Judicial Forum

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Nevada Civil Court Judges Discuss Trial Practice

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
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2 hours 50 minutes
Jacqueline Bluth
Jessica Peterson
Crystal Eller
Nadia Krall
David Avakian
With Hon. Jacqueline Bluth from Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County + 4 others
Recorded December 05, 2025.
Product ID 100753

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Overview

Their Pet Peeves and Preferences Featuring Distinguished Judges from Clark County.

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

Nevada Civil Court Judges Discuss Trial Practice

(Includes 15-minute break)
Panelists: Hon. Jacqueline Bluth, Hon. Crystal Eller, Hon. Nadia Krall and Hon. Jessica K. Peterson
Moderator: David Avakian

  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

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Product ID 100753

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
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  1. Nevada Civil Court Judges Discuss Trial Practice

    (Includes 15-minute break)
    Panelists: Hon. Jacqueline Bluth, Hon. Crystal Eller, Hon. Nadia Krall and Hon. Jessica K. Peterson
    Moderator: David Avakian

    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

Hon. Jacqueline Bluth
Hon. Jacqueline
Bluth
Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County
Hon. Jessica K Peterson
Hon. Jessica K.
Peterson
Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County
Hon. Crystal Eller
Hon. Crystal
Eller
Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County
Hon. Nadia Krall
Hon. Nadia
Krall
Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County
David B Avakian
David B.
Avakian
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
Speaker bio
Hon. Jacqueline Bluth

Hon. Jacqueline Bluth

Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County
Jacqueline Bluth

is a District Court Judge in the Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County.

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Hon. Jessica K Peterson

Hon. Jessica K. Peterson

Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County
Jessica Peterson

is a District Court Judge in the Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County.

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Hon. Crystal Eller

Hon. Crystal Eller

Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County
Crystal Eller

is a District Court Judge in the Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County.

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Hon. Nadia Krall

Hon. Nadia Krall

Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County
Nadia Krall

is a District Court Judge in the Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County.

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David B Avakian

David B. Avakian

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
David Avakian

is a partner with Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP, where he focuses his practice in the area of general liability, product defect, transportation, hospitality and commercial litigation. Mr. Avakian has experience handling complex insurance, commercial and product litigation matters. He is admitted to practice in Nevada and before the United States District Court for the District of Nevada and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Mr. Avakian is a member of the State Bar of Nevada. He earned his B.A. degree, cum laude, from Tulane University and J.D. degree, cum laude, from William S. Boyd School of Law. Mr. Avakian has been a Mountain States Super Lawyer since 2015.

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