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Overview
Tailored Deposition Strategies and Questions for Expert Witnesses
Elevate your deposition skills! This specialized training will show you how to gain an edge over opposing experts in real estate and construction litigation. Get the knowledge and strategies you need to ask the right questions and strengthen your case - register today!
- Get checklists of things to look for when vetting your own experts and investigating theirs.
- Uncover tailored strategies for deposing surveyors in boundary disputes.
- Reveal key questions you should always ask civil engineers.
- Receive tailored advice for questioning different sub-specialties of engineering experts.
- Discover practical pointers for questioning architects, environmental consultants, and other construction experts.
This program was designed in conjunction with NBI's esteemed 2023-2024 Content Advisory Committee Member Kimberly Jackson.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Surveyor Deposition Insights
- Legal Ethics
- Engineer Deposition Strategies Part 1
- Engineer Deposition Strategies Part 2
- Construction Expert Deposition Tactics Part 1
- Construction Expert Deposition Tactics Part 2
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska CLE |
|
6 Total | 11-04-2026 |
| Arizona CLE |
|
6 Total | 11-04-2026 |
| California CLE |
|
6 Total | 11-04-2026 |
| Colorado CLE |
|
7 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Connecticut CLE |
|
6 Total | 11-04-2026 |
| Delaware CLE |
|
6 Total | 11-04-2026 |
| Florida CLE |
|
7 Total | 05-31-2026 |
| Georgia CLE |
|
6 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Hawaii CLE |
|
6 Total | 11-04-2026 |
| Idaho CLE |
|
6 Total | 11-04-2029 |
| Illinois CLE |
|
6 Total | 11-03-2026 |
| Maine CLE |
|
6 Total | 11-03-2026 |
| Minnesota CLE |
|
6 Total | 11-04-2026 |
| Missouri CLE |
|
6 Total | 11-04-2026 |
| Northern Mariana Islands CLE |
|
6 Total | 11-04-2026 |
| Montana CLE |
|
6 Total | 11-04-2027 |
| North Dakota CLE |
|
6 Total | 11-04-2027 |
| Nebraska CLE |
|
6 Total | 11-04-2026 |
| New Hampshire CLE |
|
6 Total | 11-04-2027 |
| New Mexico CLE |
|
6 Total | 11-04-2026 |
| Nevada CLE |
|
6 Total | 11-04-2027 |
| New York CLE |
|
7 Total | 11-04-2027 |
| Oklahoma CLE |
|
7 Total | 11-04-2026 |
| Oregon CLE |
|
6 Total | 11-04-2027 |
| Pennsylvania CLE |
|
6 Total | 11-04-2026 |
| South Carolina CLE |
|
6 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Tennessee CLE |
|
6 Total | 11-03-2026 |
| Utah CLE |
|
6 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Vermont CLE |
|
6 Total | 11-04-2026 |
| Washington CLE |
|
6 Total | 11-03-2029 |
| Wisconsin CLE |
|
7 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| West Virginia CLE |
|
7.2 Total | 11-04-2026 |
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Agenda
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Surveyor Deposition Insights
- Checklist of Things to Consider When Vetting Surveyors
- Boundary Disputes
- Easement and Right-of-Way Disputes
- Municipal Boundary Issues
- Construction and Development Disputes
- Topographical or Geospatial Elements of Surveying
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Legal Ethics
- Competence
- Respect and Civility
- Truthfulness and Fair Questions
- Confidentiality and Privilege
- Expert Witness Compensation
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Engineer Deposition Strategies Part 1
- Checklist of Things to Consider When Vetting Engineers
- Civil Engineers
- Structural Engineers
- Traffic Engineers
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Engineer Deposition Strategies Part 2
- Electrical Engineers
- Acoustic Engineers
- Party Wall Engineers
- Fire Suppression Engineers
- Right-of-Way Engineers
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Construction Expert Deposition Tactics Part 1
- Checklist of Things to Consider When Vetting Construction Experts
- Architects
- Approval Inspectors
- Environmental Consultants and Ecologists
- Geotechnical Engineers
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Construction Expert Deposition Tactics Part 2
- Construction Project Managers
- Structural/Waterproofing Experts
- Health and Safety Experts
- Interior Designers
- Lighting Designers
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for attorneys.
Speakers
Speaker bio
Robert B. Kuenzel
is the owner of the firm Kuenzel Law, PLLC in Chapmanville, West Virginia, where he represents clients in personal injury, wrongful death, and mining accidents cases, as well as clients in various criminal matters in both state and federal courts. He is a member of The West Virginia State Bar; and is admitted to practice before West Virginia state courts, the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Kuenzel earned his B.S. degree in education from West Virginia University; his A.A.S. degree in police science and his M.S. degree in criminal justice from Marshall University; and his J.D. degree from the West Virginia University College of Law. Prior to attending law school, he was a West Virginia state trooper for nearly ten years; serving as a uniformed officer for five years and a plain clothes investigator for five years. In these roles, Mr. Kuenzel investigated serious motor vehicle crashes, as well as various felony level crimes such as murder, robbery and property crimes.
Speaker bio
Neil M. Hilkert
, PAX Legal, LLC co-founder, finds himself wearing three hats on most days: seasoned attorney, licensed real estate agent, and spirited entrepreneur. He relishes all three as he strategizes and navigates clients' most challenging and intricate property-related issues, a passion that drives his achievement. From a broad portfolio of non-litigation condominium, community, commercial, and residential legal success stories, to an ardent knowledge and application of construction defect liability, credentialed mediation, extensive litigation experience, and as a business owner, Mr. Hilkert embodies all things business and particularly real estate. He shares that intelligence and fervor with clients to help them solve problems and achieve their goals. A veteran attorney licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and respected for both his legal and business acumen, Mr. Hilkert is an authority and distinguished instructor of continuing education at the National Business Institute and other esteemed organizations. At the end of the day, he cares most about two things: achieving a client's desired outcomes and getting there with integrity. When Mr. Hilkert's not piloting real estate legal solutions or innovating more efficient client services, he and his wife, enjoy fitness, working, and taking in nature in the great outdoors on 300 acres in central Pennsylvania.
Speaker bio
John W. Dennehy
is the managing partner with Dennehy Law, a boutique firm located in Nashua and Boston, with an emphasis on business litigation, corporate law, and design and construction law. His practice areas include business litigation, corporate law, civil litigation, design and construction law, employment law, and insurance law. Mr. Dennehy is a member of the New Hampshire Bar Association and the Massachusetts Bar Association, as well as the Charted Property & Casualty Underwriters Society. He earned his B.A. degree, with honors, from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington; and his J.D. degree from Suffolk University Law School.
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