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

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Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
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3 hours 15 minutes
Thomas McClure
John Anderson
Michael Aprahamian
Eugene Gasiorkiewicz
With Thomas J. McClure from McClure Law Offices + 3 others

Fri, Dec 11, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM

Product ID 102525

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Overview

What Civil Court Judges Want Every Attorney to Know Featuring Distinguished Judges from Waukesha, Bayfield and Racine Counties.

Panelists: Hon. John P. Anderson, Hon. Michael J. Aprahamian and Hon. Eugene A. Gasiorkiewicz
Moderator: Thomas J. McClure

 

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

  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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Product ID 102525

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Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
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  1. The Judges' View: Civil Litigation Do's and Don'ts

    Break: 10:30 – 10:45

    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

Thomas J McClure
Thomas J.
McClure
McClure Law Offices
Hon. John P Anderson
Hon. John P.
Anderson
Bayfield County
Hon. Michael J Aprahamian
Hon. Michael J.
Aprahamian
Waukesha County Circuit Court
Hon. Eugene A Gasiorkiewicz
Hon. Eugene A.
Gasiorkiewicz
Racine County Circuit Court
Speaker bio
Thomas J McClure

Thomas J. McClure

McClure Law Offices
Thomas McClure

, of McClure Law Offices, has a general practice serving individuals, families and small businesses. Early in his career, he gained valuable experience at the Milwaukee City Attorney's Office and Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office, and then in private practice with an "A" rated Milwaukee litigation firm. A trial attorney by training with numerous civil and criminal jury trials in his career, Mr. McClure brings a wealth of experience to his clients at the local, state and national levels in civil, criminal, administrative, and appellate law. He is licensed to practice in all Wisconsin courts, Federal Western and Eastern district courts in Wisconsin, Federal Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago and the United States Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. Mr. McClure earned his B.A. degree from St. Norbert College and his J.D. degree from Marquette University Law School.

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Hon. John P Anderson

Hon. John P. Anderson

Bayfield County
John Anderson

is a Wisconsin Circuit Court Judge for Bayfield County and the Chief Judge of the state's 10th Judicial Administrative District. He has served on the bench since 2003 and holds leadership roles in state-tribal justice and judicial education.

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Hon. Michael J Aprahamian

Hon. Michael J. Aprahamian

Waukesha County Circuit Court
Michael Aprahamian

is a Waukesha County Circuit Court Judge.

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Hon. Eugene A Gasiorkiewicz

Hon. Eugene A. Gasiorkiewicz

Racine County Circuit Court
Eugene Gasiorkiewicz

is a Racine County Circuit Court Judge.

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