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Georgia Civil Court Judges Discuss Trial Practice

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Alabama CLE Approved 3 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
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3 hours 15 minutes
Rachel Krause
Wesley Tailor
Alice Benton
J. Bertram Levy
With Hon. Rachel Krause from Fulton County Superior Court + 3 others

Fri, Nov 20, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM

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Overview

Their Pet Peeves and Preferences Featuring Distinguished Judges from Fulton County State and Superior Court.

Panelists: Hon. Alice Benton, Hon. Rachel Krause and Hon. Wesley B. Tailor
Moderator: J. Bertram Levy

 

Hearing what acting judges prefer to see in their courtrooms to make the gears of justice move more smoothly is invaluable to every attorney: veteran and novice alike. This unique forum offers a candid discussion between current state civil court judges on what they see in their practice, what works, and what they'd prefer attorneys avoid. Build your credibility - register today!

  • Walk through the key steps of the litigation process with commentary from the sitting judges.
  • Determine what cooperation between opposing counsel realistically means to judges.
  • Get guidance on clearly communicating your position in writing and at hearings.
  • Find new efficiencies in court technology and remote hearings: hear what works and what slows things down needlessly.
  • Give the decision makers everything they need to make the ruling.

Abbreviated Agenda

Georgia Civil Court Judges Discuss Trial Practice

Break: 10:30 – 10:45

  1. Judges' Expectations for Written Submissions: Motions, Memos, Pleadings, Briefs
  2. Scheduling Hearings and Ex Parte Communications
  3. Discovery Matters and Opposing Counsel Cooperation
  4. Court Technology and Remote Hearings
  5. Voir Dire, Jury Selection, and Juror Communication
  6. Trial Arguments, Oral Advocacy, Court Etiquette
  7. Witness Examination Dos and Don'ts
  8. Evidence and Objections

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Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alabama CLE Approved 3 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
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  1. Georgia Civil Court Judges Discuss Trial Practice

    Break: 10:30 – 10:45

    1. Judges' Expectations for Written Submissions: Motions, Memos, Pleadings, Briefs
    2. Scheduling Hearings and Ex Parte Communications
    3. Discovery Matters and Opposing Counsel Cooperation
    4. Court Technology and Remote Hearings
    5. Voir Dire, Jury Selection, and Juror Communication
    6. Trial Arguments, Oral Advocacy, Court Etiquette
    7. Witness Examination Dos and Don'ts
    8. Evidence and Objections

Who Should Attend

This intermediate level online seminar is designed for attorneys.

Speakers

Hon. Rachel Krause
Hon. Rachel
Krause
Fulton County Superior Court
Hon. Wesley B Tailor
Hon. Wesley B.
Tailor
Fulton County State Court
Hon. Alice Benton
Hon. Alice
Benton
Fulton County Superior Court
J. Bertram Levy
J. Bertram
Levy
Cohan & Levy
Speaker bio
Hon. Rachel Krause

Hon. Rachel Krause

Fulton County Superior Court
Rachel Krause

is a Fulton County Superior Court Judge.

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Hon. Wesley B Tailor

Hon. Wesley B. Tailor

Fulton County State Court
Wesley Tailor

is a Fulton County State Court Judge.

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Speaker bio
Hon. Alice Benton

Hon. Alice Benton

Fulton County Superior Court
Alice Benton

is a Fulton County Superior Court Judge.

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Speaker bio
J. Bertram Levy

J. Bertram Levy

Cohan & Levy
J. Bertram Levy

is a partner at Cohan & Levy. He has over thirty years of experience in representing national, regional, and local businesses and their owners in addition to other organizations and associations. He began his career at the Atlanta law firm of Johnson and Montgomery where he handled general civil litigation, minority shareholder disputes, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy reorganizations for real estate developers and appellate work. Through the firm's representation of a local government, he also litigated civil rights claims, land use and condemnation issues and conducted over 20 jury and bench trials of property tax challenges as lead attorney within the first three years of his practice. He then practiced with Louis Cohan at Weinstock & Scavo, P.C., before leaving to oversee all commercial litigation at Fine and Block where for fourteen years he helped businesses and business owners resolve ownership, management and contractual disputes, restrictive covenants, insurance coverage challenges, construction litigation, commercial and multifamily property management issues, and guided compliance with federal, state, and local laws affecting property management and development. He earned his A.B degree from University of Georgia and his J.D degree from University of Georgia School of Law.

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