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West Virginia Civil Trial Skills

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West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
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6 hours
Robert Kuenzel
Michael Dunham
Steven Vinick
Louis Cohan
With Robert B. Kuenzel from Kuenzel Law, PLLC + 3 others

Thu, Jun 25, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM

Product ID 101837

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Overview

Real-World Insights on Jury Selection, Evidence, Cross-Examination, and More!

Countless hours in building a solid case theme and supporting it with admissible evidence are about to crescendo in the all-or-nothing storytelling contest. Are you ready? In this online seminar, experienced trial attorneys will reveal their hard-won insights and show you how to deliver your side of the case to the decision-makers with clarity, persuasion, and force. Gain the edge with these tried-and-true trial skills - register today!

  • Prepare a trial notebook that provides all the documents and info you need at a moment's notice.
  • Learn how to flush out jurors' true biases and attitudes during voir dire.
  • Discover the recipe for opening statements that resonate with jurors.
  • Get practical pointers on introducing exhibits and responding to objections.
  • Refine your direct and cross-examination skills with tips from veteran trial attorneys.
  • Make the most of your last arguments before the jury head into deliberations.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Creating a Trial Notebook - Your Blueprint for Trial
  2. Evidence Presentation, Objections, and Admission
  3. The Secrets to a Powerful Opening Statement
  4. Direct Examination: Top 15 Tips in 30 Minutes
  5. Key Cross-Examination Strategies Every Lawyer Must Know
  6. Voir Dire and Jury Selection Tactics
  7. Closing Arguments and Jury Instructions
  8. Ethics for Trial Lawyers

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Product ID 101837

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Creating a Trial Notebook - Your Blueprint for Trial

    1. Countdown to Trial: What You Need to Do and When
    2. Traditional vs. Electronic Trial Notebooks
    3. What to Include, What to Exclude, and How to Organize
    4. Developing Key Sections of the Trial Binder
    5. Using the Notebook and Troubleshooting From the Courtroom
  2. Evidence Presentation, Objections, and Admission

    1. Rules and Procedures Governing the Introduction and Exclusion of Evidence
    2. Motions in Limine: The Trial Lawyer's Best Friend
    3. Using Documentary Evidence
    4. Spotlight on Email, Social Media, and Smartphone Evidence
    5. Lay and Expert Witness Testimony
    6. Demonstrative and Illustrative Evidence
    7. Hearsay and Other Objections: When to Use Them and How to Respond
  3. The Secrets to a Powerful Opening Statement

  4. Direct Examination: Top 15 Tips in 30 Minutes

  5. Key Cross-Examination Strategies Every Lawyer Must Know

    1. Preparing for the Cross-Examination
    2. Maintaining Control of the Witness and Direction of the Examination
    3. Cross-Examining Experts
    4. Tips for Cross-Examining Difficult and Special Witnesses
    5. Witness Impeachment Tactics
  6. Voir Dire and Jury Selection Tactics

    1. The Written and Unwritten Rules of Jury Selection
    2. Juror Questionnaires and Research Tips
    3. How Jurors Think: What You Need to Know
    4. Building Rapport and Getting Jurors Talking
    5. Asking the Right Questions the Right Way
    6. The Big DON'Ts of Voir Dire Questions
    7. Avoiding Socially Desirable Response Bias
    8. Jury Selection Strategy: Who to Strike and How
  7. Closing Arguments and Jury Instructions

    1. Dos and Don'ts of Closing Arguments
    2. Organizing Your Closing Arguments
    3. Effectively Using Evidence
    4. Rebutting Arguments and Addressing Bad Facts
    5. Practical Insights on Discussing Damages
    6. Concluding Your Closing
    7. Jury Instructions: Standard and Special
  8. Ethics for Trial Lawyers

    1. Ethical Duties Toward the Tribunal
    2. Ethics of Evidence
    3. Improper Arguments
    4. Communicating With Witnesses
    5. Ex Parte Communications
    6. Juror Investigation, Contact, Bias in Jury Selection, and Jury Tampering

Who Should Attend

This basic-to-intermediate level online seminar is designed for attorneys.

