Litigation & Appeals

NE Specific

4.17

The Nebraska Attorneys Checklist Guide to Civil Litigation

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Iowa CLE Approved 5 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 5 Total
OnDemand
5 hours
Steven Vinick
Jason Bruno
With Steven B. Vinick from Stein Sperling Bennett De Jong Driscoll, P.C. + 1 other
This course was recorded from a Live In-Person event held in Omaha, NE on December 03, 2025
Product ID 101032

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Overview

Stay Organized, Manage Time Effectively, and Ensure That No Critical Steps Are Missed

Litigation is a game of precision - a single overlooked detail can be the tipping point between victory and defeat. From initial consultations to post-trial actions, every phase demands attention to detail, time management, and strategic planning. This practical seminar will walk you through essential phases of litigation with checklists, helping you ensure no step is missed and no deadline is overlooked. Don't miss this opportunity to get checklists that will help you organize, prioritize, and execute under pressure - register today!


This seminar is chock-full of checklists and pointers that will:

  • Guide you through crafting clear, effective pleadings while ensuring nothing critical is left out.
  • Streamline motion practice, guiding you through drafting, filing, and hearings with precision.
  • Simplify deposition preparation, making you fully equipped to effectively question witnesses.
  • Ensure comprehensive trial preparation, from trial notebooks to daily trial checklists.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Pre-Litigation and Pleadings: Action Items to Start Your Case Out Right
  2. Motion Mastery: Checklists From Drafting to Hearings
  3. Discovery and Evidence To-Dos: Leave Nothing Behind
  4. Trial Preparation Through Post-Trial Task Lists to Keep You on Point
  5. Everyday Legal Ethics

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Product ID 101032

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Iowa CLE Approved 5 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 5 Total
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CLE

Agenda

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  1. Pre-Litigation and Pleadings: Action Items to Start Your Case Out Right

    1. Checklists for Initial Consultation, Investigation, and Evaluation
    2. Complaint and Answer Checklists
    3. The Litigator's Ultimate Time Management Checklist
    4. Deadline Tracking
    5. Building a Timeline That Aligns Case Activities With Court Schedules

  2. Motion Mastery: Checklists From Drafting to Hearings

    1. Pre-Motion Preparation
    2. Checklist for Drafting and Filing Motions
    3. Opposition and Reply
    4. Hearing Preparation Checklist
    5. Post-Hearing Actions

  3. Discovery and Evidence To-Dos: Leave Nothing Behind

    1. Document Preservation Checklist
    2. Witness Lists and Task Lists
    3. Discovery Request and Response Checklists
    4. E-Discovery Checklist
    5. Deposition Checklists and Outlines
    6. Evidence Review and Analysis
    7. Exhibit Preparation for Trial
    8. Objections Cheat Sheet

  4. Trial Preparation Through Post-Trial Task Lists to Keep You on Point

    1. Trial Preparation Checklist
    2. Trial Logistics Checklist
    3. Creating Daily Trial Checklists
    4. Post-Trial Roadmap: Tying Up Loose Ends

  5. Everyday Legal Ethics

    1. Conflicts of Interest
    2. Confidentiality and Attorney-Client Privilege
    3. Zealous Representation vs. Professionalism
    4. Honesty to the Court

Who Should Attend

This basic level seminar for attorneys offers checklists from pre-litigation to post-trial, ensuring a step-by-step approach that prevents missed steps and keeps cases moving smoothly. Paralegals and litigation support teams will also benefit.

Speakers

Steven B Vinick
Steven B.
Vinick
Stein Sperling Bennett De Jong Driscoll, P.C.
Jason M Bruno
Jason M.
Bruno
Sherrets Bruno & Vogt, LLC
Speaker bio
Steven B Vinick

Steven B. Vinick

Stein Sperling Bennett De Jong Driscoll, P.C.
Steven Vinick

is of counsel with the law firm of Stein Sperling Bennett De Jong Driscoll, P.C., and practices in the areas of personal injury law, medical malpractice, criminal defense, and general civil litigation. He is licensed to practice law in Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Virginia. He is on the Board of Directors for the Montgomery County Bar Association, and he is the Treasurer of the Prince George's County Bar Association. He is also a member of the Maryland State Bar Association, the D.C. Trial Lawyers Association, and the Maryland Association of Justice. Mr. Vinick was the Maryland Association of Justice Trial Lawyer of the Year for 2011. He earned his B.A. degree, Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude, from the University of Maryland; and his J.D. degree, cum laude, from the University of Baltimore School of Law.

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Jason M Bruno

Jason M. Bruno

Sherrets Bruno & Vogt, LLC
Jason Bruno

is an attorney with the law firm of Sherrets Bruno & Vogt, LLC. He is an experienced multi-jurisdictional trial and appellate attorney with offices in Scottsdale and Omaha, focusing on business litigation, real estate litigation, construction litigation, legal malpractice and eminent domain. Mr. Bruno regularly fights for the rights of individuals, small business owners, and condemnees against insurance companies, banks, and the government. He has successfully represented two clients against the United States of America. Mr. Bruno has assisted clients in obtaining fair value for private property taken through eminent domain, including from the City of Dallas, Texas; the City of Omaha, Nebraska; Douglas County, Nebraska; Sarpy County, Nebraska; the University of Nebraska Board of Regents; the City of Blair, Nebraska; the Metropolitan Utilities District; and the State of Nebraska. He earned his B.A. degree, magna cum laude, at Saint Leo University, Saint Leo, Florida and his J.D. degree, cum laude, at Creighton University School of Law, Omaha, Nebraska.

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