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

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Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
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3 hours 15 minutes
Malaika Eaton
David Keenan
Kristin Ballinger
With Malaika M. Eaton from McNaul Ebel Nawrot & Helgren PLLC + 2 others
Recorded December 12, 2025
Product ID 100765

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Overview

What Civil Court Judges Want Every Attorney to Know Featuring Distinguished Judges from King County.

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. Kristin Ballinger and Hon. David Keenan
Moderator: Malaika M. Eaton

  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 100765

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Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Washington 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. Kristin Ballinger and Hon. David Keenan
    Moderator: Malaika M. Eaton

    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

Malaika M Eaton
Malaika M.
Eaton
McNaul Ebel Nawrot & Helgren PLLC
Hon. David Keenan
Hon. David
Keenan
King County Superior Court
Hon. Kristin Ballinger
Hon. Kristin
Ballinger
King County Superior Court
Speaker bio
Malaika M Eaton

Malaika M. Eaton

McNaul Ebel Nawrot & Helgren PLLC
Malaika Eaton

is a trial lawyer and a partner in the law firm of McNaul Ebel Nawrot & Helgren PLLC, in Seattle. She is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, recognized as "the preeminent organization of trial lawyers in North America." Her practice focuses on complex commercial litigation such as legal malpractice, securities, business and shareholder disputes, class actions, insurance coverage, and antitrust litigation in both federal and state courts. In addition to her trial practice, she has significant experience in appellate litigation, including interlocutory appeals and expedited appeals in federal and state courts. Ms. Eaton has been repeatedly recognized among "Washington's Top 100 Lawyers" and "Top 50 Female Washington Lawyers," and she is ranked by Chambers. She received her B.A. degree from Willamette University and her J.D. degree from Cornell Law School. Ms. Eaton has served as faculty for a number of Washington State Bar Association continuing legal education seminars.

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Hon. David Keenan

Hon. David Keenan

King County Superior Court
David Keenan

is a Superior Court Judge with the King County Superior Court.

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Hon. Kristin Ballinger

Hon. Kristin Ballinger

King County Superior Court
Kristin Ballinger

is a Superior Court judge in King County Superior Court.

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