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Learn From the Mistakes of Litigators That Came Before You
When you make mistakes, it is often your clients who suffer. But don't let fear hold you back. Litigation mistakes are largely avoidable if you know how. This program will reveal common errors made by young and seasoned litigators alike. From the initial pleadings to trial, get the cautionary advice you need to avoid embarrassing and case-damaging blunders. Register today!
- Hear the most common ways attorneys screw up pleadings, motions, and briefs.
- Discover some of the worst mistakes you can make during a deposition.
- Anticipate negotiation and settlement traps for the unwary.
- Learn how to prevent a promising voir dire from turning into a disaster.
- Examine frequently misunderstood and misapplied rules of evidence.
- Avoid legal ethics pitfalls that will catch the attention of disciplinary boards.
Abbreviated Agenda
- 5 Discovery Mistakes Attorneys Make
- 4 Worst Mistakes Attorneys Make With Expert Witnesses
- 5 Big Deposition Don'ts
- 6 Common Errors in Pleadings, Motions, and Briefs
- 5 Top Negotiation and Settlement Agreement Traps
- 5 Jury Selection and Voir Dire Pitfalls
- 7 Evidence Blunders to Avoid
- 8 Dangers in Direct and Cross-Examination
- 5 Ways Opening Statement and Closing Arguments Can go Wrong
- Legal Ethics: Top Mistakes in Everyday Practice
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska CLE |
|
6 Total | 07-09-2027 |
| Alabama CLE |
|
6 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Arkansas CLE |
|
6 Total | 06-30-2026 |
| Arizona CLE |
|
6 Total | 07-09-2027 |
| California CLE |
|
6 Total | 07-09-2027 |
| Colorado CLE |
|
7 Total | 12-31-2027 |
| Connecticut CLE |
|
6 Total | 07-09-2027 |
| Delaware CLE |
|
6 Total | 07-09-2027 |
| Georgia CLE |
|
6 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Hawaii CLE |
|
6 Total | 07-09-2027 |
| Iowa CLE |
|
6 Total | 07-09-2026 |
| Idaho CLE |
|
6 Total | 07-09-2030 |
| Illinois CLE |
|
6 Total | 07-08-2027 |
| Indiana CLE |
|
6 Total | 07-09-2026 |
| Kansas CLE |
|
7 Total | 07-08-2026 |
| Kentucky CLE |
|
6 Total | 06-30-2026 |
| Louisiana CLE |
|
6 Total | 07-09-2026 |
| Maine CLE |
|
6 Total | 07-08-2027 |
| Minnesota CLE |
|
6 Total | 07-09-2027 |
| Missouri CLE |
|
6 Total | 07-09-2027 |
| Northern Mariana Islands CLE |
|
6 Total | 07-09-2027 |
| Mississippi CLE |
|
6 Total | 07-31-2026 |
| Montana CLE |
|
6 Total | 07-09-2028 |
| North Dakota CLE |
|
6 Total | 07-09-2028 |
| Nebraska CLE |
|
6 Total | 07-09-2027 |
| New Hampshire CLE |
|
6 Total | 07-09-2028 |
| New Mexico CLE |
|
6 Total | 07-09-2027 |
| Nevada CLE |
|
6 Total | 07-09-2028 |
| New York CLE |
|
7 Total | 07-09-2028 |
| Ohio CLE |
|
6 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Oklahoma CLE |
|
7 Total | 07-09-2027 |
| Oregon CLE |
|
6 Total | 07-09-2028 |
| Pennsylvania CLE |
|
6 Total | 07-09-2027 |
| Rhode Island CLE |
|
6 Total | 06-30-2026 |
| South Carolina CLE |
|
6 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Tennessee CLE |
|
6 Total | 07-08-2027 |
| Texas CLE |
|
6 Total | 06-30-2026 |
| Utah CLE |
|
6 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Virginia CLE |
|
6 Total | 10-31-2026 |
| Vermont CLE |
|
6 Total | 07-09-2027 |
| Washington CLE |
|
6 Total | 07-08-2030 |
| Wisconsin CLE |
|
7 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| West Virginia CLE |
|
7.2 Total | 07-09-2027 |
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CLE
Agenda
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5 Discovery Mistakes Attorneys Make
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4 Worst Mistakes Attorneys Make With Expert Witnesses
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5 Big Deposition Don'ts
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6 Common Errors in Pleadings, Motions, and Briefs
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5 Top Negotiation and Settlement Agreement Traps
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5 Jury Selection and Voir Dire Pitfalls
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7 Evidence Blunders to Avoid
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8 Dangers in Direct and Cross-Examination
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5 Ways Opening Statement and Closing Arguments Can go Wrong
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Legal Ethics: Top Mistakes in Everyday Practice
- Conflict of Interest Screwups
- Misunderstandings and Communication Shortcomings With Clients
- Leaking Client Confidences
- Mishandling Attorney Fees and Client Funds
- Getting in Over Your Head - Competence Issues
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.
