Litigation & Appeals

WV Specific

The West Virginia Evidence Playbook

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
OnDemand
5 hours 54 minutes
Anthony Sunseri
John Gianola
Steven Sorenson
With Anthony C. Sunseri from Burns White LLC + 2 others
Recorded March 19, 2026.
Product ID 101478

Buy This Course

Course Includes
$389

OnDemand Video

Course Book Download

or
Upgrade to Unlimited CLE and Get This Course
$129/month
All Inclusive CLE subscribers save an average of $3,000/year on CLE costs.

Overview

Make Your Case More Than Just a Story

A case without sufficient evidence is nothing more than an interesting story. You need to know the intricacies of West Virginia rules, customs and local court procedures if you want to keep opposing counsel from reducing your carefully crafted exhibits to rubble. This in-depth evidentiary playbook will equip you with the tools you need to build stronger cases with digital evidence, demonstratives, expert witnesses and more. Register today!

  • Gain a better understanding of West Virginia Rules of Evidence and their practical application.
  • Properly prepare social media, emails, and other digital evidence for maximum impact.
  • Get effective presentation tips for using demonstrative and documentary evidence.
  • Ensure you are utilizing essential criteria when you select experts to support your case.
  • Anticipate evidentiary objections so you can put them to rest when opposing counsel makes them.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. The Introduction and Exclusion of Evidence: Rules and Practical Applications
  2. Digital Evidence in West Virginia: How to Prepare and Introduce
  3. Building Stronger Cases With Demonstrative and Documentary Evidence
  4. Utilizing Expert Witnesses in West Virginia
  5. Objections: When to Make Them and How to Respond
  6. The Legal Ethics of Objections in West Virginia

Related Topics

Product ID 101478

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Select Jurisdiction
CLE

Agenda

All times are shown in

  1. The Introduction and Exclusion of Evidence: Rules and Practical Applications

    1. West Virginia Rules of Evidence: The High Points
    2. West Virginia Rules of Civil Procedure: The Essentials
    3. West Virginia Rules of Criminal Procedure: Key Takeaways
    4. Judicial Discretion
    5. Appeals and Review

  2. Digital Evidence in West Virginia: How to Prepare and Introduce

    1. Applying Rules of Evidence to Digital Media
    2. Social Media Posts: Case Precedents
    3. Text Messages and Emails: Hearsay and Relevance
    4. Cloud-Based Data and Digital Documents
    5. Videos, Audio Recordings, and Photographs
    6. Overcoming Common Digital Evidence Objections

  3. Building Stronger Cases With Demonstrative and Documentary Evidence

    1. Strategies for Introducing Evidence in West Virginia Courts
    2. Leveraging Documentary Evidence
    3. Utilizing Demonstrative Evidence
    4. Effective Evidence Presentation Tips

  4. Utilizing Expert Witnesses in West Virginia

    1. Selecting Effective Experts: Criteria and Strategies
    2. Preparation: Strengthening Expert Witness Impacts
    3. Proven Direct Examination Techniques
    4. Using Demonstratives to Reinforce Expert Testimony
    5. Handing Cross Examinations and Objections

  5. Objections: When to Make Them and How to Respond

    1. West Virginia Rules and Court Preferences
    2. Relevance and Materiality: When and How to Object
    3. Making Effective Hearsay Objections
    4. Anticipating Objections and Preemptively Addressing Them
    5. Objection Do's and Don'ts in West Virginia Courts

  6. The Legal Ethics of Objections in West Virginia

    1. Ethics of ESI
    2. Handling Prejudicial Evidence
    3. Candor With the Court
    4. Coaching Witnesses

Who Should Attend

This basic level online seminar is for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Anthony C Sunseri
Anthony C.
Sunseri
Burns White LLC
John F Gianola
John F.
Gianola
Lewis Gianola PLLC
Steven R Sorenson
Steven R.
Sorenson
von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Speaker bio
Anthony C Sunseri

Anthony C. Sunseri

Burns White LLC
Anthony Sunseri

is a partner with Burns White LLC, where he has been a litigator there for more two decades. He has been representing corporate entities, professionals, and individuals in a variety of matters with emphasis on health care law, employment litigation and professional liability matters. Mr. Sunseri is admitted to practice in both Pennsylvania and West Virginia. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Pennsylvania Bar Association, and the Defense Research Institute. Mr. Sunseri earned his B.S. degree from the University of Pittsburgh and J.D. degree from Duquesne University School of Law.

