Live In-Person

DE Specific

Litigation & Appeals

Live In-Person

Masters of Trial: Learn From Seasoned Delaware Litigators

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Virginia CLE Pending 6 Total
Wilmington, DE
6 hours
Steven Vinick
John Adams
Michael Kosar
Michael Notartomas
With Steven B. Vinick from Stein Sperling Bennett De Jong Driscoll, P.C. + 3 others

Wed, Nov 18, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM

Product ID 102463

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Overview

Decades of Courtroom Experience Condensed Into One Practical CLE Program

With the vanishing jury trial and new generations of inexperienced and courtroom-shy attorneys entering the arena, trial advocacy risks becoming a lost art. You have the power to prevent it. This seminar offers a unique opportunity to learn from a panel of masters of their craft. Benefit from their combined decades of experience in hard-earned lessons learned and strategies proven so you can enhance your own courtroom skills and carry on the legacy of the trial lawyer. Become a better advocate: for yourself, for clients, for the future and reputation of the legal profession. Register today!

  • Delve into the minds of jurors and discover how even veteran trial lawyers misgauge their decision-making.
  • Change the course of trial by asking the right voir dire questions and seating the right jurors.
  • Uncover simple yet powerful ways to elevate your opening statements.
  • Learn magic words and phrases for getting difficult exhibits and testimony admitted into evidence.
  • Power up your cross-examination skills and get practical strategies for coming face-to-face with experts.
  • Discover new and creative spins on old closing argument techniques.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. How Jurors Think: What Even Experienced Trial Lawyers Get Wrong
  2. Mastering Voir Dire and Jury Selection
  3. Rethinking Your Approaches to Opening Statements and Closing Arguments
  4. Direct Examination: Advanced Strategies for Preparation and Questioning
  5. Cross-Examination: Tackling Difficult Witnesses, With a Focus on Experts
  6. The Rules of Evidence: Creative Insights From Top Trial Lawyers
  7. Legal Ethics for Trial Lawyers

The Location

Wilmington, DE

Doubletree By Hilton Wilmington
4727 Concord Pike
Wilmington, DE, 19803
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Product ID 102463

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Virginia CLE Pending 6 Total
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CLE

Agenda

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  1. How Jurors Think: What Even Experienced Trial Lawyers Get Wrong

  2. Mastering Voir Dire and Jury Selection

  3. Rethinking Your Approaches to Opening Statements and Closing Arguments

  4. Direct Examination: Advanced Strategies for Preparation and Questioning

  5. Cross-Examination: Tackling Difficult Witnesses, With a Focus on Experts

  6. The Rules of Evidence: Creative Insights From Top Trial Lawyers

  7. Legal Ethics for Trial Lawyers

    1. Candor With the Court
    2. Witness Preparation and Coaching
    3. Improper Arguments
    4. Protecting Privileged and Confidential Information During Court Proceedings
    5. Ex Parte Communications
    6. Fairness, Impartiality, and Courtroom Decorum

Who Should Attend

This intermediate level in-person seminar is designed for attorneys who wish to carry on the art and legacy of the trial lawyer.

Speakers

Steven B Vinick
Steven B.
Vinick
Stein Sperling Bennett De Jong Driscoll, P.C.
John A Adams
John A.
Adams
John Adams Law Firm LLC
Michael A Kosar
Michael A.
Kosar
Post & Schell, P.C.
Michael J Notartomas
Michael J.
Notartomas
Post & Schell, P.C.
Speaker bio
Steven B Vinick

