| MASTERS IN TRIAL
A Demonstration from Opening Statement to Jury Deliberations
Presented by the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates and Advanced Legal Studies at Suffolk University Law School
Please Note: This course has already
been held.
Date: Friday, November 07, 2008
Location: Suffolk University Law School, 120 Tremont St., Boston, MA
Time: 07:45 AM - 05:15 PM
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Featuring some of the truly elite trial lawyers in the Country
Educating attorneys in the art of trial advocacy has been a primary goal of the Foundation of the American Board of Trial Advocates since its inception. The Masters in Trial shows how experienced trial lawyers conduct a trial–without war stories. All of the trial team counsel are well-known and highly-respected in their fields. The mock trial demonstration is presented before a presiding judge and a real jury, complete with witnesses, experts and courtroom visuals. The jury will render a verdict in the case, with real-time jury deliberations broadcast into the seminar room.
This trial involves a rear end auto accident in which the struck vehicle’s driver’s seat failed. This caused the driver to be ejected rearward, striking the rear seat seatback of the vehicle. She suffered a burst fracture of her thoracic spine due to the ejection, causing paraplegia. She is suing the driver of the other car as well as the manufacturer of the automobile. The skills you will see demonstrated are applicable to other civil cases. This is a program that will be of value to attorneys who are just beginning their trial practice, as well as the experienced attorney who will appreciate observing new ideas and methods.
Attend and Learn:
Direct/cross examinations of witnesses and experts before a real judge and jury, complete with courtroom visuals
Real-time jury deliberations, broadcast live into the seminar room
PLEASE CALL ABOTA DIRECTLY TO REGISTER AT 800-779-5879. ADVANCED LEGAL STUDIES WILL NOT BE TAKING REGISTRATION FOR THIS PROGRAM.
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Christopher A. Duggan, Esq., Trial Coordinator
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Smith & Duggan, LLP, Boston, MA |
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Edward T. Hinchey, Esq., Co-Chair
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Sloane and Walsh, Boston, MA |
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W. Gary Blackburn, Esq.
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Blackburn & McCune, PLLC, Nashville, TN |
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Leo V. Boyle, Esq.
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Meehan Boyle Black & Bogdanow, PC |
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Barbara Hayes Buell, Esq.
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Bloom & Buell, Boston, MA |
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Peter M. Durney
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Cornell & Gollub, Boston, MA |
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Thomas H. Fain, Esq.
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Fain Sheldon Anderson & VanDerhoef, PLLC, Seattle, WA |
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William E. Hahn, Esq.
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William E. Hahn, Attorney at Law, Tampa, FL |
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Richard Honaker, Esq.
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Honaker Law Offices, LC, Rock Springs, WY |
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Michael E. Mone, Esq.
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Esdaile, Barrett & Esdaile, Boston, MA |
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Elizabeth N. Mulvey, Esq.
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Crowe & Mulvey, LLP, Boston, MA
Plaintiff Team |
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Paul P. O'Connor, Esq.
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Milton, Laurence & Dixon, Worcester, MA |
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John V. Phelps, Esq.
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Womack, Landis, Phelps, McNeill & McDaniel, Jonesboro, AR |
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| S C H E D U L E / A G E N D A |
| 8:15 |
OVERVIEW OF TRIAL |
| Christopher A. Duggan, Trial Coordinator
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| 8:30 |
OPENING STATEMENT |
| Plaintiff, William E. Hahn, Tampa, FL
Defense, John V. Phelps, Jonesboro, AR
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| 9:15 |
EXAMINATION OF PLAINTIFF |
| Direct, Elizabeth N. Mulvey, Boston, MA
Cross, Barbara Hayes Buell, Boston, MA
Re-Direct, Elizabeth N. Mulvey, Boston, MA
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| 10:15 |
EXAMINATION OF PLAINTIFF'S AUTOMOTIVE EXPERT |
| Direct, Leo V. Boyle, Boston, MA
Cross, Peter M. Durney, Boston, MA
Re-Direct, Leo V. Boyle, Boston, MA
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| 11:00 |
PANEL DISCUSSION ON STRATEGY AND TECHNIQUE |
| Panel Includes Trial Team Members
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| 11:30 |
LUNCH (On your own) |
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| 12:45 |
EXAMINATION OF DEFENDANT'S SEAT DESIGNER |
| Direct, Paul P. O'Connor, Worceter, MA
Cross, Richard H. Honaker, Rock Springs, WY
Re-Direct, Paul P. O'Connor, Worceter, MA
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| 1:30 |
EXAMINATION OF DEFENSE AUTOMOTIVE EXPERT |
| Direct, Christopher A. Duggan, Boston, MA
Cross, Michael E. Mone, Boston, MA
Re-Direct, Christopher A. Duggan, Boston, MA
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| 2:30 |
SUMMATION |
| Defense, Thomas H. Fain, Seattle, WA
Plaintiff, W. Gary Blackburn, Nashville, TN
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| 3:30 |
JURY INSTRUCTIONS |
| Presiding Judge
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| 3:45 |
JURY DELIBERATION |
| Broadcast Live to Audience
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| 4:45 |
PANEL DISCUSSION ON STRATEGY AND TECHNIQUES |
| Panel Includes Trial Team Members
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| Date: |
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Friday, November 07, 2008 |
| Tuition: |
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Tuition is $380.00, $280.00 for three or more from the same office and Suffolk Alumni. Please call ABOTA directly to register at 800-779-5879. Advanced Legal Studies will NOT be taking registrations for this conference.
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| Refunds: |
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ABOTA Refund Policy-Prepaid tuition minus a $40.00 administrative fee will be refunded ONLY for requests received in the ABOTA Foundation Office by October 31, 2008. Please call 800-779-5879 for assistance.
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| Location: |
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Suffolk University Law School, 120 Tremont St., Boston, MA
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| Credit: |
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Massachusetts is a non-mandatory CLE state. Please indicate on the Program Registration Form any states in which you will need CLE credit. ABOTA will take care of all CLE needs; please contact them directly if you have any questions at 800-779-5879.
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If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act, please notify us as soon as possible.
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