View full profile
Speaker bio
John F Gianola

John F. Gianola

Lewis Gianola PLLC
John Gianola

is a litigation attorney at Lewis Gianola PLLC in Morgantown, West Virginia, providing legal counsel and representation to clients for a range of issues and industries. In addition to his work in litigation and appeals, he assists clients with legal matters related to bankruptcy and restructuring, collections, and foreclosure. Mr. Gianola also serves as local counsel, providing valuable knowledge of the West Virginia judicial system to attorneys from other jurisdictions and those they represent. He earned his B.S. degree from West Virginia University and his J.D. degree from George Washington University Law School. Mr. Gianola is a member of The West Virginia State Bar, The West Virginia Bar Association and Monongalia County Bar Association. He is admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, U.S. District Court for the Northern and Southern districts of West Virginia, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern and Southern districts of West Virginia and the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.

View full profile
Speaker bio
Steven R Sorenson

Steven R. Sorenson

von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Steven Sorenson

is a shareholder with the law firm of von Briesen & Roper, s.c. He is a member of the American Bar Association Law Foundation, chairs the District Three Wisconsin Office of Lawyer Regulation Committee, and serves on the Ethics Committee of the American Bar Association's Legal Education Committee. Mr. Sorenson formerly served as secretary and president of the State Bar of Wisconsin. He is a former member of the House of Delegates of the American Bar Association, former president of both the National Conference of Bar Presidents and the Wisconsin Law Foundation Fellows, and a current member of the foundation's Board of Trustees. Mr. Sorenson presents lectures throughout the state of Wisconsin on various topics, ranging from real estate law to professional ethics. He earned his undergraduate degree from Luther College and his J.D. degree from Marquette University Law School. During that time, he also attended American University in Washington, D.C. to study national public policy. 

View full profile
Loading recommendations...

TOP FAQs

How do I access my courses?
Courses are available within your account. Simply login to your account and click on My Courses. If you require additional assistance please call our Customer Service Department at 800-930-6182.
Do you have options for attendees who are deaf or hard of hearing?
Closed captioning is available for all Live Webinars. After you've joined the event room, you can enable closed captioning by clicking the "cc" button in the lower right of the player.
What happens if my course is cancelled?
In the unlikely event that NBI cancels or reschedules an upcoming program, each registered attendee will be contacted via email by a representative of NBI. Outreach to attendees begins as soon as NBI is made aware that a program will not move forward at its originally scheduled date and time.
Are multiple attendee discounts available?
Yes, the more people you bring from your organization, the more you save. After the first registration, each additional attendee receives a special discount off of their total tuition.
When will the OnDemand be available and how long will I have access to the content?
The OnDemand Video will be available to stream within 7 days of live broadcast date. You will have access to the content for 6 months in your account. If you’re a subscriber, you’ll have access to your course recordings until 7 days after the expiration date of the subscription.
What is included with my course purchase?
When you enroll prior to the live event date you will receive access to the live-streaming webinar which will allow you to interact with faculty in real-time. With each course, you will receive access to the content via OnDemand Streaming and the Video Download. Course reference materials are included with each course purchase in a downloadable PDF format.
Will I receive a certificate of completion?
Yes, we'll email you a certificate of completion and store in your account for any future reporting needs.
Can multiple people watch courses and request credit?
While only paid registrants can receive continuing education credit for attending, there are no limitations to the number of viewers at each connection.

Have more questions? Please Contact Us