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Trial and Error: 50 Mistakes Even Experienced Trial Attorneys Make

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5 hours 53 minutes
Charles Hoffecker
Daniel Shulman
James Susag
Jeanine Clark
Peter Ostermiller
With Charles E. Hoffecker from Hotchkiss Hoffecker Peacock + 4 others
Recorded June 18, 2025
Product ID 100639

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Overview

Don't Let Your Mistakes Jeopardize the Case

Even experts make mistakes. In this advanced trial program, join us for an exploration of pitfalls that even experienced trial attorneys fall victim to. From weak voir dire questions to lost evidence opportunities and little ways you're hurting your final statements to the jury, get a new perspective and learn how to stop making the same mistakes. Refine your trial techniques - register today!

  • Discover why prejudiced jurors may be slipping through and how to ferret them out better during jury selection.
  • Anticipate cross-examination tactics that are likely to backfire.
  • Explore evidence rules that even trial veterans can't seem to fully wrap their minds around.
  • Review opening statement and closing argument mistakes many attorneys don't realize they're making.
  • Learn how to effectively navigate the ethical gray areas for trial lawyers.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. 10 Voir Dire and Jury Selection Mistakes You May Not Realize You're Making
  2. 6 Opening Statement Pitfalls Even Trial Veterans Fall Prey to
  3. 9 of the Biggest Blunders Attorneys Make During Direct and Cross-Examination
  4. 8 Top Overlooked, Misunderstood, and Misapplied Rules of Evidence
  5. 5 Trial Motion Mistakes Even the Experts Make
  6. 6 Ways You're Unknowingly Damaging Your Closing Arguments
  7. 6 Rookie Technology and Evidence Presentation Mistakes Professionals Make
  8. Ethics for Trial Lawyers

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Product ID 100639

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 6 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
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Agenda

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  1. 10 Voir Dire and Jury Selection Mistakes You May Not Realize You're Making

  2. 6 Opening Statement Pitfalls Even Trial Veterans Fall Prey to

  3. 9 of the Biggest Blunders Attorneys Make During Direct and Cross-Examination

  4. 8 Top Overlooked, Misunderstood, and Misapplied Rules of Evidence

  5. 5 Trial Motion Mistakes Even the Experts Make

  6. 6 Ways You're Unknowingly Damaging Your Closing Arguments

  7. 6 Rookie Technology and Evidence Presentation Mistakes Professionals Make

  8. Ethics for Trial Lawyers

    1. Candor and Fairness vs. Clients' Interests
    2. Confidentiality
    3. Misused Objections and Other Interruptions
    4. Conflicting Interests
    5. Communications With the Judge, Trial Participants, Witnesses, and Jurors
    6. Lawyer Commentary and Trial Publicity

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys.

Speakers

Charles E Hoffecker
Charles E.
Hoffecker
Hotchkiss Hoffecker Peacock
Daniel R Shulman
Daniel R.
Shulman
Shulman Buske Reams PLLC
James M Susag
James M.
Susag
Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd.
Jeanine D Clark
Jeanine D.
Clark
Margolis Edelstein
Peter L Ostermiller
Peter L.
Ostermiller
Peter L. Ostermiller, Attorney at Law
Speaker bio
Charles E Hoffecker

Charles E. Hoffecker

Hotchkiss Hoffecker Peacock
Charles 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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Daniel R Shulman

Daniel R. Shulman

Shulman Buske Reams PLLC
Daniel Shulman

is of counsel at Shulman Buske Reams PLLC in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was formery staff attorney with ACLU of Minnesota 2020-2024. Mr. Shulman has been chief counsel in antitrust and other complex commercial litigation involving major industries in a variety of cases ranging from data storage, media, food, oil and gasoline, airlines, consumer electronics, medical electronics, health care, thoroughbred horses, and many other areas. He has also been counsel in trademark and patent infringement actions, and has an active pro bono civil rights practice. He is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers; International Academy of Trial Lawyers; Litigation Counsel of America, Trial Lawyer Honorary Society; and the Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel. Mr. Shulman is a member of the American Bar Association, Minnesota State Bar Association and Hennepin County Bar Association. He earned his undergraduate degree, with honors, from Harvard University, his Master's degree from Yale University and his J.D. degree, cum laude, from Harvard Law School. Mr. Shulman has twice been named a Minnesota Attorney of the Year.

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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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Jeanine D Clark

Jeanine D. Clark

Margolis Edelstein
Jeanine Clark

is a partner with Margolis Edelstein, where she focuses her practice in complex litigation. She is experienced in handling a variety of matters ranging from construction defect to bodily injury. Ms. Clark has experience handling catastrophic injury matters, products, toxic tort and coverage issues. She practices in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Ms. Clark is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the District of New Jersey and the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. She is a member of the American Bar Association and New Jersey Defense Association. Ms. Clark is also the event director of the South New Jersey Chapter of the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance. She earned her B.A. degree from Temple University and her J.D. degree, cum laude, from Widener University School of Law.

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Peter L Ostermiller

Peter L. Ostermiller

Peter L. Ostermiller, Attorney at Law
Peter Ostermiller

is a sole practitioner concentrating in legal ethics and professional responsibility matters. In 1980 he obtained his license to practice law in Kentucky. His legal ethics and professional responsibility law practice began in the mid -1980s and, since the mid-1990s has been his practice concentration. He represents attorneys in disciplinary and reinstatement proceedings, judges in judicial ethics matters, and bar exam applicants. Mr. Ostermiller has also represented parties in attorney's fee dispute proceedings, and attorneys in legal proceedings in which sanctions have been sought against the attorney. He has represented parties in attorney disqualification proceedings and counseled lawyers and law firms in their respective rights, responsibilities and duties to other attorneys and their clients. He also serves as an expert witness at the state and federal level regarding legal ethics and professional responsibility matters. Mr. Ostermiller is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association, Louisville Bar Association and Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers. Mr. Ostermiller earned his B.A. and J.D. degrees from the University of Louisville.

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