Product Description

In the post-pandemic world, business practices of the past have yielded to new modes of delivering essential services. The Massachusetts Superior Court is no exception. These changes have led to many advantages as well as some pitfalls. What are the benefits of electronic filing as opposed to filing with paper? Will I appear before the court in person or virtually? What is the most effective way of communicating with the court? Join our panel as we provide you with understanding and insight as to what has changed (and what hasn’t) in the digital age and what you can do to successfully steer your case from start to finish.

Agenda & Materials

• 2:00 - 2:10 pm

  Welcome and Introduction

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  John E. Powers, III, Esq., Suffolk Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• 2:10 - 2:20 pm

  State of Technology in the Trial Court

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  Michael A. Sullivan, Esq., Middlesex Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Woburn
  
• 2:20 - 2:45 pm

  Moving Your Case Through the Court System: E-Filing

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  Nuts & Bolts of e-filing (what is it & what it is not) how do you use it, potential filing issues.

  Matthew Day, Esq., Middlesex Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Woburn
  
• 2:45 - 2:55 pm

  Moving Your Case Through the Court System: Initiating Your Case

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  Paper filings vs electronic filing (pros and cons)

  Mary K. Hickey, Esq.,
  
• 2:55 - 3:05 pm

  Remote vs In-Person Court Events

  Mary K. Hickey, Esq.,
  
• 3:05 - 3:15 pm

  Communication with the Court

  Mary K. Hickey, Esq.,
  
• 3:15 - 3:30 pm

  Practical Tips in Navigating the Courtroom and the Clerk’s Office

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  Carlotta M. Patten, Esq., Essex Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Salem
  
• 3:30 - 3:35 pm

  Moving Your Case Through the Court System: Electronic Notices

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  Which notices will be received via e-mail vs paper?

  John E. Powers, III, Esq., Suffolk Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• 3:35 - 3:40 pm

  Moving Your Case Through the Court System: Recording Vault

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  How to navigate the technology (how to register, access, etc.)

  Margaret M. Buckley, Esq., Suffolk Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  

Please Note

MCLE on demand programs are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal. There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only through a link included on the on demand program page.

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