Litigation & Appeals

OK Specific

How to Lay a Foundation to Get Your Evidence Introduced in Oklahoma

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
OnDemand
5 hours 58 minutes
A. Craig Abrahamson
K. Nikki Kirkpatrick
David Keesling
With A. Craig Abrahamson from A. Craig Abrahamson Attorney at Law + 2 others
Recorded December 02, 2024.
Product ID 99303

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Overview

Social Media, Texts, Business Records, Expert Witness Testimony, and More

You can't get your evidence admitted without establishing the proper evidentiary foundations. In this practical online seminar, faculty will teach you how to lay a foundation for different types of evidence and avoid being tripped up by objections opposing counsel will throw your way. Navigate the rules of evidence with confidence - register today!

  • Pick up preparation pointers that will help you avoid troubles at trial.
  • Learn how to authenticate social media posts, texts, emails, and other electronic evidence.
  • Find out how to establish a proper foundation for medical records, business records, and more.
  • See how to get your expert's testimony in - and keep theirs out.
  • Hear how to best introduce physical evidence at trial.
  • Convince the court that you've satisfied the fairness requirement for demonstrative evidence.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Essentials of Laying a Foundation
  2. Establishing Foundations for Business Records and Other Documentary Evidence
  3. Laying a Foundation for Expert Witness Testimony
  4. Demonstrative and Illustrative Evidence: Satisfying the Foundation Requirements
  5. How to Authenticate Social Media Posts, Texts, Emails, and More
  6. Introducing Physical Evidence at Trial
  7. Applying Ethics Rules to Evidence

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Product ID 99303

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
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CLE

Agenda

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  1. Essentials of Laying a Foundation

    1. Procedures for Introducing Exhibits at Trial
    2. Authenticity, Reliability, and Relevance
    3. Foundation Requirements for Real, Illustrative, Demonstrative, and Documentary Evidence
    4. How to Handle Evidentiary Objections
    5. Preparing Evidence and Planning for Admissibility Issues Before Trial
    6. Issuing Trial Subpoenas to Witnesses

  2. Establishing Foundations for Business Records and Other Documentary Evidence

    1. Business Records
    2. Photographs
    3. Models, Maps, Diagrams
    4. Video Recordings
    5. Letters, Writings, and Contracts
    6. Medical Records, X-Rays, and Bills
    7. Establishing Foundations for Other Documentary Evidence
    8. Satisfying the Best Evidence Rule

  3. Laying a Foundation for Expert Witness Testimony

    1. Establishing Competency and Qualifications
    2. Verifying an Expert's Methodologies
    3. Motions in Limine: Bringing or Defending Against
    4. At the Hearing
    5. Case Law Review

  4. Demonstrative and Illustrative Evidence: Satisfying the Foundation Requirements

    1. Establishing Relevancy
    2. Battleground for Demonstrative Evidence: Satisfying the Fairness Requirement
    3. PowerPoints
    4. Computer Simulations and Recreations
    5. Handling Numerical Data, Charts, and Graphs
    6. Models, Maps, Diagrams
    7. Photographs and Videos
    8. Case Law Review

  5. How to Authenticate Social Media Posts, Texts, Emails, and More

    1. How to Collect to Ensure Admission Later On
    2. Authenticating Emails
    3. How to Lay a Foundation for Facebook, YouTube Videos, Other Internet Records
    4. Digital Photographs
    5. Authenticating Texts and Other Smartphone Evidence
    6. Real-World Demonstrations
    7. How to Overcome Hearsay Objections
    8. Rule and Case Law Updates

  6. Introducing Physical Evidence at Trial

  7. Applying Ethics Rules to Evidence

    1. Ethics of ESI
    2. Handling Prejudicial Evidence
    3. Candor With the Court
    4. "Coaching" Witnesses

Who Should Attend

This basic level online seminar is designed for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

A. Craig Abrahamson
A. Craig
Abrahamson
A. Craig Abrahamson Attorney at Law
Hon. K. Nikki Kirkpatrick
Hon. K. Nikki
Kirkpatrick
Judicial District 7 Oklahoma County
David Keesling
David
Keesling
Solomon | Arieh
Speaker bio
A. Craig Abrahamson

A. Craig Abrahamson

A. Craig Abrahamson Attorney at Law
A. Craig Abrahamson

is an attorney in Tulsa, operating A. Craig Abrahamson Attorney at Law. He focuses his practice on general civil litigation, bankruptcy and family law; and handling divorce, child custody, visitation rights, child support, alimony, spousal support, post decree modification and enforcement of custody, visitation and support, premarital agreements, guardianship, probate and administration of estates. Mr. Abrahamson represents creditors and debtors in Chapter 7, Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy cases. He also represents clients in business litigation, commercial litigation, real estate litigation, real estate transactions, landlord-tenant, business law and commercial transactions. Mr. Abrahamson has been a frequent presenter for continuing legal education courses on family law, landlord tenant law, bankruptcy and litigation. He is a member of Oklahoma Bar Association (Family Law, Law Office Management and Technology, Bankruptcy sections) and Tulsa County Bar Association (Family Law and Bankruptcy sections). Mr. Abrahamson earned his B.A. degree from University of Minnesota and his J.D. degree from University of Tulsa.

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Hon. K. Nikki Kirkpatrick

Hon. K. Nikki Kirkpatrick

Judicial District 7 Oklahoma County
K. Nikki Kirkpatrick

is a District Judge for the Judicial District 7 Oklahoma County of Oklahoma. She presently serves on a criminal docket, but has presided over a broad spectrum of cases including civil, probate, adoptions, and guardianships. Judge Kirkpatrick has dedicated her entire career to public service and was a seasoned trial attorney before taking the bench. Previously serving as an assistant attorney general, she obtained judgments to return almost a million dollars collectively to Oklahoma consumers. Prior to working for the Attorney General of Oklahoma, Judge Kirkpatrick served as a prosecutor for the Oklahoma County District Attorney's Office, handling all types of crime from homicides to property, but particularly specializing in domestic violence. During that time, she became chief domestic violence prosecutor, where she mentored and trained young lawyers, advocates, and law enforcement on the most effective and ethical methods of seeking justice to enhance fairness, accountability, and safety. In 2017, Judge Kirkpatrick received the Governor's Commendation for Distinguished Service in Domestic Violence. She earned her J.D. degree from Oklahoma City University in 2009, and graduated magna cum laude from the University of Central Oklahoma with a B.A. degree in political science in 2005. In addition to fulfilling her duties on the bench, Judge Kirkpatrick is an active member of the Oklahoma Bar Association, Oklahoma County Bar Association and William J. Holloway Inn of Court. She presently serves on numerous committees and is a frequent speaker at various conferences and trainings to lawyers both in and out of state.

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David Keesling

David Keesling

Solomon | Arieh
David Keesling

is an attorney with Keesling Law Group. The primary focus of his practice is litigation and jury trials. Mr. Keesling is widely recognized for his successful track record in the areas of business law (U.S. and International), contract law (U.S. and International), criminal defense law (state/federal with a focus on white collar crime), data security and breach response (U.S. and International), employment law, family law (focused on high-asset estates and International custody disputes), and patent/trademark/copyright law. He practices in all state and federal courts in Oklahoma, and regularly handles legal matters throughout the United States and Internationally. Mr. Keesling represents a cross-section of clients including individuals, professionals, small and large businesses, entrepreneurs, employers/employees, shareholders, investors, non-profit organizations, and middle market and nationally recognized companies. He earned his B.S. degree from Missouri State University and his J.D. degree from the University of Tulsa College of Law.

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