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The Countdown to Trial: What You Should be Doing and When

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59 minutes
James Susag
With James M. Susag from Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd.
Recorded May 13, 2025.
Product ID 100336

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Overview

Ensure You're Fully Prepared When the Courtroom Doors Open

The clock is ticking - are you ready? This practical program will walk you through those critical days and hours leading up to trial with handy checklists, sample forms, and actionable insights to ensure you go into the courtroom ready to win. Avoid last-minute chaos and scrambling: build your confidence and organizational skills to ensure every detail is in place. Register today!

  • Secure a head start so you're ready to hit the ground running when the clock really starts ticking.
  • Stay on track with an actionable game plan for your final month.
  • Get laser-focused and know what you need to be doing during the final prep push.
  • Tie up loose ends and get in the right mindset in those precious last days and hours leading up to trial.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. 2-4 Months Before Trial: The Calm Before the Storm
  2. 30 Days Out: The Home Stretch
  3. 7 Days to Trial: The Final Push - Crunch Time!
  4. 3-4 Days Out: All Systems Go
  5. The Day Before Trial: Ready, Set, Go!
  6. Trial Week: It's Game Time
  7. Sample Motion in Limine, Witness and Exihibit Lists, and Other Resources

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Product ID 100336

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 1 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 1 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 1 Total
California CLE Approved 1 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 1 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 1 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 1 Total
Florida CLE Approved 1 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 1 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 1 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 1 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 1 Total
Maine CLE Approved 1 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 1 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 1.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 1 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1 Total
New York CLE Approved 1 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 1 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 1 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 1 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 1 Total
Washington CLE Approved 1 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 1 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 1.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Upon Request 1 Total
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Agenda

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  1. The Countdown to Trial: What You Should be Doing and When

    1. 2-4 Months Before Trial: The Calm Before the Storm
    2. 30 Days Out: The Home Stretch
    3. 7 Days to Trial: The Final Push - Crunch Time!
    4. 3-4 Days Out: All Systems Go
    5. The Day Before Trial: Ready, Set, Go!
    6. Trial Week: It's Game Time
    7. Sample Motion in Limine, Witness and Exihibit Lists, and Other Resources

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

James M Susag
James M.
Susag
Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd.
Speaker bio
James M Susag

James M. Susag

Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd.
James Susag

is a seasoned trial attorney with a focus on franchise and dealer disputes, real estate, and complex commercial matters. He has been the lead attorney in over 100 trials and arbitrations in state and federal courts across the country, and in domestic and international arbitration forums. Mr. Susag has the unique perspective of a trial lawyer who has also managed complex litigation and developed strategic legal plans as in-house counsel. Clients appreciate his boardroom-to-courtroom experience in crafting resolutions for their business disputes. Mr. Susag is admitted to practice in state and federal courts in Minnesota, Washington and Wisconsin, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh, Fourth and Eighth circuits. He earned his B.A. degree, summa cum laude, from the University of St. Thomas and his J.D. degree, summa cum laude, from William Mitchell College of Law.

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