Judicial Forum

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The Judges' View: North Carolina Civil Litigation Do's and Don'ts

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Credit Status Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
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2 hours 58 minutes
Christopher Bragg
Paul Flick
Karen Eady-Williams
With Hon. Christopher W. Bragg from North Carolina Superior Court + 2 others
Recorded November 14, 2025.
Product ID 100761

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Overview

What Civil Court Judges Want Every Attorney to Know Featuring Distinguished Judges from Mecklenburg County and North Carolina Superior Court.

Knowing what the court expects will help you pilot your case without detrimental bumps and hiccups. That's why we've asked local civil court judges to share their insights on common procedural, evidentiary, and advocacy challenges. Don't miss this opportunity to ask questions, get answers, and hear what issues other attorneys are encountering. Register today!

  • Identify unacceptable litigation tactics that cross the line.
  • Learn when attorneys need to resolve issues on their own.
  • Clarify the rules of evidence as they're applied in specific situations.
  • Prevent procedural mistakes in discovery, pre-trial conferences and trial presentation.

Abbreviated Agenda

The Judges' View: Civil Litigation Do's and Don'ts

(Includes 15-minute break)
Panelists: Hon. Christopher W. Bragg and Hon. Karen Eady-Williams 
Moderators: Paul T. Flick

  1. Navigating the Local Civil Court Procedure: Concrete Rules and Unwritten Etiquette
  2. Initial Pleadings, Filing Suggestions, Common Motions Mistakes
  3. Case Management and Scheduling: Personal Preferences and Pet Peeves
  4. Summary Judgment Motions and Hearings
  5. Judges' View of Discovery
  6. Pre-Trial Briefs and Litigation Techniques That Facilitate Case Resolution
  7. Expert Use and Evidence: What Judges Focus on When Making Decisions
  8. Seeking the Judge's Guidance Outside of Scheduled Conferences
  9. Jury Selection and Juror Requests - What is Appropriate?
  10. Trial Presentation Do's and Don'ts

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Product ID 100761

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Credit Status Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
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  1. The Judges' View: Civil Litigation Do's and Don'ts

    (Includes 15-minute break)
    Panelists: Hon. Christopher W. Bragg and Hon. Karen Eady-Williams 
    Moderators: Paul T. Flick

    1. Navigating the Local Civil Court Procedure: Concrete Rules and Unwritten Etiquette
    2. Initial Pleadings, Filing Suggestions, Common Motions Mistakes
    3. Case Management and Scheduling: Personal Preferences and Pet Peeves
    4. Summary Judgment Motions and Hearings
    5. Judges' View of Discovery
    6. Pre-Trial Briefs and Litigation Techniques That Facilitate Case Resolution
    7. Expert Use and Evidence: What Judges Focus on When Making Decisions
    8. Seeking the Judge's Guidance Outside of Scheduled Conferences
    9. Jury Selection and Juror Requests - What is Appropriate?
    10. Trial Presentation Do's and Don'ts

Who Should Attend

This basic-to-intermediate level online seminar is designed for attorneys.

Speakers

Hon. Christopher W Bragg
Hon. Christopher W.
Bragg
North Carolina Superior Court
Paul T Flick
Paul T.
Flick
Miller Monroe & Plyler, PLLC
Hon. Karen Eady-Williams
Hon. Karen
Eady-Williams
Mecklenburg County Superior Court
Speaker bio
Hon. Christopher W Bragg

Hon. Christopher W. Bragg

North Carolina Superior Court
Christopher Bragg

is a retired Senior Resident Superior Court Judge in District 20B.

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Paul T Flick

Paul T. Flick

Miller Monroe & Plyler, PLLC
Paul Flick

is an attorney with Miller Monroe & Plyler, PLLC in Raleigh, North Carolina. He primarily practices in business and commercial litigation, and is a certified Civil Superior Court mediator. Mr. Flick is a frequent lecturer on ethics, creditor's rights and civil practice. He earned his B.A. degree from Wake Forest University and his J.D. degree from Wake Forest University School of Law.

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Hon. Karen Eady-Williams

Hon. Karen Eady-Williams

Mecklenburg County Superior Court
Karen Eady-Williams

is a Superior Court Judge in Mecklenburg County for Judicial District 26F of the North Carolina 5th Superior Court Division.

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