Steven B. Vinick

Stein Sperling Bennett De Jong Driscoll, P.C.
Steven Vinick

is of counsel with the law firm of Stein Sperling Bennett De Jong Driscoll, P.C., with over 20 years of experience in the fields of personal injury law, medical malpractice, criminal defense, and general civil litigation. Mr. Vinick is a frequent lecturer on numerous topics including civil litigation, automobile claims, depositions, evidence, Medicare and criminal defense. Mr. Vinick speaks to many organizations such as the National Business Institute, the Maryland State Bar Association and The Federal Bar Association. He earned his B.A. degree, Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude, from the University of Maryland; and his J.D. degree, cum laude, from the University of Baltimore School of Law. Mr. Vinick is a member of the Bar Associations of Montgomery County, Maryland Montgomery County Bar Foundation (Bar Leader), Maryland State Bar Association (vice chair, Continuing Legal Education & Publications Committee), Prince George's County Bar Association (president (2025-2026)-president-elect (2024-2025)-Board of Directors-Executive Committee-Tort Law Committee co-chair-treasurer), The Bar Association of the District of Columbia, Washington D.C. Trial Lawyers Association, Prince George's County, Judicial Nominating Commission, Maryland Association for Justice and the American Association for Justice. Additionally, he is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Mr. Vinick is licensed to practice law in Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, U.S. District Court, District of Maryland, U.S. District Court, District of Columbia, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court. He has been honored and awarded the Best Lawyers (2019-2026), Maryland Super Lawyer (2012-2026) (Top 100 Attorney in Maryland (2022-2025)), Washington D.C. Super Lawyer (2012-2023) Bethesda Magazine (Top Attorney (2019, 2021, 2023, 2025)), and the Best Attorneys of America, Lifetime Member Maryland Association of Justice (Trial Lawyer of the Year (2011).

Speaker bio
John A Adams

John A. Adams

John Adams Law Firm LLC
John Adams

is the founder of the John Adams Law Firm LLC. He concentrates his practice representing New Jersey and Pennsylvania businesses, employer associations and construction contractors in labor law, employment law, construction law, corporate/business law, and litigation before federal and state courts; as well as various federal and state agencies such as OSHA, MSHA, DOT, EEOC, PHRC, NJDCR, and DOL. Mr. Adams is a member of the bar of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, the state bars of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and numerous federal district courts. He was the primary author of the 2006 Pennsylvania Mechanics' Lien Law Amendments, which substantially changed and modernized the Pennsylvania Mechanics' Lien Law. Mr. Adams earned his B.S. degree from the United States Military Academy West Point and his J.D. degree from the University of Notre Dame Law School.

Speaker bio
Michael A Kosar

Michael A. Kosar

Post & Schell, P.C.
Michael Kosar

is a principal in Post & Schell, P.C.'s Casualty Litigation Department. In his practice, he counsels and defends clients in construction defect, environmental exposure and contamination, workplace accidents, and Dram Shop/liquor liability claims involving high exposure bodily injury and property loss. Mr. Kosar is an experienced litigator who has committed over two decades to defending clients, including real estate developers, general contractors, subcontractors, fuel suppliers, retail merchants, and bars and restaurants, in arbitration, mediation, and at trial. His practice includes defending fuel suppliers and other merchants in third party property damage claims, class actions, and subrogation matters. Mr. Kosar also defends bars and restaurants in Dram Shop/liquor liability claims and acts as monitoring counsel for such claims on behalf of establishments excess insurance carriers. He has argued before and been affirmed by the New Jersey Appellate Division and was asked to appear Amicus Curiae on behalf of the New Jersey Fuel Merchants Association. A frequent speaker on the issues and challenges facing his clients, he has presented seminars on litigation strategy, trial preparation, insurance policy and contract interpretation, liability claims evaluation, and defense and indemnification evaluation. Mr. Kosar earned his J.D. degree at Widener University School of Law and is admitted to practice in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Speaker bio
Michael J Notartomas

Michael J. Notartomas

Post & Schell, P.C.
Michael Notartomas

is principal at Post & Schell, P.C. in the firm's Casualty Litigation Department. He counsels and defends clients in claims involving premises liability, commercial transportation liability, workplace accidents, products liability, construction defect, and Dram Shop/liquor liability. Mr. Notartomas' clients include companies in the construction, commercial transportation, hospitality, insurance, manufacturing, real estate, and retail industries, among others. He has two decades of experience successfully defending clients in arbitration, mediation, and at trial. Mr. Notartomas manages all phases of litigation, including initial investigation, pre-complaint resolution, discovery, motions practice, depositions, expert litigation, and trial. A frequent speaker, he has presented seminars and CLEs on litigation strategy, expert discovery, insurance coverage, and contract interpretation, among other topics. Mr. Notartomas earned his B.A. degree from University of Scranton and his J.D. degree from New York Law School.

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