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Civil Litigation: 7 Things I Wish I Knew Sooner

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5 hours 52 minutes
Kevin Knight
Kathleen Erickson
Steven Cohen
William Delaney
Marc Dobin
With Kevin T. Knight from DSK Law + 4 others
Recorded May 12, 2026.
Product ID 101921

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Overview

Avoid Errors, Uncover Shortcuts, and Navigate Litigation Smarter From the Start

Litigation is fast-paced, high-stakes, and full of unwritten rules. This practical, no-nonsense program gives newer attorneys the tools they need to avoid common pitfalls, manage difficult personalities, and build strong professional habits early. Through candid insights from seasoned litigators - plus templates, checklists, and AI-assisted workflows - you'll learn how to work smarter, communicate clearly, and avoid the mistakes that cost time, trust, and money. Find out what other litigation attorneys wish they knew sooner - register today!

  • Get an example-filled review of the most common mistakes junior litigators make.
  • Save hours and eliminate uncertainty with sample templates and checklists.
  • Learn how today's attorneys can use AI wisely without skipping foundational skill-building.
  • Hear real-world advice for managing unreasonable clients, overly aggressive adversaries, and tough judges.
  • Build organizational and productivity habits that help alleviate stress in a high-pressure practice.
  • Delve into the expectations, norms, and subtleties of litigation that law school doesn't teach you.

*Any mention of specific products in this program is intended as part of a general overview and does not constitute NBI's endorsement or recommendation of any specific product or provider. This program is not sponsored by any technology or electronics provider.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Top 30 Mistakes Newer Litigation Attorneys Make
  2. Research and Practice Tools I Wish I'd Known Sooner (With Web Links)
  3. The Unwritten Rules of Litigation Practice: Lessons From Senior Lawyers
  4. How to Deal With Difficult Clients, Opposing Counsel, and Judges
  5. Personal Productivity Pointers and Tips for Getting Organized
  6. Templates and Checklists That Would Have Made My Life Easier
  7. If AI Had Existed When I Was a First-Year...

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Product ID 101921

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Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 6 Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 6 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Rhode Island CLE Approved 6 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 6 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 6 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 6 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 6 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 6 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 6 Total
NFPA Approved 0 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 6 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Top 30 Mistakes Newer Litigation Attorneys Make

  2. Research and Practice Tools I Wish I'd Known Sooner (With Web Links)

  3. The Unwritten Rules of Litigation Practice: Lessons From Senior Lawyers

  4. How to Deal With Difficult Clients, Opposing Counsel, and Judges

  5. Personal Productivity Pointers and Tips for Getting Organized

  6. Templates and Checklists That Would Have Made My Life Easier

  7. If AI Had Existed When I Was a First-Year...

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Kevin T Knight
Kevin T.
Knight
DSK Law
Kathleen M Erickson
Kathleen M.
Erickson
O'Neill McFadden & Willett
Steven M Cohen
Steven M.
Cohen
Tiveron Law PLLC
William J Delaney
William J.
Delaney
Lonardo Forte & Trudeau LLP
Marc S Dobin
Marc S.
Dobin
DobinLaw, P.S.
Speaker bio
Kevin T Knight

Kevin T. Knight

DSK Law
Kevin Knight

is a partner in the law offices of DSK Law. He is board-certified as a trial lawyer by both The Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Over the course of his practice, Mr. Knight has generally focused on personal injury litigation. He earned his B.S.B.A. degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Central Florida and his J.D. degree from Stetson University College of Law.

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Kathleen M Erickson

Kathleen M. Erickson

O'Neill McFadden & Willett
Kathleen Erickson

is a partner with the law firm of O'Neill McFadden & Willett. She focuses her practice on a wide range of civil litigation defense and has extensive experience handling medical malpractice and healthcare defense matters. Ms. Erickson works with her clients through all phases of litigation, including investigation, motion practice, written and oral discovery, and trial. She represents hospitals and individual health care providers before medical review panels, in court and on appeal. Ms. Erickson earned her B.A. degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and her J.D. degree from Valparaiso University School of Law. She is a member of the Lake County Indiana Bar Association.

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Steven M Cohen

Steven M. Cohen

Tiveron Law PLLC
Steven Cohen

is Litigation Chair at Tiveron Law PLLC. He has successfully tried civil and criminal cases for over 35 years in both State and Federal Courts. In addition to corporate and individual litigation clients, Mr. Cohen regularly both represents and sues local, state, and federal law enforcement officers from numerous agencies, in civil, criminal, and administrative proceedings. Admitted to practice in the states of New York and Pennsylvania, he has been admitted pro hac vice to conduct trials in many other state and federal jurisdictions. Mr. Cohen is often brought in as special trial counsel by other law firms in civil rights and complex litigation cases. He has appeared, and his cases have been featured on local and national media, including Good Morning America, Dateline NBC, 24 Hours, CNN, Dr. Drew, Neil Cavuto, and Geraldo Rivera. In addition, Mr. Cohen's cases have been featured in the New York Law Journal, National Law Journal, Buffalo Law Journal, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and Associated Press outlets. He is independent ethics counsel to the New York Judiciary.  He earned his B.A. degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook and his J.D. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo Law School.

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William J Delaney

William J. Delaney

Lonardo Forte & Trudeau LLP
William Delaney

is a member of Lonardo Forte & Trudeau LLP. He is a lifetime fellow of the Rhode Island Bar Foundation, as well as a fellow of the American Bar Association. Mr. Delaney is a member of the Rhode Island Supreme Court's MCLE Committee and the Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York State, Pennsylvania and Connecticut bar associations. He earned his A.B. degree from the University of Notre Dame; his M.B.A. degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; his J.D. degree from Albany Law School of Union University; and his LL.M. degree from the Morin Center, Boston University School of Law.

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Marc S Dobin

Marc S. Dobin

DobinLaw, P.S.
Marc Dobin

is the founder of DobinLaw, P.S. in Kirkland, Washington (formerly known as DobinLaw, P.A. in Port St. Lucie, Florida). He practices in the areas of securities litigation, securities arbitration, consumer rights, arbitration, mediation and labor and employment. Mr. Dobin is a member of the King County Bar Association, Washington State Bar Association and The Florida Bar. He is admitted in the states of Washington and Florida, as well as the Southern and Middle districts of Florida and Western District of Washington. Mr. Dobin is an arbitrator and mediator for FINRA Dispute Resolution, Inc. and is on the Commercial and Consumer Panels of the American Arbitration Association. He is a former trustee for the Town of Jupiter Police Officers' Pension Plan. Mr. Dobin was designated as a Super Lawyer in Florida in the area of securities arbitration from 2021-2024. He earned his B.A. degree from Franklin and Marshall College and his J.D. degree from New York Law School.

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