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

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Arkansas CLE Approved 3 Total
Texas CLE Approved 3 Total
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2 hours 53 minutes
John Threet
Edwin McClure
Christopher Morledge
Beth Storey Bryan
Christine Horwart
With Hon. John Threet from Fourth Judicial Circuit Court + 4 others
Recorded May 14, 2026.
Product ID 102239

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Overview

What Civil Court Judges Want Every Attorney to Know Featuring Distinguished Judges from the First, Fourth and 19th West Judicial Circuit Courts of Arkansas.

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: 2:30-2:45
Panelists: Hon. John Threet, Hon. Christopher W. Morledge, Hon. Beth Storey Bryan and Hon. Christine Horwart 
Moderator: Edwin N. McClure

  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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Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 3 Total
Texas CLE Approved 3 Total
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  1. The Judges' View: Civil Litigation Do's and Don'ts

    Break: 2:30-2:45
    Panelists: Hon. John Threet, Hon. Christopher W. Morledge, Hon. Beth Storey Bryan and Hon. Christine Horwart 
    Moderator: Edwin N. McClure

    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. John Threet
Hon. John
Threet
Fourth Judicial Circuit Court
Edwin N McClure
Edwin N.
McClure
Matthews, Campbell, Rhoads, McClure & Thompson, P.A.
Hon. Christopher W Morledge
Hon. Christopher W.
Morledge
First Judicial Circuit Court
Hon. Beth Storey Bryan
Hon. Beth Storey
Bryan
Fourth Judicial Circuit Court
Hon. Christine Horwart
Hon. Christine
Horwart
19th West Judicial Circuit Court
Speaker bio
Hon. John Threet

Hon. John Threet

Fourth Judicial Circuit Court
John Threet

is a Circuit Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial Circuit in Madison and Washington counties.

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Edwin N McClure

Edwin N. McClure

Matthews, Campbell, Rhoads, McClure & Thompson, P.A.
Edwin McClure

is the managing partner in the Arkansas law firm of Matthews, Campbell, Rhoads, McClure & Thompson, P.A., where he practices in the areas of divorce, guardianships, child custody, probate, estate planning, criminal, real estate, landlord tenant, and evictions law. Mr. McClure has spoken extensively on topics related to his areas of practice. He is a member of the Benton County and American bar associations. Mr. McClure is admitted to the Arkansas and New York State bar associations, and The Missouri Bar. He earned his B.A. degree from Simpson College and his J.D. degree from the University of Arkansas School of Law.

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Hon. Christopher W Morledge

Hon. Christopher W. Morledge

First Judicial Circuit Court
Christopher Morledge

is a judge at the Judicial Circuit Court of Arkansas, Division 3.

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Hon. Beth Storey Bryan

Hon. Beth Storey Bryan

Fourth Judicial Circuit Court
Beth Storey Bryan

is a Circuit Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial Circuit in Madison and Washington counties.

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Hon. Christine Horwart

Hon. Christine Horwart

19th West Judicial Circuit Court
Christine Horwart

is a judge at 19th West Judicial Circuit Court in Arkansas.

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