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Overview
Apply the Rules and Strategies With Deft Precision
Join experienced faculty in this online seminar for a full, focused day of civil practice insights. Enhance your mastery of the rules of procedure and evidence; uncover creative tips for pleadings, motions, and discovery; and build up your civil trial skills. You will also come away with sample forms you can adapt for your own use. Whether you're a new attorney or have a few years under your belt, you won't want to miss this - register today!
- Discover what judges' biggest pet peeves are according to seasoned trial lawyers.
- Explore the changing boundaries of what must and should not be disclosed to the opposing party.
- Refine your deposition skills and get tips for dealing with obstructionist counsel during discovery.
- Learn how to craft more persuasive motions and briefs.
- Wield the rules to get your evidence admitted and keep theirs out of court.
- Hear courtroom tips and tactics from experienced trial attorneys.
Abbreviated Agenda
- The Unwritten Rules of Civil Court: Lessons You Don't Want to Learn the Hard Way
- Perfecting Those Critical First Steps
- The Art of Depositions and Discovery
- Motions and Briefs: Timing Strategy, Drafting, and Hearing Insights
- Applying the Rules of Evidence in Civil Cases
- Jury Selection and Civil Trial Guide
- Legal Ethics for Civil Litigators
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama CLE |
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6 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Georgia CLE |
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6 Total | 12-31-2025 |
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CLE
Agenda
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The Unwritten Rules of Civil Court: Lessons You Don't Want to Learn the Hard Way
- Judges' Biggest Pet Peeves
- Rules of Civil Procedure: Top Attorney Oversights
- Motion Practice: What to Do, What Not to Do
- Courtroom Conduct
- Calling, Emailing, Messaging Judge and Staff: Dos and Don'ts
- Bringing Improper Behavior to the Judge's Attention: When and How
- When Are Sanctions Warranted?
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Perfecting Those Critical First Steps
- Parties, Venue
- Initial Complaint and Responsive Pleadings
- Troubleshooting Process Issues
- Scheduling Conference
- Sample Forms
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The Art of Depositions and Discovery
- Disclosure Issues and Attorney-Client Privilege Developments
- Creative Tips for Interrogatories, Requests for Production, Requests for Admission
- Insights for Taking Depositions
- Effectively Defending Depositions and Using Objections
- Dealing With Obstructionist Discovery Tactics
- The Art of the Subpoena
- Sample Discovery Requests
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Motions and Briefs: Timing Strategy, Drafting, and Hearing Insights
- Applying the Relevant Rules of Procedure
- Motion and Brief Writing Tips: Organization, Persuasiveness, Citations, Common Mistakes
- Technology and Exhibit Pointers
- Motions to Dismiss (With Sample)
- Discovery Motions (With Samples)
- Summary Judgment Motions (With Sample)
- Motions in Limine (With Sample)
- Limiting or Excluding Expert Witness Testimony
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Applying the Rules of Evidence in Civil Cases
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Jury Selection and Civil Trial Guide
- Trial Preparation and Coordination With the Court
- Voir Dire Question Construction
- How Much Case Information Can You Introduce During Voir Dire?
- Challenges for Cause and Peremptory Challenges
- Opening Statements
- How to Preserve Evidentiary Error for Appellate Review
- Direct and Cross-Examination
- Closing Arguments and Jury Instructions
- After the Trial is Over
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Legal Ethics for Civil Litigators
- Duties to the Client
- Duties to the Court
- Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel
- Ethical Responsibilities to Third Parties
Who Should Attend
This intermediate level online seminar is designed for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.
Speakers
Speaker bio
Robert D. Wildstein
is a partner with the law firm of Bodker, Ramsey, Andrews, Winograd & Wildstein, P.C., where his areas of practice include commercial leasing, commercial litigation, creditors' rights and post-judgment collections. He has more than 25 years of experience. Mr. Wildstein is a frequent speaker at CLE seminars; and a member of the Atlanta, Decatur-Daklab and American bar associations; State Bar of Georgia; Georgia Trial Lawyers Association; The Association of Trial Lawyers of America; and Lawyers Club of Atlanta. He earned his B.A. degree, with honors, from Northwestern University; his J.D. degree, cum laude, from the University of Georgia; and his L.L.M. degree in litigation from Emory University.