Speakers

Robert B Kuenzel
Robert B.
Kuenzel
Kuenzel Law, PLLC
Michael D Dunham
Michael D.
Dunham
Shuman McCuskey & Slicer, PLLC
Steven B Vinick
Steven B.
Vinick
Stein Sperling Bennett De Jong Driscoll, P.C.
Louis R Cohan
Louis R.
Cohan
Cohan & Levy
Speaker bio
Robert B Kuenzel

Robert B. Kuenzel

Kuenzel Law, PLLC
Robert Kuenzel

is the owner of the firm Kuenzel Law, PLLC in Chapmanville, West Virginia, where he represents clients in personal injury, wrongful death and mining accidents cases, as well as clients in various criminal matters in both state and federal courts. He is a member of The West Virginia State Bar; and is admitted to practice in West Virginia state courts, United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Kuenzel earned his B.S. degree in education from West Virginia University, his A.A.S. degree in police science and his M.S. degree in criminal justice from Marshall University, and his J.D. degree from the West Virginia University College of Law. Prior to attending law school, he was a West Virginia state trooper for nearly ten years; serving as a uniformed officer for five years and a plain clothes investigator for five years. In these roles, Mr. Kuenzel investigated serious motor vehicle crashes, as well as various felony level crimes such as murder, robbery and property crimes.

Speaker bio
Michael D Dunham

Michael D. Dunham

Shuman McCuskey & Slicer, PLLC
Michael Dunham

is an attorney in the law firm of Shuman McCuskey & Slicer, PLLC. He is a trial lawyer and experienced litigator. Mr. Dunham has defended cases involving personal injuries, discrimination, harassment, business interruption, product defects, construction defects, property damage, and oil and gas disputes, with a particular focus on shale gas operations. His practice also focuses on insurance coverage, agent errors and omissions, and professional liability. He has worked on defense cases and claims involving coverage issues, duties of an agent and insurer, and bad faith litigation. Mr. Dunham received his B.A. degree from West Virginia University and he was an Order of the Barristers graduate of the West Virginia College of Law. He is admitted to practice law in the State of West Virginia and Commonwealth of Virginia.

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., with over 20 years of experience in the fields of personal injury law, medical malpractice, criminal defense, and general civil litigation. Mr. Vinick is a frequent lecturer on numerous topics including civil litigation, automobile claims, depositions, evidence, Medicare and criminal defense. He speaks to many organizations such as the National Business Institute, the Maryland State Bar Association and The Federal Bar Association. Mr. Vinick 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. He is a member of the Bar Associations of Montgomery County, Maryland Montgomery County Bar Foundation (Bar Leader), Maryland State Bar Association (Vice Chair, Continuing Legal Education & Publications Committee), Prince George’s County Bar Association (President (2025-2026)-President – Elect (2024-2025)-Board of Directors-Executive Committee-Tort Law Committee Co-Chair-Treasurer), The Bar Association of the District of Columbia, Washington D.C. Trial Lawyers Association, Prince George’s County, Judicial Nominating Commission, Maryland Association for Justice and the American Association for Justice. Additionally, Mr. Vinick is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He is licensed to practice law in Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, U.S. District Court, District of Maryland, U.S. District Court, District of Columbia, U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Vinick has been honored and awarded the Best Lawyers (2019-2026), Maryland Super Lawyer (2012-2026) (Top 100 Attorney in Maryland (2022-2025)), Washington D.C. Super Lawyer (2012-2023) Bethesda Magazine (Top Attorney (2019, 2021, 2023, 2025)), and the Best Attorneys of America, Lifetime Member Maryland Association of Justice (Trial Lawyer of the Year (2011).

Speaker bio
Louis R Cohan

Louis R. Cohan

Cohan & Levy
Louis Cohan

founded Cohan Law Group, L.L.C., and has been a trial lawyer for more than 30 years. He has been recognized for his trial experience by admission into the American Board of Trial Advocates. Mr. Cohan has litigated more than $900 million in claims for his clients and recently secured a verdict in excess of $66 million in a fraud case. He has done work in breach of contract, fraud, injunctive relief, punitive damages, employment, trade secrets, real estate, construction and construction defects, and civil rights litigation. Mr. Cohan's practice is concentrated on business litigation and employment litigation, as well as civil litigation. He earned his B.S. degree from the University of Georgia and his J.D. degree from Emory School of Law. Mr. Cohan has served as chair of the Litigation Section, the largest section of the Atlanta Bar Association. He has also chaired the Small Firm Section of the Atlanta Bar Association. Mr. Cohan has served on the Board of Directors for the Atlanta Bar Association; and has chaired the Atlanta Bar Foundation, the charitable arm of the Atlanta Bar Association. He has received awards and recognition for his community and legal work. These awards include Super Lawyer, Legal Elite, Martindale-Hubbell's preeminent AV rating, American Board of Trial Advocates, America's Top 100 Attorneys, and the Celebrating Service Award. For many years, Mr. Cohan has chaired the Legal Run Around 5k road race, raising money for the children of injured and fallen Atlanta Police Department officers.

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