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What Civil Court Judges Want Every Attorney to Know Featuring Distinguished Judges from Philadelphia, Montgomery and Allegheny Counties.
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. James C. Crumlish III, Hon. Arnold I. Klein and Hon. Garrett D. Page
Moderator: Robert J. Foster
- Navigating the Local Civil Court Procedure: Concrete Rules and Unwritten Etiquette
- Initial Pleadings, Filing Suggestions, Common Motions Mistakes
- Case Management and Scheduling: Personal Preferences and Pet Peeves
- Summary Judgment Motions and Hearings
- Judges' View of Discovery
- Pre-Trial Briefs and Litigation Techniques That Facilitate Case Resolution
- Expert Use and Evidence: What Judges Focus on When Making Decisions
- Seeking the Judge's Guidance Outside of Scheduled Conferences
- Jury Selection and Juror Requests - What is Appropriate?
- Trial Presentation Do's and Don'ts
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey CLE |
|
3.6 Total | 10-22-2026 |
| New York CLE |
|
3.5 Total | 12-18-2028 |
| Pennsylvania CLE |
|
3 Total | 12-18-2027 |
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Agenda
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The Judges' View: Civil Litigation Do's and Don'ts
(Includes 15-minute break)
Panelists: Hon. James C. Crumlish III, Hon. Arnold I. Klein and Hon. Garrett D. Page
Moderator: Robert J. Foster- Navigating the Local Civil Court Procedure: Concrete Rules and Unwritten Etiquette
- Initial Pleadings, Filing Suggestions, Common Motions Mistakes
- Case Management and Scheduling: Personal Preferences and Pet Peeves
- Summary Judgment Motions and Hearings
- Judges' View of Discovery
- Pre-Trial Briefs and Litigation Techniques That Facilitate Case Resolution
- Expert Use and Evidence: What Judges Focus on When Making Decisions
- Seeking the Judge's Guidance Outside of Scheduled Conferences
- Jury Selection and Juror Requests - What is Appropriate?
- Trial Presentation Do's and Don'ts
Who Should Attend
This basic-to-intermediate level online seminar is designed for attorneys.
Speakers
Speaker bio
Hon. James C. Crumlish, III
is a Judge in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas.
Speaker bio
Hon. Arnold I. Klein
is a Judge in the Family Division of the 5th Judicial District Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County.
Speaker bio
Hon. Garrett D. Page
is a Judge in the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas.
Speaker bio
Robert J. Foster
is a Partner at Reger Rizzo & Darnall LLP, where he represents clients in a wide range of complex litigation, including class actions, shareholder disputes, unfair competition, Lanham Act claims, insurance coverage and bad faith, professional liability, and personal injury matters. He also has extensive appellate experience and has served as amicus curiae for leading organizations such as the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association. In addition, Mr. Foster regularly advises companies on indemnification, licensing, trademark, and copyright issues. Mr. Foster has also taught as an adjunct professor at Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business and, from 2001 to 2018, at Temple University, where he taught Legal and Ethical Issues in Sports and Recreation. He has been certified by the NFL and NBA Players Associations as a player representative, negotiating marketing deals for athletes and companies, advising professional teams, facilities, and organizations on risk management, and providing counsel to writers, musicians, and athletes nationwide. He has also written and spoken extensively on liability issues in amateur and professional sports. In addition to his litigation and teaching work, Mr. Foster serves as Judge Pro Tempore with the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, where he acts as a settlement master. He frequently serves as an arbitrator, often as chairperson, and has been appointed Special Master at the request of the Court. A frequent CLE presenter, Mr. Foster lectures on topics such as indemnification agreements, subrogation and liens, legal research and writing, technology, discovery, insurance disputes, and the Fair Share Act. He also moderates an annual Judicial Forum on litigation techniques, featuring judges from across the Philadelphia region.
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