Speakers
Speaker bio
Robert J. Kasieta
is the founder of Kasieta Legal Group, LLC in Madison, Wisconsin. He is a certified civil pre-trial and trial specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocates. Mr. Kasieta practices in civil litigation, with an emphasis on plaintiff personal injury and employment cases, as well as commercial litigation. He has written and taught extensively in the areas of trial practice, personal injury law and insurance law, and is an instructor of trial practice at the University of Wisconsin Law School. Mr. Kasieta is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh and Eleventh circuits, and all Wisconsin courts. He is a member of the Dane County Bar Association, State Bar of Wisconsin and the American Association for Justice. Mr. Kasieta earned his B.S. degree, summa cum laude, from Northern Michigan University and his J.D. degree from Marquette University Law School.
Speaker bio
James M. 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.
Speaker bio
Joshua C. Offenhartz
is an attorney with Kahana Feld. He is a business attorney who represents clients in the finance, medical, construction, real estate and culinary industries. Mr. Offenhartz has significant experience managing all phases of litigation, including preliminary investigations, discovery, depositions, settlement negotiations, mediation, motions for summary judgment, trial and appeals. Additionally, he serves as outside counsel for several small, medium and growing businesses that need day-to-day legal advice for their growing companies. Mr. Offenhartz is a member of Madison School District's Financial Advisory Board and a board member of the Desert States Region of Jewish National Fund. He supports the Phoenix Art Museum as a member of the Men's Art Council, and helps others by volunteering with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Arizona, Saint Mary's Food Bank and the Wounded Warrior Project. Mr. Offenhartz earned his B.S. degree in public administration from the University of Arizona, and his master's and J.D. degrees from Arizona State University. He is licensed to practice law in Arizona; Southern District Court, District of Arizona; and Southern Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit.
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.
Speaker bio
Raymond R. Grasing
is an attorney with The Law Firm of Grasing & Associates. He has more than 25 years of trial experience in New York. Mr. Grasing knows how to try a case in a straight forward convincing manner, and how to pare down the facts and issues to their essential parts to help a jury reach the correct decision. His understanding of the law, gained through his trial experience, provides his clients with a distinct competitive advantage, whether or not their case gets to trial. Mr. Grasing practices in the areas of commercial litigation, personal injury, construction disputes, insurance coverage disputes, insurance coverage, collections, subrogation, arson, and fraud cases. He earned his B.A. degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and his J.D. degree from Brooklyn Law School.
Speaker bio
Marlon A. Primes
is a partner in the Cleveland office of Brennan, Manna & Diamond, LLC. He is a distinguished former assistant U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, with over 30 years of experience. Mr. Primes has transitioned to serve as co-chair of BMD's business and tort litigation practice, and represents companies across the U.S. in high-stakes litigation. He has handled a wide variety of complex civil litigation in state, federal and appellate courts, including jury trials and appellate actions. Mr. Primes earned his B.S. degree from Ohio University and his J.D. degree from Georgetown University Law Center.
Speaker bio
Charles E. Hoffecker
is a member with Hotchkiss Hoffecker Peacock, where his practice focuses primarily on representing clients in employment litigation, contract litigation, commercial/business litigation and liability litigation. Mr. Hoffecker has extensive trial experience in both state and federal courts throughout the country. He also regularly conducts arbitrations and mediations, and appears in state and federal appellate courts on behalf of the firm's clients. Mr. Hoffecker is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, and is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Northern, Middle and Southern districts of Georgia. He earned his B.A. degree, with honors, from Albion College and his J.D. degree from Valparaiso University School of Law.
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