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The Judges' View: Arizona Civil Litigation Dos and Don'ts

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Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
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2 hours 55 minutes
David McDowell
Dewain Fox
Brian Snyder
John Blanchard
Lindsey Coates
Scott Blaney
With Hon. David McDowell from Maricopa County Superior Court of Arizona + 5 others
Recorded May 22, 2026.
Product ID 102204

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Overview

What Civil Court Judges Want Every Attorney to Know Featuring Distinguished Judges from Maricopa County Superior Court.

Knowing what the court expects will help you pilot your case without detrimental bumps and hiccups. That's why we've asked local civil court judges to share their insights on common procedural, evidentiary, and advocacy challenges. Don't miss this opportunity to ask questions, get answers, and hear what issues other attorneys are encountering. Register today!

  • Identify unacceptable litigation tactics that cross the line.
  • Learn when attorneys need to resolve issues on their own.
  • Clarify the rules of evidence as they're applied in specific situations.
  • Prevent procedural mistakes in discovery, pre-trial conferences and trial presentation.

Abbreviated Agenda

The Judges' View: Civil Litigation Do's and Don'ts

Break: 10:30 – 10:45
Panelists: Hon. John Blanchard, Hon. Scott Blaney, Lindsey Coates, Hon. Dewain D. Fox, and Hon. David McDowell
Moderator: Brian Snyder 

  1. Navigating the Local Civil Court Procedure: Concrete Rules and Unwritten Etiquette
  2. Initial Pleadings, Filing Suggestions, Common Motions Mistakes
  3. Case Management and Scheduling: Personal Preferences and Pet Peeves
  4. Summary Judgment Motions and Hearings
  5. Judges' View of Discovery
  6. Pre-Trial Briefs and Litigation Techniques That Facilitate Case Resolution
  7. Expert Use and Evidence: What Judges Focus on When Making Decisions
  8. Seeking the Judge's Guidance Outside of Scheduled Conferences
  9. Jury Selection and Juror Requests - What is Appropriate?
  10. Trial Presentation Do's and Don'ts

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Product ID 102204

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
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Agenda

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  1. The Judges' View: Civil Litigation Do's and Don'ts

    Break: 10:30 – 10:45
    Panelists: Hon. John Blanchard, Hon. Scott Blaney, Lindsey Coates, Hon. Dewain D. Fox, and Hon. David McDowell
    Moderator: Brian Snyder 

    1. Navigating the Local Civil Court Procedure: Concrete Rules and Unwritten Etiquette
    2. Initial Pleadings, Filing Suggestions, Common Motions Mistakes
    3. Case Management and Scheduling: Personal Preferences and Pet Peeves
    4. Summary Judgment Motions and Hearings
    5. Judges' View of Discovery
    6. Pre-Trial Briefs and Litigation Techniques That Facilitate Case Resolution
    7. Expert Use and Evidence: What Judges Focus on When Making Decisions
    8. Seeking the Judge's Guidance Outside of Scheduled Conferences
    9. Jury Selection and Juror Requests - What is Appropriate?
    10. Trial Presentation Do's and Don'ts

Who Should Attend

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

Speakers

Hon. David McDowell
Hon. David
McDowell
Maricopa County Superior Court of Arizona
Hon. Dewain D Fox
Hon. Dewain D.
Fox
Maricopa County Superior Court of Arizona
Brian Snyder
Brian
Snyder
Snyder & Wenner, P.C.
Hon. John L Blanchard
Hon. John L.
Blanchard
Maricopa County Superior Court of Arizona
Hon. Lindsey G Coates
Hon. Lindsey G.
Coates
Maricopa County Superior Court of Arizona
Hon. Scott Blaney
Hon. Scott
Blaney
Maricopa County Superior Court of Arizona
Speaker bio
Hon. David McDowell

Hon. David McDowell

Maricopa County Superior Court of Arizona
David McDowell

is a Superior Court Judge in the Maricopa County Superior Court of Arizona.

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Hon. Dewain D Fox

Hon. Dewain D. Fox

Maricopa County Superior Court of Arizona
Dewain Fox

is a Superior Court Judge in the Maricopa County Superior Court of Arizona.

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Brian Snyder

Brian Snyder

Snyder & Wenner, P.C.
Brian Snyder

is a past president of the Arizona Association for Justice, and has been named one of the top medical malpractice and birth injury trial lawyers in Arizona. He was honored with the 2023-2024 Trial Lawyer of the Year award by the Arizona Association for Justice, and was also named as the 2024 and 2025 Medical Malpractice Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers. Named a Super Lawyer and Best Lawyer in the plaintiff medical malpractice and personal injury arena, Mr. Snyder has been featured in interviews on numerous tv and radio stations. As a partner with Snyder & Wenner, he focuses his practice on medical malpractice and birth injury cases, as well as wrongful death or catastrophic injury personal injury cases. Mr. Snyder’s work in these areas led to the largest medical malpractice verdict in the history of Arizona, the largest verdict ever in Arizona against the VA, and the largest verdict of any kind in Arizona in 2017.

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Hon. John L Blanchard

Hon. John L. Blanchard

Maricopa County Superior Court of Arizona
John Blanchard

is a Superior Court Judge in the Maricopa County Superior Court of Arizona.

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Hon. Lindsey G Coates

Hon. Lindsey G. Coates

Maricopa County Superior Court of Arizona
Lindsey Coates

is a Court Commissioner in the Maricopa County Superior Court of Arizona.

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Hon. Scott Blaney

Hon. Scott Blaney

Maricopa County Superior Court of Arizona
Scott Blaney

is a Superior Court Judge in the Maricopa County Superior Court of Arizona.

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