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

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Alabama CLE Approved 3 Total
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3 hours 15 minutes
Brandy Robertson
Tamara Harris Johnson
Marshell Jackson Hatcher
With Brandy L. Robertson from Singleton Schreiber + 2 others

Thu, Nov 12, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM

Product ID 102409

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Overview

What Civil Court Judges Want Every Attorney to Know Featuring Distinguished Judges from the Tenth Judicial Circuit Court of Alabama.

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. Tamara Harris Johnson and Hon. Marshell Jackson Hatcher
Moderator: Brandy L. Robertson

  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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Alabama CLE Approved 3 Total
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  1. The Judges' View: Civil Litigation Do's and Don'ts

    Break: 10:30 – 10:45
    Panelists: Hon. Tamara Harris Johnson and Hon. Marshell Jackson Hatcher
    Moderator: Brandy L. Robertson

    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

Brandy L Robertson
Brandy L.
Robertson
Singleton Schreiber
Hon. Tamara Harris Johnson
Hon. Tamara
Harris Johnson
Tenth Judicial Circuit Court of Alabama
Hon. Marshell Jackson Hatcher
Hon. Marshell Jackson
Hatcher
Tenth Judicial Circuit Court of Alabama
Speaker bio
Brandy L Robertson

Brandy L. Robertson

Singleton Schreiber
Brandy Robertson

is of counsel at Singleton Schreiber. Her practice areas include brain and spinal injury, insurance disputes, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse and neglect, personal injury and wrongful death, trucking and motor vehicle collisions, and civil sexual abuse cases. Ms. Robertson earned her A.A.S. degree from Gadsden State Community College, her B.S. degree from University of Alabama at Birmingham and her J.D. degree from Birmingham School of Law. She is a member of the American Association for Justice, Alabama Association for Justice, Birmingham Bar Association and Alabama State Bar. Ms. Robertson is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court, Northern and Middle districts of Alabama and the state of Alabama.

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Hon. Tamara Harris Johnson

Hon. Tamara Harris Johnson

Tenth Judicial Circuit Court of Alabama
Tamara Harris Johnson

is a Circuit Court Judge in the Tenth Judicial Circuit of the Alabama State Court.

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Hon. Marshell Jackson Hatcher

Hon. Marshell Jackson Hatcher

Tenth Judicial Circuit Court of Alabama
Marshell Jackson Hatcher

is a Circuit Court Judge in the Tenth Judicial Circuit of the Alabama State Court.

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