Speaker bio
Jena G. Emory
is an attorney Morris, Manning, & Martin, LLP. Her practice primarily focuses on insurance coverage defense. Prior to joining Copeland Stair Valz & Lovell, LLP, Ms. Emory practiced at an Atlanta area civil litigation firm. While there, she defended clients in insurance coverage and general liability cases. Ms. Emory has tried cases solo in Superior Court and Magistrate Court. She is an active member of the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia. Ms. Emory is currently an officer as co-editor of The YLD Review. She is a graduate of the 2020 YLD Leadership Academy and has written numerous articles for The YLD Review. Ms. Emory received the 2021-2022 YLD Achievement Award for Service to the Public, 2020-2021 YLD Achievement Award for Service to the Public, and the 2019-2020 YLD Achievement Award for Service to the Profession. She is also on the Editorial Board for the Georgia Bar Journal. In addition, Ms. Emory is on the Selection Committee for the Justice Robert Benham Awards for the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of South Carolina, with a double major in economics and global supply chain and operations management with a minor in music. Ms. Emory earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law, where she was the submissions editor of the Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law, as well as an author of numerous publications. After graduating from law school, she was a fellow for Judge William ("Billy") Ray, II at the Georgia Court of Appeals.
Speaker bio
Louis R. Cohan
founded Cohan Law Group, L.L.C., and has been a trial lawyer for more than 30 years. He has been recognized for his trial experience by admission into the American Board of Trial Advocates. Mr. Cohan has litigated more than $900 million in claims for his clients and recently secured a Verdict in excess of $66 million in a fraud case. He has done work in breach of contract, fraud, injunctive relief, punitive damages, employment, trade secrets, real estate, construction and construction defects, and civil rights litigation. Mr. Cohan's practice is concentrated on business litigation and employment litigation, as well as civil litigation. He earned his B.S. degree from the University of Georgia and his J.D. degree from Emory School of Law. Mr. Cohan has served as chair of the Litigation Section, the largest section of the Atlanta Bar Association. He has also chaired the Small Firm section of the Atlanta Bar Association. Mr. Cohan has served on the Board of Directors for the Atlanta Bar Association and has chaired the Atlanta Bar Foundation, the charitable arm of the Atlanta Bar Association. He has received awards and recognition for his community and legal work. These awards include Super Lawyer, Legal Elite, Martindale-Hubbell's preeminent AV rating, American Board of Trial Advocates, America's Top 100 Attorneys, and the Celebrating Service Award. For many years, Mr. Cohan has chaired the Legal Run Around 5k road race, raising money for the children of injured and fallen Atlanta Police Department officers.
Speaker bio
Andrei Ionescu
is an attorney at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC. He assists clients in a broad range of matters, including complex business, real estate, partnership, and construction disputes. He successfully represented clients in litigation in state and federal courts. Mr. Ionescu's experience spans more than ten years in matters such as wrongful death claims, insurance and business disputes, negligent construction claims, and breach of contract claims. His background also includes personal injury, premises liability, and transportation matters. Mr. Ionescu has represented publicly traded companies, small businesses, and individuals throughout the entire litigation process. He earned his A.B. degree, summa cum laude, from University of Georgia; and his J.D. degree, cum laude, from University of Georgia School of Law.
Speaker bio
Alan F. Pryor
is a partner with Alston & Bird's litigation and trial practice group and a member of the firm's food & beverage, and class action teams. An experienced litigator and trial attorney, he represents clients in complex commercial litigation, false advertising and intellectual property, and consumer class action disputes, with a particular focus on the food, beverage, and alcohol space. Mr. Pryor has advised clients in a wide variety of disputes, including class action defense, false advertising, business torts, breach of contract, and fraud matters. He earned his B.A. and B.B.A. degrees from University of Georgia and his J.D. degree from University of Georgia School of Law.
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