Judicial Forum

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Texas Civil Court Judges Discuss Trial Practice

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Credit Status Total
Texas CLE Approved 3 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 3 Total
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2 hours 57 minutes
Ruth Rivera
Nicole Muñoz
Andrea Thompson
With Ruth Rivera from Ruth Rivera Law + 2 others
Recorded December 05, 2025.
Product ID 100861

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Overview

Their Pet Peeves and Preferences Featuring Distinguished Judges from Dallas and Collin Counties.

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

Texas Civil Court Judges Discuss Trial Practice

(Includes 15-minute break)
Panelists: Hon. Nicole Muñoz, Hon. Elaine H. Palmer and Hon. Andrea Thompson
Moderator: Ruth Rivera

  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 100861

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Texas CLE Approved 3 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 3 Total
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  1. Texas Civil Court Judges Discuss Trial Practice

    (Includes 15-minute break)
    Panelists: Hon. Nicole Muñoz, Hon. Elaine H. Palmer and Hon. Andrea Thompson
    Moderator: Ruth Rivera

    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

Ruth Rivera
Ruth
Rivera
Ruth Rivera Law
Hon. Nicole Muñoz
Hon. Nicole
Muñoz
Texas Civil District Court of Dallas County
Hon. Andrea Thompson
Hon. Andrea
Thompson
416th District Court of Collin County
Speaker bio
Ruth Rivera

Ruth Rivera

Ruth Rivera Law
Ruth Rivera

is an attorney at Ruth Rivera Law. She focuses her practice on civil litigation matters, including business disputes, insurance coverage, and breach of contract. Ms. Rivera is a member of the State Bar of Texas (including the Insurance Law and Litigation sections), Houston Bar Association, Mexican American Bar Association of Houston, and the Houston Association of Women Attorneys. She earned her B.A. degree from Stephen F. Austin State University and her J.D. degree from the University of Houston Law Center where she graduated in the top 15% of her class.

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Hon. Nicole Muñoz

Hon. Nicole Muñoz

Texas Civil District Court of Dallas County
Nicole Muñoz

is a judge with Dallas County Texas.

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Hon. Andrea Thompson

Hon. Andrea Thompson

416th District Court of Collin County
Andrea Thompson

is the Presiding Judge of the 416th District Court in Collin County.

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