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

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Texas CLE Approved 3 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 3 Total
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3 hours 15 minutes
With Hon. Lee Kathryn Shuchart from Harris County 61st Civil Court + 3 others

Thu, Nov 12, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM

Product ID 102461

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Overview

What Civil Court Judges Want Every Attorney to Know Featuring Distinguished Judges from Bexar, El Paso and Harris counties.


Panelists: Hon. Mary Lou Alvarez, Hon. M. Sue Kurita and Hon. Lee Kathryn Shuchart
Moderator: Andrew T. Fifield

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: 1:30 – 1:45

  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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Credit Status Total
Texas CLE Approved 3 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 3 Total
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  1. The Judges' View: Civil Litigation Do's and Don'ts

    Break: 1:30 – 1:45

    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

LS
Hon. Lee Kathryn
Shuchart
Harris County 61st Civil Court
MK
Hon. M. Sue
Kurita
El Paso County Court at Law #6
AF
Andrew T.
Fifield
Touchstone, Bernays, Johnston, Beall, Smith & Stollenwerck, L.L.P.
MA
Hon. Mary Lou
Alvarez
Bexar County 45th Civil District Court
Speaker bio
LS

Hon. Lee Kathryn Shuchart

Harris County 61st Civil Court
Lee Kathryn Shuchart

is a Harris County Civil Courthouse judge in the 61st Civil Court.

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MK

Hon. M. Sue Kurita

El Paso County Court at Law #6
M. Sue Kurita

is the Judge of the El Paso County Court at Law #6. She also is a professor at Park University, Ft. Bliss Campus. Judge Kurita is a member of the El Paso and Mexican American bar associations, State Bar of Texas, State Bar of New Mexico, Texas Bar Foundation and National Association of Women Judges. She earned her B.A. degree from the University of Texas at El Paso, her M.A. degree from Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri, and her J.D. degree from Texas Tech University School of Law.

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AF

Andrew T. Fifield

Touchstone, Bernays, Johnston, Beall, Smith & Stollenwerck, L.L.P.
Andrew Fifield

is a partner at Touchstone, Bernays, Johnston, Beall, Smith & Stollenwerck, L.L.P. He is board certified in personal injury trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Since 1989, Mr. Fifield has served as defense council for insurance litigation, mass torts, personal injury, premises liability, products liability and trucking industry liability. Mr. Fifield earned his B.A. degree at Wabash College and his J.D. degree at Southern Methodist University. He is a member of the Dallas and American bar associations, the State Bar of Texas, Texas Association of Defense Counsel, Dallas Association of Defense Counsel and Defense Research Institute, Inc.

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MA

Hon. Mary Lou Alvarez

Bexar County 45th Civil District Court
Mary Lou Alvarez

is running for re-election for judge of the Bexar County 45th Civil District Court. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Judge Alvarez advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.

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