2027 |
| Montana CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-04-2028 |
| North Carolina CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 02-28-2026 |
| North Dakota CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-04-2028 |
| Nebraska CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-04-2027 |
| New Hampshire CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-04-2028 |
| New Jersey CLE |
|
1.8 Total | 01-30-2026 |
| New Mexico CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-04-2027 |
| Nevada CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-04-2028 |
| New York CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-04-2028 |
| Ohio CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Oklahoma CLE |
|
2 Total | 04-04-2027 |
| Oregon CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-04-2028 |
| Pennsylvania CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-04-2027 |
| South Carolina CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Tennessee CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-03-2027 |
| Texas CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 03-04-2026 |
| Utah CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Vermont CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-04-2027 |
| Washington CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-03-2030 |
| Wisconsin CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| West Virginia CLE |
|
1.8 Total | 04-04-2027 |
| Wyoming CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-07-2026 |
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Agenda
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Trial of a Nursing Home Neglect or Abuse Case
- Jury Selection Tips and Questions You Must Ask
- Case Themes and Opening Statements: What Works in Nursing Home Abuse Cases
- Dealing With Cognitive Impairment and Other Plaintiff Credibility Concerns
- Presenting Medical Records, Care Plans, and Accident Reports
- Practical Considerations for Staff, Family, and Resident Testimonies
- Direct and Cross-Examination of Medical Experts and Elder Care Specialists
- Closing Arguments and Jury Instructions
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.
Speakers
Speaker bio
Martha M. Curley Eastman
is the principal of Eastman Law Office, where she practices in the areas of medical malpractice, nursing home abuse and neglect, general civil litigation, and personal injury. She is a member of the Kentucky, Tennessee and North Carolina bar associations, Association of Trial Lawyers of America,North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, and Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys. Ms. Eastman earned her B.S. degree from Kent State University and her J.D. degree, cum laude, from the University of Louisville.
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