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The Judges' View: Utah Civil Litigation Do's and Don'ts

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Utah CLE Approved 3 Total
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2 hours 53 minutes
Denise Porter
Teresa Welch
Rita Cornish
Michael Young
With Hon. Denise M. Porter from Fourth Judicial District of Utah + 3 others
Recorded June 20, 2025
Product ID 99857

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Overview

What Civil Court Judges Want Every Attorney to Know Featuring Distinguished Judges from the Second, Third and Fourth Judicial Districts of Utah.

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: Utah Civil Litigation Do's and Don'ts

Break: 10:30 - 10:45
Panelists: Hon. Rita M. Cornish, Hon. Denise M. Porter and Hon. Teresa L. Welch
Moderator: Michael W. Young

  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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Utah CLE Approved 3 Total
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  1. The Judges' View: Utah Civil Litigation Do's and Don'ts

    Break: 10:30 - 10:45
    Panelists: Hon. Rita M. Cornish, Hon. Denise M. Porter and Hon. Teresa L. Welch
    Moderator: Michael W. Young

    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

Hon. Denise M Porter
Hon. Denise M.
Porter
Fourth Judicial District of Utah
Hon. Teresa L Welch
Hon. Teresa L.
Welch
Third Judicial District of Utah
Hon. Rita M Cornish
Hon. Rita M.
Cornish
Second Judicial District of Utah
Michael W Young
Michael W.
Young
Parsons Behle & Latimer
Speaker bio
Hon. Denise M Porter

Hon. Denise M. Porter

Fourth Judicial District of Utah
Denise Porter

is a District Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial District of Utah.

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Hon. Teresa L Welch

Hon. Teresa L. Welch

Third Judicial District of Utah
Teresa Welch

is a District Court Judge in the Third Judicial District of Utah.

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Hon. Rita M Cornish

Hon. Rita M. Cornish

Second Judicial District of Utah
Rita Cornish

is a District Court Judge in the Second Judicial District of Utah.

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Michael W Young

Michael W. Young

Parsons Behle & Latimer
Michael Young

is a civil litigator and trial attorney. His practice is focused on helping clients solve difficult and sensitive legal issues. This often happens in the context of bet-the-company litigation or claims with a high degree of public interest. Mr. Young is most at home in the courtroom and has tried numerous cases before judges and juries across a number of practice areas and jurisdictions. In this respect, he is dedicated to remaining a "generalist" but is currently most engaged in private and public investor disputes, quit tam or "whistleblower" claims, and product liability litigation. As the centerpiece of his practice, Mr. Young represents survivors and victims of sexual assault and abuse in civil litigation against individuals, governmental entities, and private institutions. This practice is an extension of his work in the Special Department for War Crimes in the Prosecutor's Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina early in his career. During his time in Bosnia, Mr. Young worked as part of the legal team that over several months of trial successfully prosecuted Marko Radic and others for crimes against humanity and, in particular, the systemic rape and abuse of prisoners of war.

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