Litigation & Appeals

8 Federal Court Traps That Cost Lawyers Cases

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Joseph Kravec
Ruairi McDonnell
With Joseph N. Kravec Jr. from Feinstein Doyle Payne & Kravec, LLC + 1 other
Coming Soon! OnDemand recording will be available on August 19, 2026.
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Overview

Avoid the Blind Spots That Undermine Federal Advocacy

Federal court can feel like a minefield even for experienced litigators. This fast‑paced session breaks down the eight traps that most often derail attorneys in federal practice - from jurisdictional missteps to briefing failures - and shows you how to avoid them with confidence. You'll walk away with practical strategies, sharper instincts, and a clearer understanding of what federal judges expect. Register today!

  • Draft complaints that survive Twombly/Iqbal, with facts that meet modern plausibility standards.
  • Preserve critical defenses by navigating Rule 12(b)'s strict waiver rules.
  • Run discovery the federal way, with proportionality, precision, and airtight Rule 26 compliance.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Misunderstanding Federal Jurisdiction
  2. The Twombly/Iqbal Plausibility Pitfall
  3. Rule 12(b) "Use it or Lose it" Waivers
  4. Motions: Ignoring Local Rules, Standing Orders, and Chambers Practices
  5. Mishandling the Rule 16 Scheduling Order
  6. Treating Federal Discovery Like State Court Discovery
  7. Summary Judgment Traps
  8. Writing Briefs That Judges Can't - or Won't - Read

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California MCLE Paralegal Approved 1.5 Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 1.5 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 1.5 Total
California CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 2 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Florida CLE Approved 2 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Kansas CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Maine CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 1.8 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1.5 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 1.8 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New York CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 2 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1.5 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Texas CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Utah CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Washington CLE Approved 0 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 1.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 1.8 Total
Wyoming CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 1.5 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 2 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 1.5 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 1.5 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 1.5 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 1.5 Total
NFPA Approved 0 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 1.5 Total
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  1. 8 Federal Court Traps That Cost Lawyers Cases

    1. Misunderstanding Federal Jurisdiction
    2. The Twombly/Iqbal Plausibility Pitfall
    3. Rule 12(b) "Use it or Lose it" Waivers
    4. Motions: Ignoring Local Rules, Standing Orders, and Chambers Practices
    5. Mishandling the Rule 16 Scheduling Order
    6. Treating Federal Discovery Like State Court Discovery
    7. Summary Judgment Traps
    8. Writing Briefs That Judges Can't - or Won't - Read

Who Should Attend

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

Speakers

Joseph N Kravec Jr.
Joseph N.
Kravec, Jr.
Feinstein Doyle Payne & Kravec, LLC
Ruairi McDonnell
Ruairi
McDonnell
Feinstein Doyle Payne Kravec, LLC
Speaker bio
Joseph N Kravec Jr.

Joseph N. Kravec, Jr.

Feinstein Doyle Payne & Kravec, LLC
Joseph Kravec

is a partner at Feinstein Doyle Payne & Kravec, LLC, where he focuses his practice on complex class action litigation representing insureds, borrowers, consumers, investors, employees, and retirees in nationwide and multi-state matters. Mr. Kravec has more than 30 years of experience serving as lead or co-lead counsel in numerous class actions across federal and state courts throughout the United States and has helped recover nearly $3 billion in benefits for millions of class members from major corporations, including insurance companies and financial institutions. He has earned an "AV Preeminent" peer review rating and has been recognized among The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, reflecting his high level of legal ability, ethical standards, and leadership in civil plaintiff litigation. Courts have consistently acknowledged his significant experience, diligence, and effectiveness in managing complex litigation, including high-stakes, multi-year class actions involving extensive motion practice and settlement negotiations. Mr. Kravec is actively involved in the legal community and has contributed as a speaker, moderator, and author on topics related to class action and insurance litigation. Mr. Kravec is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New York, as well as before multiple United States District Courts, United States Courts of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh and his law degree from Duquesne University School of Law. 

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Ruairi McDonnell

Ruairi McDonnell

Feinstein Doyle Payne Kravec, LLC
Ruairi McDonnell

is a Partner with Feinstein Doyle Payne & Kravec, LLC who practices in ERISA and employee benefits, labor and employment, and class action cases. He practices in the firms class action litigation group since 2014. Mr. McDonnell earned his J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He served as a Research Editor on the University's Law Review, where he published the Note The Vice of Prudence: Judicial Abstention and the Case of Al-Aulaqi v. Obama. Mr. McDonnell recently co-authored The Constitutional Limitations of Public Employee Pension Legislation, Revisited, The Public Lawyer, Summer 2017 (with William T. Payne, Esq. and Joel R. Hurt, Esq.) He is admitted to practice law before the courts of Pennsylvania, the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, and the Third, Sixth, and Ninth Circuit Courts of Appeals.

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